NSW fastest growing suburbs

As published in propertyupdate.com.au by Trent Alexander

Greater Sydney increased by 37,300 people (0.7%) in the 2021-22 financial year while the rest of the state increased by 25,200 (0.9%), mainly due to net overseas migration (54,900 people) and births (34,200).

Thankfully numbers were high enough to offset the -51,700 net internal migration where Sydneysiders upped roots and moved north in droves.

ABS data shows that the fastest-growing areas in New South Wales are:

BOX HILL - NELSON (40% GROWTH)

Located around 42km north-west of the Sydney CBD, Box Hill, and Nelson grew 40% in the past financial year, largely thanks to a new Sydney Metro Northwest rail line, and plans for a major new mixed-use town centre and the Hills Shire Council’s focus on family-friendly development.

MARSDEN PARK - SHANES PARK (27% GROWTH)

Located 50 kilometres west of the Sydney CBD across Blacktown and Penrith, Marsden Park, and Shanes Park have benefitted from the local council’s push to build new homes and transport links, boosting their population by 27%.

EDMONDSON PARK (17% GROWTH)

In Sydney's southwest, Edmondson Park’s population has grown by 17%, largely due to relocation.