The population and housing forecast for the North Sydney region

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Published: July 2024
Version: 5.1.0

Read forecast analysis and insights for the North Sydney region from Australia's largest independent population forecasting team.

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Read the insights and analysis behind our population and dwellings forecasts for the North Sydney region.

About the North Sydney region

The Northern Sydney region compromises of 3 SA4s that being: Sydney – Northern Beaches, Sydney – Ryde, and Sydney – North Sydney & Hornsby. This region is forecast to provide around 9% of New South Wales’ population growth between 2021 and 2046.

The Northern Beaches SA4 contains urban centres such as Mona Vale, Dee Why and Manly. Areas such as Brookvale are employment hubs within the SA4.

Furthermore, this SA4 contains a health precinct within Frenchs Forest, with the upcoming addition of a residential precinct to support the established hospital.

Key findings

Northern Beaches

Over the forecast period, the Northern Beaches SA4 will grow from 264,481 people in 2021 to 303,195 people in 2046. This is a 14% increase over the forecast period. The foundation of this growth stems from major precinct plans such as the Frenchs Forest Hospital Precinct and housing densification within key centres such as Mona Vale, Manly Vale, Dee Why and Brookvale.

Frenchs Forest – Oxford Falls SA2 encompasses most of the growth within this SA4. This is seen in the increase of people in the forecast period, starting at 17,198 in 2021 and finishing with 34,806 people in 2046. This is an 102% increase within the forecast period mainly stemming from the Frenchs Forest Precinct Plan to establish a high-density residential precinct near the hospital. The Precinct Plan is expected to commence development within the forecast period which greatly attributes to the massive growth in population for this SA2.

Mona Vale, Manly Vale & Dee Why SA2s are also subject to the Northern Beaches Council Housing Strategy. These urban centres are designated for medium density housing to increase overall SA4 capacity through intensification and diversification of housing stock.

Lastly, Freshwater – Brookvale SA2 is subject to Brookvale Structure Plan which commences during the forecast period.

What share of Australia's growth will occur in New South Wales?

Read our forecast results and analysis for New South Wales on the resources page. Watch the webinar recap or see a summary slide pack to learn what's driving growth in Australia, and each region of the state.

Forecast results

The following forecast information presents the combined numbers for the Northern Beaches SA4.

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  2021 2026 2031 2036 2041 2046
Forecast Population 264,481 274,685 282,584 290,181 297,086 303,195
Change (five year) - 10,204 7,899 7,597 6,906 6,108
Average Annual Change (%) - 0.76% 0.57% 0.53% 0.47% 0.41%
Forecast Dwellings 105,017 107,485 110,630 113,736 116,752 119,718
Change (five year) - 2,467 3,145 3,106 3,016 2,965
Average Annual Change (%) - 0.47% 0.58% 0.56% 0.52% 0.50%

 

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