Concord West - North Strathfield
Statistical Area - sa2

An assessment of population growth drivers in Concord West - North Strathfield reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Concord West - North Strathfield's population is approximately 13,772 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 930 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 12,842. The increase is inferred from ABS data indicating an estimated resident population of 13,291 in June 2024 and the addition of 194 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,359 persons per square kilometer, placing Concord West - North Strathfield in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's population growth of 7.2% since the 2021 census exceeds both its SA3 area (5.8%) and SA4 region, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 83.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, Concord West - North Strathfield is forecasted to experience significant population growth in the top quartile of national areas. By 2041, it is projected to increase by 3,723 persons, resulting in a total gain of 23.5% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Concord West - North Strathfield recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Concord West - North Strathfield approved approximately 97 residential properties annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25489 homes were granted approval, with an additional 12 approved so far in FY26. The area has experienced population decline while maintaining adequate housing supply relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $572,000. This year, there have been $611,000 in commercial approvals, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Concord West - North Strathfield shows moderately higher development activity, with 18.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. Recent construction comprises 13.0% standalone homes and 87.0% attached dwellings, reflecting a shift towards higher-density living to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This change is notable compared to the current housing mix of 51.0% houses.

The area has approximately 229 people per dwelling approval, indicating room for growth. By 2041, Concord West - North Strathfield is projected to grow by 3,242 residents. Development is keeping pace with projected growth, though increasing competition among buyers is expected as the population expands.

Concord West - North Strathfield 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 64 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Canopy Concord West, Canopy, Carter Street Precinct Primary School, and Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy - Concord West. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment environment in Concord West - North Strathfield shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Concord West - North Strathfield has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 3.3% as of June 2021.

Employment growth in the area over the past year is estimated at 3.6%. As of June 2025, 7,888 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.9% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is fairly standard at 63.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and finance & insurance.

The area has a notably high concentration in finance & insurance, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, retail trade shows lower representation at 7.6% versus the regional average of 9.3%. The ratio of 0.7 workers for each resident indicates a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 3.6%, while labour force increased by 4.3%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.7 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.6%, labour force expand by 2.9%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Concord West - North Strathfield's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Concord West - North Strathfield had a median taxpayer income of $58,080 and an average income of $81,583. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $65,404 (median) and $91,871 (average). The 2021 Census places household, family, and personal incomes in Concord West - North Strathfield between the 80th and 87th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 29.8% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, mirroring the region where 30.9% fall into this bracket. The district's affluence is evident with 39.1% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 15.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 87th percentile nationally, with the area's SEIFA income ranking in the 9th decile.

Concord West - North Strathfield displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Concord West - North Strathfield's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 51.0% houses and 48.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasted with Sydney metro's figures of 37.8% houses and 62.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Concord West - North Strathfield stood at 32.7%, similar to Sydney metro's level. Mortgaged dwellings made up 30.8%, while rented dwellings accounted for 36.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, lower than Sydney metro's average of $3,000. Median weekly rent in the area was $500, compared to Sydney metro's $560. Nationally, Concord West - North Strathfield's median monthly mortgage repayments were higher at $2,600 against Australia's average of $1,863. Weekly rents in the area were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Concord West - North Strathfield features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 74.7% of all households, including 40.3% couples with children, 23.5% couples without children, and 9.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 25.3%, with lone person households at 19.8% and group households comprising 5.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

Educational achievement in Concord West - North Strathfield places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Educational attainment in Concord West - North Strathfield is notably high, with 46.4% of residents aged 15 years and over holding university qualifications compared to the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 30.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (13.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational pathways account for 24.0%, with advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 13.2%. Educational participation is high, with 31.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.5% in primary, 7.8% in secondary, and 7.1% pursuing tertiary education. There are seven schools operating within Concord West - North Strathfield, educating approximately 2,534 students. The area has significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement (ICSEA score: 1113). The educational mix includes five primary, one secondary, and one K-12 school. As an education hub, Concord West - North Strathfield offers 18.4 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 10.5, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Concord West - North Strathfield has 46 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 26 individual routes, collectively facilitating 5844 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good with residents typically located 205 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 834 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 127 weekly trips per individual stop.

Concord West - North Strathfield's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Concord West - North Strathfield shows excellent health outcomes, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 61% of the total population (8,373 people), compared to 68.8% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 5.4% and 5.4% of residents respectively.

A significant majority, 78.4%, report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 76.3% in Greater Sydney. The area has 14.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,972 people), which is lower than the 18.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

Concord West - North Strathfield is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Concord West-North Strathfield has a high level of cultural diversity, with 45.3% of its population born overseas and 47.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Concord West-North Strathfield, making up 56.0% of the population. Notably, Hinduism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 6.9% versus 3.1%.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (14.9%), Australian (13.2%), and Other (12.9%). There are also notable differences in the representation of Korean (5.0% vs regional 2.7%), Italian (10.1% vs 12.3%), and Spanish (0.9% vs 0.8%) ethnic groups.

Concord West - North Strathfield's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Concord West - North Strathfield has a median age of 37 years, which is equal to Greater Sydney's figure of 37 years and comparable to Australia's median age of 38 years. The 15-24 age group constitutes 15.1% of the population in Concord West - North Strathfield, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage. However, the 0-4 age cohort is less prevalent at 4.5%. Between 2021 and the present day, the 15-24 age group has increased from 12.9% to 15.1%, while the 25-34 cohort has risen from 15.4% to 16.5%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group has decreased from 14.1% to 12.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Concord West - North Strathfield's age structure. Notably, the 35-44 age group is projected to grow by 107%, adding 2,098 people and reaching a total of 4,056 from its current figure of 1,957. Meanwhile, both the 25-34 and 55-64 age groups are expected to decrease in number.