Hassall Grove
At a median age of 32, Hassall Grove sits 8 years below the national figure, making it one of Western Sydney's youngest-skewing suburbs by that measure. With 95.5% of dwellings as separate houses and 50.2% of households carrying a mortgage, the suburb is firmly mortgage-belt territory. Household income lands in the 75.5th percentile nationally, above average despite a SEIFA education and occupation decile of 4, suggesting residents earn well relative to their formal qualification profile. Overseas-born residents account for 39.6% of the population, 18 points above the national average, and the suburb covers just 1.22 km2 with a density of 3,607 people per km2.
Population
4,401
Median Age
32.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,018/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
28
Median House
$955K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price reached $955,000 based on 2024-2025 data, with prices moving from $920,500 in 2024 to $1,000,000 in 2025, an 8.6% gain. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,000, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.9%, below the 30% stress threshold, which means the suburb remains accessible relative to many Sydney markets at this price point. Stock is overwhelmingly detached houses at 95.5%, so buyers face limited apartment or semi alternatives. The bedroom mix skews toward families: 54.7% of dwellings have 3 bedrooms and 40.0% have 4 or more, making it better suited to households needing space than to downsizers or singles. Only 20.2% of owners hold their property outright, well below average for the region, consistent with a relatively young buyer cohort.
For Buyers
The median house price reached $955,000 based on 2024-2025 data, with prices moving from $920,500 in 2024 to $1,000,000 in 2025, an 8.6% gain. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,000, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.9%, below the 30% stress threshold, which means the suburb remains accessible relative to many Sydney markets at this price point. Stock is overwhelmingly detached houses at 95.5%, so buyers face limited apartment or semi alternatives. The bedroom mix skews toward families: 54.7% of dwellings have 3 bedrooms and 40.0% have 4 or more, making it better suited to households needing space than to downsizers or singles. Only 20.2% of owners hold their property outright, well below average for the region, consistent with a relatively young buyer cohort.
For Investors
Renting households make up 29.6% of the suburb, generating weekly rent of $410 against a $955,000 median, implying a gross yield near 2.2%. The vacancy rate is 2.8%, within normal market bounds, so demand is steady rather than pressured. Development activity reached 28 applications in the past 12 months, including secondary dwelling and pool approvals, signalling owner-occupier reinvestment rather than speculative new supply. Migration dynamics are mixed: overseas arrivals add a net 188 residents annually while internal migration removes 333, reflecting a pattern seen in many outer Western Sydney suburbs where local movers leave for cheaper or larger markets. Rent grew 20.0% over the measured period, above income growth of 6.3%, which compresses affordability for tenants but supports landlord returns.
Development Activity
Total DAs
117
Last 12 Months
28
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+100.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Hassall Grove iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
St Clare's Catholic High School
7-12 · 618 students
Hassall Grove Public School
K-6 · 623 students
Demographics
The median age of 32 is 8 years below the national figure, driven by a high proportion of families with children. Average household size is 3.3, which is 0.8 above national, consistent with the strong couples-with-children composition: 1,764 out of 3,934 total families. Overseas-born residents at 39.6% run 18 points above the national rate. The top ancestry groups are English (854 residents) and Filipino (560), and the most spoken non-English languages are Arabic (166 speakers), Hindi (80), Urdu (59) and Punjabi (46), reflecting a South and Southeast Asian and Middle Eastern migrant mix. University qualifications reach 32.2%, just 2.1 points above national, which is notably moderate given the above-average incomes, suggesting strong vocational and trades pathways alongside university graduates.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
95.5%
Houses
3.2%
Townhouse
1.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure leans heavily toward mortgaged owners: 50.2% carry a mortgage, 20.2% own outright and 29.6% rent. The low outright-ownership share at 20.2% reflects the suburb's younger buyer profile, where most residents are mid-mortgage rather than debt-free. Separate houses dominate at 95.5%, leaving apartments at just 1.3% and semi-detached at 3.2%, so the stock is almost uniformly detached. The bedroom breakdown shows 54.7% with 3 bedrooms and 40.0% with 4 or more, meaning only 5.3% of dwellings have 2 or fewer bedrooms. Price history shows $920,500 in 2024 rising to $1,000,000 in 2025, an 8.6% annual move. Mortgage-to-income at 22.9% and rent-to-income at 20.3% both sit below stress thresholds, indicating current households are managing repayments comfortably relative to their incomes.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,000
Rent / wk
$410
HH Size
3.3
Personal Income / wk
$787
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
2.8%
Unoccupied
37
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.9%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
13.5%
Couples, no children
3,934
Total families
Economy & Employment
The local workforce is led by Healthcare at 18.9% (222 workers), followed by Retail at 9.7% (114), Construction at 9.4% (111), Education at 9.0% (106) and Manufacturing at 8.8% (104). This mix reflects the broader Western Sydney economy, where public services and trades dominate over professional knowledge sectors. By occupation, Clerical and Admin workers (319) and Machinery and Drivers (301) lead, ahead of Professionals (277) and Labourers (230). The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average, and the participation rate of 54.8% is below average, partly because 1,069 residents are outside the labour force. Full-time employment represents 63.1% of those in work. The SEIFA IRSD decile of 4 and IRSAD decile of 5 place the suburb in the lower-middle range nationally for relative disadvantage and advantage combined.
