NSW 2198 Census 2021 + Live DA Data

Georges Hall

Family-sized housing dominates Georges Hall, where 85.7% of dwellings are separate houses and 46.6% contain four or more bedrooms. The suburb has 9,739 residents, a median age of 36, and an average household size of 3.2 people, which is 0.7 above the national average. Overseas-born residents account for 32.9%, or 11.3 percentage points above the national share. Compared with the more urban core of Bankstown and nearby Bass Hill, Georges Hall presents as a stable, detached-home market with a strong family orientation and established cultural links.

Georges Hall urban fabric map

Population

9,739

Median Age

36.0

Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)

$1,785/wk

DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year

100

3.29 km²· 2,957.2 people/km²· Family income $1,927/wk

Georges Hall suits buyers seeking family-sized detached housing rather than apartment stock. Separate houses account for 85.7% of dwellings, while 46.6% have four or more bedrooms and 45.5% have three bedrooms, giving families more space than a unit-led market. A $2,500 monthly mortgage represents 32.3% of household income, close to one third, while the weekly rent of $520 provides a useful holding-cost comparison. Compared with smaller-household markets, the 3.2-person average points to demand for practical layouts, outdoor space and multiple bedrooms.

For Buyers

Georges Hall suits buyers seeking family-sized detached housing rather than apartment stock. Separate houses account for 85.7% of dwellings, while 46.6% have four or more bedrooms and 45.5% have three bedrooms, giving families more space than a unit-led market. A $2,500 monthly mortgage represents 32.3% of household income, close to one third, while the weekly rent of $520 provides a useful holding-cost comparison. Compared with smaller-household markets, the 3.2-person average points to demand for practical layouts, outdoor space and multiple bedrooms.

For Investors

The investment case rests on established housing demand rather than a high-rental-share model. Renting households account for 19.1%, with weekly rent at $520 and vacancy at 3.7%, while the 85.7% separate-house share supports family-oriented tenant demand. Development activity is substantial, with 102 applications recorded over 12 months, including dual occupancies and dwelling changes that may gradually add supply. Compared with rental-dominated suburbs, the lower renter share can mean a smaller tenant pool, but overseas migration and an annual growth trend of 0.95% provide supporting demand.

Development Activity

Total DAs

527

Last 12 Months

100

YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements

+8.7%

Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year

N/A

Monthly DA Lodgements

DA Categories

Granny Flat / Secondary Dwelling
36
Demolition
30
Swimming Pool / Spa
25
Subdivision
23
Renovation / Extension
22
Multi-Dwelling / Townhouse
21
New Dwelling
15
Other
10

Schools in Georges Hall

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Georges Hall Public School

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Demographics

Georges Hall is younger than the national profile, with a median age of 36, or 4 years below the national figure. University attainment is 28.5%, 1.6 percentage points below the national level, while 32.9% of residents were born overseas, 11.3 points above the national share. Lebanese ancestry is reported by 2,135 residents and Vietnamese ancestry by 650, with Arabic spoken by 1,155 people. Christianity counts 4,837 residents and Islam 2,408. Compared with more apartment-oriented parts of Bankstown, the 3.2-person average household size and family concentration help explain Georges Hall's detached-home character.

Age Distribution

0-14
23.3%
15-24
12.9%
25-44
24.0%
45-64
21.1%
65+
18.7%

Bedrooms

Studio/1br
0.8%
2 bed
7.1%
3 bed
45.5%
4+ bed
46.6%

Dwelling Structure

85.7%

Houses

10.8%

Townhouse

3.0%

Apartment

Tenure

Own 40.0% Mortgage 38.9% Rent 19.1% Other 2.0%

Georges Hall has a strongly owner-occupied housing base: 40.0% of homes are owned outright, 38.9% are being purchased with a mortgage and 19.1% are rented. The dwelling mix is led by separate houses at 85.7%, followed by semi-detached homes at 10.8% and apartments at 3.0%. Bedrooms are similarly family weighted, with 45.5% of dwellings containing three bedrooms and 46.6% containing four or more. Mortgage costs absorb 32.3% of household income, higher than the 29.1% rent-to-income figure, so financed buyers face the greater affordability pressure. Compared with apartment-led suburbs, the stock is less flexible but better suited to larger households.

Mortgage / mo

$2,500

Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $520.

$850

Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $900 · units $700

HH Size

3.2

Personal Income / wk

$650

Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)

3.7%

Unoccupied

105

Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress

29.1%

Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress

32.3% stressed

Community Profile

Languages Spoken at Home

Arabic
1,155
Greek
179
Macedon
86
Italian
77
Mandarin
48
Canton
43

Ancestry

Lebanese
2,135
Other
1,965
English
1,202
Ancestry NS
1,059
Vietnamese
650
Italian
615

Household Composition

53.1%

Couples with children

26.2%

Couples, no children

18.9%

Single parent

2,398

Total families

Economy & Employment

Healthcare is the largest industry at 315 workers, or 15.7%, followed by education at 291, construction at 229, professional and technical services at 154, and manufacturing at 145. The main occupations are professionals at 693, clerical and administrative workers at 596, trades at 471 and managers at 444. Unemployment is 4.6%, participation is 46.5% and full-time employment is 49.7%. Household income sits above the midpoint at the 63.2 percentile, yet SEIFA results are uneven: IEO is decile 4, IER decile 3, IRSAD decile 3 and IRSD decile 1. Compared with the income position, the low IRSD result signals that economic advantage is not evenly shared.

