Potts Hill
At a median age of 31, Potts Hill sits 9 years younger than the national figure, making it one of western Sydney's youngest resident bases. Half the population was born overseas, running 30 points above the national average, and the suburb packs 1,289 people per square kilometre into just 1.13 square kilometres. Household income lands in the 84th percentile nationally, yet the housing stock is overwhelmingly renter and mortgage-heavy, with only 10.7% owning outright. University qualifications reach 57.1%, which is 27 points above the national rate, pointing to an educated, mobile, multicultural community where economic ambition is running ahead of wealth accumulation.
Population
1,454
Median Age
31.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,223/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
3
Median House
$701K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price sits at $701,000, rising 9.7% from $670,000 in 2024 to $735,000 in 2025, an above-average one-year gain for the western Sydney corridor. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,600, and the mortgage-to-income ratio comes in at 27.0%, below the 30% stress threshold, which means purchases remain serviceable relative to local incomes. The stock skews toward apartments (43.3%) and separate houses (46.3%), with semi-detached at just 10.5%, so buyers can choose between density and a freestanding option at comparable price points. Larger homes dominate the mix: 39.8% have 4 or more bedrooms, reflecting the average household size of 3.2, which is 0.7 above the national figure. Only 10.7% own outright, far lower than the national norm, confirming that most owners here are still building equity.
For Buyers
The median house price sits at $701,000, rising 9.7% from $670,000 in 2024 to $735,000 in 2025, an above-average one-year gain for the western Sydney corridor. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,600, and the mortgage-to-income ratio comes in at 27.0%, below the 30% stress threshold, which means purchases remain serviceable relative to local incomes. The stock skews toward apartments (43.3%) and separate houses (46.3%), with semi-detached at just 10.5%, so buyers can choose between density and a freestanding option at comparable price points. Larger homes dominate the mix: 39.8% have 4 or more bedrooms, reflecting the average household size of 3.2, which is 0.7 above the national figure. Only 10.7% own outright, far lower than the national norm, confirming that most owners here are still building equity.
For Investors
With 40.4% of residents renting and weekly rent at $500, investors have a solid tenant pool, though the 7.1% vacancy rate warrants attention as it sits meaningfully above comfortable vacancy levels. Against a $701,000 median, $500 weekly rent implies a gross yield around 3.7%, reasonable for a Sydney suburb and higher than most inner-ring markets. Price growth of 9.7% over the past year signals that capital gains are running alongside yield. Development activity is modest at 3 applications in 12 months, so new supply is not a near-term threat to rents. The suburb's high 51.6% overseas-born share, combined with a young median age of 31, means ongoing demand from new arrivals and first-movers, the same demographic that drives rental markets in migrant-gateway suburbs across western Sydney.
Development Activity
Total DAs
12
Last 12 Months
3
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+200.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Potts Hill's resident base skews younger and more internationally oriented than almost any comparison point: median age of 31 runs 9 years below the national figure, and 51.6% of residents were born overseas, which is 30 percentage points above the national average. The top ancestries are Chinese (251 residents), Vietnamese (160) and Lebanese (142), with Arabic the leading non-English language at 113 speakers, followed by Korean (58) and Mandarin (40). Islam is the most common religion at 516 residents, ahead of Christianity at 421 and Buddhism at 107. University qualifications at 57.1% are 27 points above national, yet the employment participation rate is only 49.9%, suggesting a significant student and early-career cohort. Average household size of 3.2 is 0.7 above national, consistent with the high 52.2% share of couples with children.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
46.3%
Houses
10.5%
Townhouse
43.3%
Apartment
Tenure
The tenure split leans heavily toward mortgage holders (48.8%) and renters (40.4%), with outright owners at only 10.7%, well below the national norm. That low ownership-outright share reflects a younger population still in wealth accumulation mode rather than an affordability failure, since the mortgage-to-income ratio of 27.0% remains below the stress threshold. Separate houses and apartments are nearly equal at 46.3% and 43.3%, an unusual balance that gives buyers genuine choice of dwelling type. Larger floorplates dominate: 4-plus bedroom homes account for 39.8% of stock, and 3-bedroom homes a further 26.1%, driven by the 3.2 average household size. Prices grew 9.7% in one year, from $670,000 to $735,000, meaning the suburb is tracking above the state median growth rate. Rent at $500 a week sits at a rent-to-income ratio of 22.5%, which is below the housing stress threshold.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,600
