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 was approximately 9,863 as of August 2025, reflecting a growth of 457 people since the 2021 Census. This increase corresponds to a 4.9% rise from the previous population count of 9,406. The change is inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses between June 2024 and the Census date. This results in a high population density ratio of 5,941 persons per square kilometer, placing Artarmon in the top 10% nationally. Artarmon's growth rate since the census, at 4.9%, is close to that of its SA4 region (5.4%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 82.2% of total 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 2032 to 2041. Future population trends suggest lower quartile growth, with Artarmon expected to grow by 415 persons by 2041, reflecting a total 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 approved approximately four new homes annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides development approval data on a financial year basis. From 2021 to 2025, Artarmon saw a total of twenty-four approvals, with no approvals recorded in the current financial year, 2026.

Despite recent population decline, housing supply has remained sufficient relative to demand, maintaining a balanced market with diverse buyer options. New properties are constructed at an average cost of $767,000, indicating developers target the premium segment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Artarmon exhibits significantly reduced construction activity, 92.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity may intensify demand and prices for existing properties, though building activity has increased recently. Nationally, Artarmon's development levels are also lower, suggesting market maturity and possible constraints. New building activity comprises 25.0% detached houses and 75.0% medium to high-density housing, providing accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers.

With approximately 5194 people per dwelling approval, Artarmon reflects a highly mature market. By 2041, Artarmon is projected to grow by 413 residents. If current development rates persist, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects that could affect the region. Notable ones 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 likely to be 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 a notable presence in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 5.9%, as of June 2025.

The area has 5,514 residents employed while its unemployment rate is higher than Greater Sydney's by 1.7% (4.2%). Workforce participation is also higher at 67.9%. Leading employment industries are professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. Artarmon has a particularly strong specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction shows 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%, and employment declined by 0.8%, leading to a rise in unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%. State-level data to Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41%, with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%, favourably comparing to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Artarmon's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.7% over five years and 15.2% over ten years, although these are simple extrapolations 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 aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Artarmon had a median income among taxpayers of $66,735 and an average level of $100,979. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high compared to the Greater Sydney levels of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Artarmon would be approximately $73,809 (median) and $111,683 (average) as of March 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family, and personal incomes in Artarmon 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 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 nationally. 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 dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 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 at 25.4%, with the rest either mortgaged (23.6%) or rented (51.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,772, lower than Sydney metro's average of $3,033. Median weekly rent in Artarmon was $525, slightly higher than Sydney metro's figure of $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 constitute 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 comprise the remaining 30.6%, with lone person households at 25.0% and group households at 5.5%. 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 is notably higher than national averages. Among residents aged 15+, 61.2% hold university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the 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. This includes 11.6% in primary education, 6.9% in tertiary education, and 6.7% pursuing secondary education. Artarmon Public School serves as the area's major educational institution, enrolling 1,157 students. The school demonstrates strong performance with an ICSEA score of 1170, indicating high advantage nationally. It focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas.

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

Artarmon has 19 operational public transport stops. These comprise a mix of train and bus services. There are 17 unique routes that serve these stops, collectively facilitating 6,763 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents on average 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 age groups, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 72% (7,071 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 78.2%. Nationally, this figure stands at 55.3%.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions in Artarmon, affecting 6.0% and 5.6% of residents respectively. A total of 79.2% report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 78.0%. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 13.4% (1,325 people), compared to 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 a high level of cultural diversity, with 47.4% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 51.5% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Artarmon, comprising 35.3% of people. Judaism, however, is overrepresented at 0.8%, compared to 1.0% across Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (20.3%), English (16.5%), and Other (16.2%). Korean (1.7%) and Indian (7.1%) populations are notably higher than regional averages of 1.8% and 3.1%, respectively, while the Russian population is slightly lower at 0.5% compared to Greater Sydney's 0.6%.

Artarmon's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Artarmon's median age is 37, matching Greater Sydney's figure and being comparable to 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%, less prevalent than in Greater Sydney. Between 2021 and the present day, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 9.3% to 11.7%. Meanwhile, the 35 to 44 cohort has decreased from 20.4% to 18.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Artarmon's age structure. The 85+ group is projected to grow by 146%, reaching 446 people from 181. This growth contributes to a larger proportion of the population being aged 65 and over, with this group comprising 78% of the projected growth. Conversely, the 15-24 and 25-34 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.