Unemployment

4.6%

Labour Force

3,469

Unemployed

158

Source: ABS Census 2021

Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)

Overall advantage
3
Disadvantage
1
Economic resources
3
Education & occupation
4

Full-time

49.7%

Part-time

30.7%

Participation

46.5%

Employed

3,311

Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021

Occupations

Professionals 693
Clerical/Admin 596
Trades 471
Managers 444
Community/Personal 295
Sales 281
Labourers 228
Machinery/Drivers 219

Top Industries

Healthcare 15.7%
Education 14.5%
Construction 11.4%
Professional/Tech 7.7%
Manufacturing 7.2%

University

28.5%

Postgraduate

6.3%

Born Overseas

32.9%

Dwellings

2,698

Transport to Work

Daily travel is car oriented: 54.1% of residents drive to work, compared with 1.2% using public transport and 1.2% walking or cycling, while 40.3% work from home. Georges Hall has 1 local government primary school, Georges Hall Public School; families should check enrolment zones and nearby secondary options against the exact address. The suburb covers 3.29 square kilometres, with a density of 2,957.2 people per square kilometre, so local traffic and parking can matter despite the low apartment share. Its IRSAD decile is 3, below the middle decile, which indicates lower relative advantage than more affluent areas. No suburb-wide crime rate is stated, so recent NSW Police incidents and the specific street should guide safety checks.

Drive

54.1%

Public Transport

1.2%

Walk / Cycle

1.2%

Work from Home

40.3%

Population Forecast

+0.95%/yr

(+234 people/yr)

Established

Georges Hall has an established growth profile, with the annual trend at 0.95%, above flat growth, and overseas migration identified as the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 18.8% over 10 years, while the shift trajectory is Mixed. Affordability has worsened from 49.4 in 2011 to 74.2 in 2021, alongside 100.0% rent growth, so demand is rising while housing costs become harder to manage. The gentrification measures also diverge: the current stage is Not gentrifying with a score of 16, while the shift measure records an Active stage and score of 50. This combination points to gradual change rather than a single, uniform transition.

Historical + Forecast

Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025

Age Cohort Forecast

Primary Driver

Overseas Migration

Net Overseas / yr

+205

Net Internal / yr

-118

16

Gentrification Signal

Not gentrifying

Population +17% since 2011, Net internal outflow -118/yr, Strong overseas inflow +205/yr

National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs

How Georges Hall compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs

Population
Top 5%
Household Income
Top 37%
Rent Level
Top 4%
Apartments
Top 15%
Renters
Top 40%
Uni Educated
Top 38%
Public Transport
Bottom 25%
Born Overseas
Top 11%
Density
Top 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Georges Hall a good suburb to live in?

Georges Hall suits households wanting space, with 85.7% separate houses, 46.6% of homes containing four or more bedrooms and an average household size of 3.2 people. Compared with apartment-heavy areas, it is more family focused, although 54.1% of workers drive and only 1.2% use public transport.

What is the median house price in Georges Hall?

A current median house price should be checked against recent comparable sales rather than guessed. Georges Hall is 85.7% separate houses, with 46.6% containing four or more bedrooms and 40.0% owned outright, so the local mix can differ from apartment-led suburbs and influence the reported median.

What schools are in Georges Hall?

Georges Hall Public School is a government primary school in the suburb. Check the exact enrolment zone and nearby secondary options before buying, because school access can vary by street. The suburb has 9,739 residents and 3.0% apartments, indicating a predominantly family-housing setting compared with unit-heavy areas.

Is Georges Hall safe?

Safety should be assessed using recent NSW Police incident data, lighting and the exact street rather than a blanket label. Georges Hall has 9,739 residents across 3.29 square kilometres, so conditions can vary locally. Compare recent incidents around the address and inspect the area during both daytime and evening.

Is Georges Hall good for property investment?

Georges Hall has 19.1% renting households, weekly rent of $520 and a 3.7% vacancy rate. There were 102 development applications over 12 months, while overseas migration supports demand. Compared with rental-dominated suburbs, the lower renter share may limit tenant depth, so investors should assess yield, holding costs and competing new supply.

How is Georges Hall's population changing?

Population change across the wider area is 18.8% over 10 years, with an annual trend of 0.95%, above flat growth. Overseas migration is the primary driver and the shift trajectory is Mixed. Affordability has worsened from 49.4 to 74.2, so the suburb is growing while housing costs place greater pressure on households.

What languages are spoken in Georges Hall?

Arabic is the leading listed non-English language, spoken by 1,155 residents, followed by Greek at 179, Macedonian at 86, Italian at 77 and Mandarin at 48. Overseas-born residents represent 32.9%, which is 11.3 percentage points higher than the national share, making language services relevant for local households.

How to read these comparisons

Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.

Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.

Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.

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