Annandale (NSW)
Statistical Area - sa2

Annandale is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Annandale NSW's population is 9,913 as of Aug 2025. This reflects a 449 person increase since the 2021 Census which reported 9,464 people. The change was inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 9,933 in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 6,653 persons per square kilometer, placing Annandale among the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch. Its growth rate of 4.7% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's 3.4%, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 74.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Annandale's population is projected to decrease by 145 persons. However, certain age cohorts are expected to grow, notably the 75 to 84 age group which projects an increase of 223 people.

The level of residential development activity in Annandale is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Annandale has seen approximately 20 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 100 homes were approved, with another 8 approved so far in FY-26. On average, only 0.1 people have moved to the area each year for every dwelling built over these five years.

This indicates that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more options for buyers and supporting population growth. The average construction value of new properties is $703,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting a focus on quality developments. In FY-26, there have been $1.3 million in commercial development approvals recorded, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to previous years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Annandale shows approximately 69% of the construction activity per person. Nationally, it ranks among the 7th percentile of areas assessed, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings.

This level is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New development in Annandale consists of 23.0% detached houses and 77.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a skew towards compact living that offers affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. With around 3290 people per approval, Annandale shows a mature, established area with an expected stable or declining population. This should reduce pressure on housing and potentially create opportunities for buyers in the future.

Annandale has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

AreaSearch has identified 12 projects likely to impact the area, significantly influencing its performance due to changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. Key projects include West End Residences, OTTO Annandale Student Accommodation (45-57 Parramatta Road), The Joinery Annandale, and Annandale Mixed Use Build-to-Rent Development. The following list details those most relevant:.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Annandale ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Annandale NSW has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 4.1% as of an unspecified past year.

In June 2025, employment growth was estimated at 3.5%, with 6,568 residents employed. The unemployment rate was 0.1% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was higher at 70.4%. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical (1.5 times the regional level), health care & social assistance, and education & training.

Construction employs only 5.7% locally compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%. Over a 12-month period ending unspecified, employment increased by 3.5% while labour force grew by 4.2%, raising unemployment by 0.7 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.6%, labour force growth of 2.9%, and an unemployment increase of 0.3 percentage points. In NSW to Sep-25, employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. National unemployment was 4.5%, with national employment growth at 0.26%. According to Jobs and Skills Australia's May 2025 forecasts, national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Annandale's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.4% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's data for financial year 2022 shows Annandale's median income at $78,637 and average income at $121,333. This is higher than Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. Based on a 10.6% growth in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for March 2025 are approximately $86,973 (median) and $134,194 (average). Census 2021 data ranks Annandale's household, family, and personal incomes between the 93rd and 97th percentiles nationally. The income bracket of $4000+ dominates with 35.0% of residents, unlike surrounding regions where the 1500-2999 range is more prevalent at 30.9%. In Annandale, 46.5% earn over $3000 weekly. High housing costs consume 18.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 92nd percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking is in the 10th decile.

Annandale displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Annandale's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 22.8% houses and 77.2% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 30.0% houses and 70.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Annandale stood at 26.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.4% and rented ones at 42.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,467, below Sydney metro's average of $3,500. Median weekly rent in Annandale was $570, compared to Sydney metro's $600. Nationally, Annandale's mortgage repayments were higher at $3,467 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Annandale features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 62.6% of all households, including 28.1% couples with children, 26.3% couples without children, and 7.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 37.4%, with lone person households at 31.6% and group households comprising 5.7%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which aligns with the Greater Sydney average.

Annandale shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Annandale's educational attainment exceeds national averages. Among residents aged 15+, 60.8% hold university qualifications compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 37.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (18.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational pathways account for 19.2% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.4% and certificates at 9.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes tertiary education at 9.2%, primary at 9.0%, and secondary at 6.1%. Annandale's four schools have a combined enrollment of 982 students. The area demonstrates socio-educational advantages and academic achievement, with an ICSEA score of 1122. Educational provision is balanced, with three primary schools and one secondary school serving distinct age groups.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Annandale has 23 active public transport stops offering a mix of lightrail and bus services. These stops are served by 18 different routes that together facilitate 6,376 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these stops is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 167 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 910 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 277 weekly trips per individual stop.

Annandale's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though slightly higher across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Annandale. Prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population, though slightly higher across older, at-risk cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 79% of the total population (7,870 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 9.3% and 7.3% of residents respectively. 72.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 73.2% across Greater Sydney. As of 14th January 2022, the area has 14.1% of residents aged 65 and over (1,399 people), which is lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those among the broader population.

Annandale was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Annandale's population showed higher linguistic diversity, with 14.4% speaking a language other than English at home, compared to most local markets. Born overseas, 27.3% of Annandale residents were recorded. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 36.8%.

Judaism, though small in overall population, showed overrepresentation at 0.9%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 0.7%. In terms of ancestry, English (24.8%), Australian (21.4%), and Irish (10.4%) were the top groups. Notably, French (0.8%), Russian (0.5%), and Lebanese (1.0%) ethnicities had higher representation in Annandale compared to regional averages.

Annandale's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Annandale is close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 years, equivalent to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Annandale has a higher concentration of residents aged 45-54 (14.8%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (10.3%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 15-24 grew from 10.0% to 11.5%, while those aged 75-84 increased from 3.6% to 4.7%. Conversely, the cohort aged 65-74 declined from 8.6% to 7.9%. By 2041, Annandale's age composition is expected to shift notably. The group aged 75-84 is projected to grow by 45%, reaching 672 people from 463. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 71% of the population growth. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for those aged 0-4 and 15-24.