Concord West - North Strathfield

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 was 12,842 as of the 2021 Census. By Nov 2025, it is estimated to be around 13,783, reflecting a growth of 941 people (7.3%) since the Census. This increase is inferred from the ABS's estimated resident population of 13,291 in June 2024 and an additional 198 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 3,361 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Concord West - North Strathfield's growth of 7.3% since the 2021 census exceeded its SA3 area (5.9%) and SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 83.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, a significant population increase is forecast, with the area expected to grow by 3,723 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 23.4% in total over the 17 years.

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 has recorded approximately 97 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 489 homes were approved. As of FY-26, 15 properties have been approved so far.

The area's population decline has resulted in an adequate housing supply relative to demand, creating a balanced market with good buyer choice. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $572,000. This financial 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. This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values.

However, building activity has slowed in recent years. Recent construction comprises 13.0% standalone homes and 87.0% attached dwellings, reflecting a focus on higher-density living to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a significant change from the current housing mix, which is currently 51.0% houses. The location has approximately 229 people per dwelling approval, indicating room for growth. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Concord West - North Strathfield is expected to grow by 3,231 residents through to 2041. Development is keeping pace with projected growth, but buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

Concord West - North Strathfield has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Area infrastructure changes greatly influence regional performance. AreaSearch identified 65 projects potentially impacting the area. Notable projects include Carter Street Precinct Primary School, Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy - Concord West, Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program, and Homebush Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Accelerated Precinct. 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. The unemployment rate was 3.3% as of June 2025, showing an employment growth of 3.6% over the past year.

As of this date, 7888 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.9% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was at 63.9%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and finance & insurance. Finance & insurance employment levels are particularly notable, being 1.3 times the regional average.

Retail trade shows lower representation at 7.6% compared to the regional average of 9.3%. The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.7, indicating above-normal local employment opportunities. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 3.6%, while labour force increased by 4.3%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate 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. State-level data from Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National unemployment was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Applying these projections to Concord West - North Strathfield's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch aggregated latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022. Concord West - North Strathfield SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $58,080 and an average of $81,583, which were among the highest in Australia. These figures 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 as of September 2025 would be approximately $65,404 (median) and $91,871 (average). The 2021 Census placed household, family, and personal incomes in Concord West - North Strathfield between the 79th and 87th percentiles nationally. Income analysis showed that 29.8% of individuals earned between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, mirroring the region where 30.9% fell into this bracket. The district's affluence was evident with 39.1% earning over $3,000 per week. High housing costs consumed 15.4% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 86th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 9th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Concord West - North Strathfield, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, comprised 51.0% houses and 48.9% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Sydney metropolitan area's 37.8% houses and 62.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Concord West - North Strathfield stood at 32.7%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (30.8%) or rented (36.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,600, lower than Sydney metro's average of $3,000, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $500, compared to Sydney metro's $560. Nationally, Concord West - North Strathfield's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863 as of 2016, while rents 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 constitute 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 comprise the remaining 25.3%, with lone person households at 19.8% and group households making up 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

Concord West - North Strathfield has a notably high level of educational attainment among its residents aged 15 and above. A total of 46.4% hold university qualifications, compared to the Australian average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. This indicates a significant advantage in terms of knowledge-based opportunities for the area. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 30.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (13.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%).

Vocational pathways account for 24.0% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas making up 10.8% and certificates 13.2%. Educational participation is high, with 31.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 7.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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. These comprise a mix of train and bus services. There are 26 individual routes operating in the area.

Collectively, these routes provide 5,844 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport is rated as good, with residents typically located 205 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 834 trips per day across all routes, which equates 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 conditions across all ages. Private health cover stands at approximately 61% (8,380 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. Nationally, this figure is 55.3%.

The most prevalent conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 5.4% each. A total of 78.4% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 76.3%. In terms of age distribution, 14.3% (1,973 people) are aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Sydney's 18.4%. Senior health outcomes align with the general population's 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. The predominant religion in Concord West-North Strathfield is Christianity, making up 56.0% of the population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented, comprising 6.9% compared to the Greater Sydney average of 3.1%.

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

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

Concord West - North Strathfield has a median age of 37, which is equal to Greater Sydney's figure and comparable to Australia's 38 years. The 15-24 age group is strongly represented at 15.1%, compared to Greater Sydney, while the 0-4 cohort is less prevalent at 4.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 12.9% to 15.1%, and the 25-34 cohort has risen from 15.4% to 16.5%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 14.1% to 12.6%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Concord West - North Strathfield's age structure. The 35-44 group is projected to grow by 107%, reaching 4,056 people from 1,958. Meanwhile, both the 25-34 and 55-64 age groups are expected to decrease in number.