Georges Hall
Lebanese ancestry (2,135) is the largest heritage group in Georges Hall, ahead of English (1,202), giving the suburb one of Sydney's most distinctive demographic signatures. Arabic is spoken at home by 1,155 residents, more than six times the next language (Greek at 179). Rents doubled over the decade (100.0% growth), the most extreme rental inflation in this batch, while the affordability ratio worsened from 49.4% to 74.2%. Despite this, ownership remains high at 80.4% (40.8% outright, 39.6% mortgage), and the median house price rose 7.7% from $1,300,000 to $1,400,000 in the latest year. The gentrification score of 50 (active) reflects this rapid re-pricing.
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
101
Median House
$1.4M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The $1,350,000 median sits in the upper band for western Sydney, with monthly mortgage repayments of $2,500 producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 32.3%, above the 30% stress threshold. Detached houses at 85.7% dominate, and 46.6% have four or more bedrooms, with three-bedroom homes at 45.5%. The high outright ownership rate (40.8%) means many established families face no mortgage burden, but new buyers entering at current prices face genuine stress. Turnover at 15.1% is low, reflecting a settled community where 84.9% did not move in the past year. All four schools exceed the ICSEA benchmark, led by Georges River Grammar at 1,095.
For Buyers
The $1,350,000 median sits in the upper band for western Sydney, with monthly mortgage repayments of $2,500 producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 32.3%, above the 30% stress threshold. Detached houses at 85.7% dominate, and 46.6% have four or more bedrooms, with three-bedroom homes at 45.5%. The high outright ownership rate (40.8%) means many established families face no mortgage burden, but new buyers entering at current prices face genuine stress. Turnover at 15.1% is low, reflecting a settled community where 84.9% did not move in the past year. All four schools exceed the ICSEA benchmark, led by Georges River Grammar at 1,095.
For Investors
Renters at 19.5% form a smaller pool than many comparable suburbs, and median weekly rent of $520 against a $1,350,000 median produces a gross yield around 2.0%. The vacancy rate of 3.7% is tight. 98 DAs in 12 months, including dual occupancy demolitions and subdivisions, signal active densification. Overseas migration of 205/year is the primary demand driver, while internal outflow of 118/year means established residents are gradually departing. The 100.0% rent growth over the decade and 18.8% population growth confirm structural demand, but the 2.0% yield makes cash-flow-positive outcomes difficult.
Development Activity
Total DAs
503
Last 12 Months
101
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+13.5%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Georges Hall iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Georges River Grammar
K-12 · 933 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
K-6 · 377 students
HopePoint Christian School
K-6 · 219 students
Georges Hall Public School
K-6 · 685 students
Demographics
Lebanese ancestry leads at 2,135, with Vietnamese (650), English (1,202), and a large 'Ancestry not stated' group (1,059). Arabic (1,155 speakers) overwhelmingly dominates non-English languages, followed by Greek (179), Macedonian (86), Italian (77), and Mandarin (48). At 32.9% born overseas (11.3 points above national) and Islam (2,408 adherents) second to Christianity (4,837), the suburb has a strong Middle Eastern cultural identity. The median age of 36 is 4 years below national, and the average household size of 3.2 is 0.7 above the national 2.5, reflecting multi-generational family structures. Participation at 37.8% is very low, with 3,289 not in the labour force.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
85.7%
Houses
10.8%
Townhouse
3.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Ownership is strong at 80.4% combined (40.8% outright, 39.6% mortgage), well above the national average, leaving just 19.5% renting. Detached houses at 85.7% dominate, with semi-detached at 10.8% and apartments at 3.0%. Three-bedroom (45.5%) and four-plus (46.6%) homes each account for roughly half of stock. Prices rose from $1,300,000 to $1,400,000 in the latest year, a 7.7% gain. The affordability trend is worsening: the ratio climbed from 49.4% in 2011 to 74.2% in 2021, a dramatic deterioration. Mortgage-to-income at 32.3% exceeds the stress benchmark, while rent-to-income at 29.1% approaches the stress line.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,500
Rent / wk
$520
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
Ancestry
Household Composition
15.6%
Couples, no children
8,167
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads at 15.7% (315 workers), followed by Education at 14.5% (291), Construction at 11.4% (229), Professional/Technical at 7.7% (154), and Manufacturing at 7.2% (145). Professionals (693) and Clerical/Admin (596) top occupations, with Managers (444) third. The 5.6% unemployment rate is slightly above the national average. Participation at 37.8% is among the lowest in this dataset, with 3,289 not in the labour force, partly reflecting cultural factors and the 7.2% need-for-assistance rate (633 people). The SEIFA IRSD decile 1 confirms significant disadvantage despite the high ownership rates.