Unemployment
4.7%
Labour Force
12,817
Unemployed
599
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
63.1%
Part-time
30.0%
Participation
54.8%
Employed
1,728
Occupations
Top Industries
University
32.2%
Postgraduate
7.4%
Born Overseas
39.6%
Dwellings
1,264
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high: 87.6% of residents drive to work, compared to the national average where public transport and active modes take a larger combined share. Only 3.8% use public transport and 0.9% walk or cycle. The suburb earns IRSAD decile 5, placing it in the mid-range nationally for advantage-disadvantage, and IRSD decile 4, indicating moderate relative disadvantage relative to the national distribution. Housing stress is low by both measures: rent-to-income at 20.3% and mortgage-to-income at 22.9% both fall well under the 30% stress threshold. Need for assistance stands at 4.6% (192 residents), and volunteering at 7.6% is below the national average. No schools are recorded within the 1.22 km2 boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in surrounding suburbs across postcode 2761.
Drive
87.6%
Public Transport
3.8%
Walk / Cycle
0.9%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.48%/yr
(+104 people/yr)
EstablishedHassall Grove grew 9.3% over the decade to 2021 and is tracking at 0.48% annually, adding roughly 104 people per year. Medium-scenario forecasts put the broader SA2 population at 22,527 by 2031, up from 21,657 in 2025. The demographic trajectory is labeled Aging, with the senior share rising 4.6 points and the young adult share falling 3.9 points over 10 years, a structural shift driven largely by the suburb maturing rather than by new young arrivals. Internal migration is a net outflow of 333 annually, offset in part by 188 net overseas arrivals, so the suburb retains population mainly through natural increase. The gentrification score of 23 registers as early signs, reflecting the real income growth of 6.3% and affordability improvement from 56.5% in 2011 to 51.9% in 2021, though the net internal outflow constrains momentum.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+188
Net Internal / yr
-333
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Net internal outflow -333/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Hassall Grove compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hassall Grove a good suburb to live in?
Hassall Grove suits families well, with 95.5% detached houses, an average household size of 3.3 and a median age of 32, which is 8 years below the national figure. Household income sits in the 75.5th percentile nationally. Housing stress is low, with mortgage-to-income at 22.9% and rent-to-income at 20.3%, both below the 30% threshold. The trade-offs are high car dependence at 87.6% and moderate SEIFA scores, with IRSD at decile 4.
What is the median house price in Hassall Grove?
The median house price is approximately $955,000 based on 2024-2025 data. Prices rose from $920,500 in 2024 to $1,000,000 in 2025, an 8.6% annual increase. Weekly rent averages $410 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $2,000, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.9%.
What schools are in Hassall Grove?
No schools are recorded inside the 1.22 km2 Hassall Grove boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in surrounding suburbs across postcode 2761. The suburb has a university qualification rate of 32.2%, which is 2.1 points above the national figure, suggesting many residents have accessed higher education outside the local area.
Is Hassall Grove safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Hassall Grove in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores IRSD decile 4, placing it in the lower-middle range nationally for relative disadvantage. Housing stress is low with mortgage-to-income at 22.9% and rent-to-income at 20.3%, and only 4.6% of residents (192 people) need daily assistance.
Is Hassall Grove good for property investment?
Rent of $410 a week against a $955,000 median gives a gross yield near 2.2%. The 2.8% vacancy rate is within normal bounds and rent grew 20.0% over the measured period, outpacing real income growth of 6.3%. Net internal outflow of 333 annually is offset by 188 net overseas arrivals, keeping demand steady. The 8.6% price growth from 2024 to 2025 shows recent capital movement.
How is Hassall Grove's population changing?
The suburb grew 9.3% over the decade to 2021 and is adding roughly 104 people per year at 0.48% annual growth. The broader SA2 population is forecast to reach 22,527 by 2031 under the medium scenario. The demographic trend is Aging, with the senior share up 4.6 points and the young adult share down 3.9 points over 10 years.
What languages are spoken in Hassall Grove?
About 39.6% of residents were born overseas, 18 points above the national average. The top non-English languages are Arabic (166 speakers), Hindi (80), Urdu (59), Punjabi (46) and Bengali (29), reflecting a significant South Asian and Middle Eastern community alongside the English-ancestry majority.
How much development activity is there in Hassall Grove?
There were 28 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, including secondary dwellings, new dwelling houses and swimming pools. This is moderate activity for a 1.22 km2 suburb and indicates ongoing owner-occupier reinvestment rather than large-scale redevelopment, consistent with the 95.5% separate house stock and 0.48% annual population growth rate.
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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