Rent / wk
$500
HH Size
3.2
Personal Income / wk
$893
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.1%
Unoccupied
33
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.0%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
16.5%
Couples, no children
1,263
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads industry employment at 17.3% of the local workforce (82 workers), followed by Professional and Technical services at 12.8% (61) and Education at 10.1% (48), with Finance at 9.7% (46) and Construction at 6.9% (33). By occupation, Professionals are the largest group at 209 workers, with Managers at 86 and Clerical and Admin at 85. The full-time employment rate is 66.7% among those employed, which is solid, though the overall participation rate of 49.9% is lower than the national average, likely because the 31-year median age includes many students and recent graduates. Unemployment runs at 7.4%, above typical metro rates, pointing to friction in the transition from education to stable employment. Personal weekly income averages $893, and household weekly income of $2,223 places residents in the 84th income percentile nationally.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
66.7%
Part-time
25.9%
Participation
49.9%
Employed
511
Occupations
Top Industries
University
57.1%
Postgraduate
14.6%
Born Overseas
51.6%
Dwellings
430
Transport to Work
Transport is heavily car-dependent: 85.3% of residents drive to work, compared with the national average, while public transport use at 5.0% and walking or cycling at 1.9% are both low. No schools are recorded inside the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families with school-age children rely on institutions in neighbouring areas. Need-for-assistance is low at 4.1% of residents, and housing stress is contained, with rent-to-income at 22.5% and mortgage-to-income at 27.0%, both below the 30% stress benchmark. The volunteering rate of 9.8% is modest compared with higher-income suburbs nationally. The 3.2 average household size, 39.8% share of large 4-plus bedroom homes and 52.2% couples-with-children rate collectively describe a family-oriented suburb where practicality and proximity to Sydney's employment centres matter more than walkability scores.
Drive
85.3%
Public Transport
5.0%
Walk / Cycle
1.9%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Potts Hill compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Potts Hill a good suburb to live in?
Potts Hill suits young families and migrants seeking value in western Sydney. Household income sits in the 84th percentile nationally, housing stress is low with mortgage-to-income at 27.0% and rent-to-income at 22.5%, and the suburb is dense at 1,289 residents per square kilometre, placing everyday amenities within a compact area. The main trade-off is heavy car dependence, with 85.3% of residents driving to work.
What is the median house price in Potts Hill?
The median house price is $701,000, derived from the 2024-2025 PSI data. Prices rose 9.7% from $670,000 in 2024 to $735,000 in 2025. Weekly rent averages $500, and monthly mortgage repayments run approximately $2,600, with a mortgage-to-income ratio of 27.0%.
What schools are in Potts Hill?
No schools are recorded inside the Potts Hill suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. Despite this, residents are highly educated, with 57.1% holding university qualifications, which is 27 percentage points above the national figure.
Is Potts Hill safe?
Specific crime statistics are not available for Potts Hill in this dataset. As contextual indicators, housing stress is low, with rent-to-income at 22.5% and mortgage-to-income at 27.0%, and only 4.1% of residents need daily assistance, both suggesting a reasonably stable community environment relative to comparable western Sydney suburbs.
Is Potts Hill good for property investment?
At $500 weekly rent against a $701,000 median, the gross yield is approximately 3.7%, above most inner-Sydney markets. Prices grew 9.7% in one year from $670,000 to $735,000. The vacancy rate of 7.1% is elevated and warrants monitoring. The 40.4% renter share and young, migrant-majority population provide a solid tenant pipeline.
How is Potts Hill's population changing?
Potts Hill has a population of 1,454 with a median age of 31, which is 9 years below the national figure. The suburb shows 24.1% resident turnover over the census period, balanced by 75.9% who stayed. The 51.6% overseas-born share, 30 points above national, indicates sustained in-migration from international residents as a growth driver.
What languages are spoken in Potts Hill?
Around 51.6% of residents were born overseas, 30 percentage points above the national average. Arabic is the most spoken non-English language at 113 residents, followed by Korean (58), Mandarin (40), Urdu (36) and Cantonese (30), reflecting the suburb's Chinese, Vietnamese, Lebanese and Korean ancestry communities.
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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