Artarmon
Statistical Area - sa2

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 approximately 9,863 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 457 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 9,406. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,861 in June 2024 and the addition of 28 new addresses validated since the Census date. This results in a population density of 5,941 persons per square kilometer, placing Artarmon in the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 4.9% since the Census is within 0.5 percentage points of its SA4 region (5.4%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 82.2% of Artarmon's population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from these aggregations for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicate that Artarmon is expected to grow by 415 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 4.2% over the 17-year period.

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, with 24 homes approved between FY-21 and FY-25. No approvals have been recorded so far in FY-26.

The population decline during this period suggests that new supply has likely kept pace with demand, offering good choice to buyers. Developers focus on the premium market, with an average dwelling value of $767,000 for new constructions. Compared to Greater Sydney, Artarmon records significantly lower building activity, 92.0% below the regional average per person. This limited supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. However, development activity has picked up recently. Nationally, Artarmon's activity is also below average, indicating a mature market with potential planning constraints.

New building activity comprises 25.0% detached houses and 75.0% medium to high-density housing, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With around 5194 people per dwelling approval, Artarmon reflects a highly mature market. Population forecasts indicate Artarmon will gain 413 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Artarmon has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 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 Chatswood Golf Club 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 an educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector and an unemployment rate of 5.9% as of June 2025. There are 5,514 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 7.6% compared to Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Key industries for employment include professional & technical services, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. The area shows strong specialization in professional & technical services at 180% of the regional level but lower representation in construction at 3.9%, versus the regional average of 8.6%. Over the year to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.3%, employment declined by 0.8%, and unemployment rose by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.6% and a slight rise in unemployment.

As of Sep-25, NSW experienced a 0.41% employment contraction, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Artarmon's industry mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.7% over five years and 15.2% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2022, Artarmon had a median income among taxpayers of $66,735 with the average level standing at $100,979. Nationally, this is exceptionally high compared to levels of $56,994 and $80,856 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% from financial year ended June 2022 to March 2025, current estimates would be approximately $73,809 (median) and $111,683 (average). According to Australian Bureau of Statistics Census figures released in June 2021, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Artarmon, between the 88th and 91st percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates with 29.5% of residents (2,909 people), consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 30.9% in the same category. Economic strength is evident through 41.1% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 17.3% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 86th percentile and the area'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 dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 22.6% houses and 77.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 41.1% houses and 58.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Artarmon was 25.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 23.6% and rented ones at 51.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,772, below Sydney metro's average of $3,033. Median weekly rent was $525, compared to Sydney metro's $560. Nationally, Artarmon's mortgage repayments were higher at $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 compose 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%. The median household size is 2.5 people, aligning with Greater Sydney's 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 exceeds national and state averages. Among residents aged 15+, 61.2% have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are most common at 36.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (20.5%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational pathways account for 17.4%, with advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificates at 7.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 11.6% in primary, 6.9% in tertiary, and 6.7% in secondary. Artarmon Public School serves 1,157 students and has an ICSEA score of 1170, indicating high educational advantage nationally. The school focuses on primary education; secondary options are available nearby.

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 operating. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 17 individual routes serving these stops, collectively providing 6,763 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is excellent, with residents typically located 182 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 966 trips per day across all routes, equating 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 shows excellent health outcomes across all ages, with very low prevalence of common conditions. Private health cover stands at approximately 72% (7,071 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 78.2%. Nationally, it averages 55.3%.

Asthma and mental health issues are most prevalent here, affecting 6.0% and 5.6%, respectively. About 79.2% report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 78.0%. The area has 13.4% seniors (1,325 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.7%. Seniors' health outcomes align with the general population's 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's cultural diversity is notable, with 47.4% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 51.5% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Artarmon, comprising 35.3% of its population. While this figure is similar to Greater Sydney's overall percentage (36%), Judaism is slightly overrepresented in Artarmon at 0.8%, compared to 1.0% regionally.

The top three ancestry groups in Artarmon are Chinese (20.3%), English (16.5%), and Other (16.2%). There are also notable variations in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Korean is slightly overrepresented at 1.7%, Indian is significantly more prevalent at 7.1% compared to the regional average of 3.1%, and Russian is slightly underrepresented at 0.5%.

Artarmon's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Artarmon's median age in 2021 was 37 years, matching Greater Sydney's figure and closely resembling Australia's median age of 38 years. The 35-44 age group constituted 18.5% of Artarmon's population, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage, while the 55-64 cohort made up 8.7%. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 9.3% to 11.7%, whereas the 35 to 44 cohort has decreased from 20.4% to 18.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Artarmon's age structure. The 85+ group is projected to grow by 146%, adding 264 people and reaching a total of 446 from the previous count of 181. This growth is largely driven by an aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 78% of the projected population increase. Conversely, both the 15 to 24 and 25 to 34 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines in Artarmon over this period.