Unemployment
10.8%
Labour Force
10,781
Unemployed
1,162
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.8%
Part-time
32.6%
Participation
37.8%
Employed
2,663
Occupations
Top Industries
University
28.5%
Postgraduate
6.3%
Born Overseas
32.9%
Dwellings
2,698
Transport to Work
Four schools all exceed the national ICSEA benchmark: Georges River Grammar (Independent Combined, 1,095, 933 students), St Mary's Catholic Primary (1,050, 377 students), HopePoint Christian School (Independent Primary, 1,039, 219 students), and Georges Hall Public School (Government, 1,017, 685 students). This breadth of above-benchmark options across government, Catholic, and independent sectors is a notable amenity. Car dependence at 90.6% is high, with public transport at 2.0%. The IRSAD decile 3 indicates below-average advantage despite the strong ownership rates, a gap explained by the low participation and income levels.
Drive
90.6%
Public Transport
2.0%
Walk / Cycle
1.9%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.95%/yr
(+234 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation grows at 0.95% per year (234 persons), with the 2025 estimate at 24,701. The 10-year change of 18.8% is well above the national average. Overseas migration of 205/year is the primary growth engine, while internal outflow of 118/year indicates some established residents leaving. The gentrification score of 50 (active) from the shift analysis reflects the rapid re-pricing and demographic turnover. Medium projections forecast 26,226 by 2031. The senior share grew by just 0.2 points, suggesting the suburb is not aging like comparable western Sydney suburbs.
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Georges Hall a good suburb to live in?
Georges Hall suits families in the Lebanese-Australian and broader Middle Eastern community, with 80.4% ownership, 4 above-benchmark schools (ICSEA 1,017 to 1,095), and large detached homes (85.7%). The $1,350,000 median creates mortgage stress at 32.3% of income, and IRSAD decile 3 indicates below-average socioeconomic advantage.
What is the median house price in Georges Hall?
The median is $1,350,000 (PSI-derived), rising 7.7% from $1,300,000 in 2024 to $1,400,000 in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,500, and median weekly rent is $520. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 32.3% exceeds the 30% stress threshold, at household incomes in the 63.2nd percentile.
What schools are in Georges Hall?
Four schools, all above the national ICSEA benchmark: Georges River Grammar (Independent, 1,095, 933 students), St Mary's Catholic Primary (1,050, 377 students), HopePoint Christian School (Independent, 1,039, 219 students), and Georges Hall Public School (Government, 1,017, 685 students).
Is Georges Hall safe?
Crime-specific data is not available in the current dataset. The IRSD decile 1 indicates high relative disadvantage, and the IRSAD decile 3 confirms below-average socioeconomic standing. The 5.6% unemployment rate is slightly above the national average. The 80.4% ownership rate and low turnover (15.1%) are typically stabilising factors.
Is Georges Hall good for property investment?
Gross yield is approximately 2.0% ($520/week on $1,350,000), making cash-flow-positive outcomes difficult. The 3.7% vacancy rate is tight. Capital growth was 7.7% over the latest year, and rents doubled over the decade (100.0% growth). 98 DAs in 12 months (including dual occupancies) signal densification. Overseas migration of 205/year supports demand.
How is Georges Hall's population changing?
Population grows at 0.95% per year (234 persons), reaching an estimated 24,701 in 2025. The 10-year change of 18.8% is well above the national average. Overseas migration adds 205/year, while internal outflow runs at 118/year. The median age of 36 is 4 years below national, and the senior share barely changed (up 0.2 points), indicating a younger-than-typical growth pattern.
What languages are spoken in Georges Hall?
Arabic dominates at 1,155 speakers, reflecting the suburb's Lebanese-Australian core (2,135 Lebanese ancestry). Greek (179), Macedonian (86), Italian (77), and Mandarin (48) follow at much lower counts. With 32.9% born overseas and Islam (2,408 adherents) as the second-largest religion, the Middle Eastern cultural identity is the suburb's defining characteristic.
How much development is happening in Georges Hall?
98 development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, including dual occupancy demolitions, subdivisions, and new structures. This active pipeline reflects the suburb's densification, as established lots are subdivided to accommodate population growth of 0.95% per year and 18.8% over the decade.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), 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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