Artarmon

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

Artarmon's population is around 9,863 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 457 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,406 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,861 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 28 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 5,941 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area a highly-sought resource. Artarmon's growth rate of 4.9% since census positions it within 0.5 percentage points of the SA4 region (5.4%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 82.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicate lower quartile growth, with the area expected to grow by 415 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 4.2% in total over the 17 years.

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

Artarmon has seen approximately four new homes approved annually over the past five financial years. Between FY21 and FY25, 24 homes were approved, with zero approvals so far in FY26.

The population has fallen during this period, suggesting that new supply has likely kept pace with demand, offering good choice to buyers. New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost value of $767,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. Compared to Greater Sydney, Artarmon records significantly lower building activity, 92.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. However, development activity has increased in recent periods. Nationally, this activity is also below average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

New building activity shows 25.0% detached houses and 75.0% medium and high-density housing, indicating a trend towards denser development that provides accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. Artarmon reflects a highly mature market with around 5194 people per dwelling approval. Population forecasts indicate Artarmon will gain 413 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified a total of 13 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Goodman Artarmon Data Centre, Abbott Road Affordable Housing, 64 Hampden Road Shop-Top Housing, and St Andrews Anglican Church Redevelopment. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Artarmon has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Artarmon has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. As of June 2025, its unemployment rate is 5.9%.

In June 2025, 5,514 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.7% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Artarmon is at 67.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries among residents include professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. Artarmon shows strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction has lower representation at 3.9% compared to the regional average of 8.6%. Over the year to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.3%, alongside a 0.8% decline in employment, causing unemployment to rise by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%. As of Nov-25, NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%, favourable compared to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Artarmon's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.7% over five years and 15.2% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

In Artarmon SA2, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2022, median income among taxpayers was $66,735. The average income stood at $100,979. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high compared to the national median of $56,994 and average of $80,856 in Greater Sydney. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median income could be approximately $75,150 and the average around $113,712, based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census shows Artarmon's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 88th and 91st percentiles. Income analysis reveals that the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates with 29.5% of residents (2,909 people), consistent with broader regional trends showing 30.9% in the same category. Economic strength is evident with 41.1% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 17.3% of income, yet strong earnings place disposable income at the 85th percentile nationally. Artarmon's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Artarmon features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Artarmon's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 22.6% houses and 77.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 41.1% houses and 58.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Artarmon stood at 25.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 23.6% and rented ones at 51.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,772, below Sydney metro's average of $3,033. Median weekly rent in Artarmon was $525, compared to Sydney metro's $560. Nationally, Artarmon's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Artarmon features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 69.4% of all households, including 36.4% couples with children, 22.8% couples without children, and 8.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 30.6%, with lone person households at 25.0% and group households comprising 5.5% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the Greater Sydney average.

Artarmon demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Artarmon's educational attainment significantly exceeds national and state averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 61.2% hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. This high level of educational attainment positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 36.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (20.5%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%).

Vocational pathways account for 17.4% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificates at 7.7%. Educational participation is notably high, with 32.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.6% in primary education, 6.9% in tertiary education, and 6.7% pursuing secondary education.

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

Artarmon has 19 active public transport stops. These are a mix of train and bus services. There are 17 different routes operating in total, providing 6,763 weekly passenger trips.

The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 182 meters. On average, there are 966 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 355 weekly trips per individual stop.

Artarmon's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Artarmon's health outcomes data shows excellent results across all age groups, with very low prevalence of common health conditions. As of approximately 2021, private health cover is exceptionally high at around 72% of the total population (7,071 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 78.2%. Nationally, this figure stands at 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions in Artarmon are asthma and mental health issues, affecting approximately 6.0 and 5.6% of residents respectively, as of the same period. About 79.2% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 78.0%. As of around 2021, about 13.4% of Artarmon's population is aged 65 and over (1,325 people), which is lower than Greater Sydney's 15.7%. Health outcomes among seniors in Artarmon are particularly strong, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

Artarmon is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Artarmon has high cultural diversity, with 47.4% speaking a language other than English at home and 51.5% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 35.3%. Judaism is overrepresented at 0.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's 1.0%.

Top ancestry groups are Chinese (20.3%), English (16.5%), and Other (16.2%). Korean (1.7%) and Indian (7.1%) are notably overrepresented, while Russian is slightly underrepresented at 0.5% compared to the regional figure of 0.6%.

Artarmon's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Artarmon's median age is 37, matching Greater Sydney's figure and closely resembling Australia's median age of 38. The 35-44 age group constitutes 18.5% of Artarmon's population, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort makes up 8.7%, lower than Greater Sydney's figure. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 9.3% to 11.7%. During this period, the 35 to 44 age group decreased from 20.4% to 18.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Artarmon's age structure. Notably, the 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 146%, reaching 446 people from 181. This growth will contribute significantly to the overall increase of those aged 65 and above, who are expected to comprise 78% of Artarmon's population growth. Meanwhile, projections suggest declines in the 15 to 24 and 25 to 34 age groups.