Haberfield - Summer Hill

Haberfield - Summer Hill has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Haberfield-Summer Hill's population is 14,007 as of November 2025. This reflects a growth of 487 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 13,520. The increase is inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses. This results in a density ratio of 4,036 persons per square kilometer, placing Haberfield-Summer Hill among the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch. Its growth rate of 3.6% since the Census is within 2.8 percentage points of its SA4 region's growth (6.4%). Overseas migration primarily drove this population increase.

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, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future trends indicate an overall population decline of 319 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts like the 75-84 age group are projected to grow by 368 people during this period.

The level of residential development activity in Haberfield - Summer Hill is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Haberfield-Summer Hill has seen approximately 13 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 66 homes were approved, with another three approved so far in FY26. On average, about 0.1 new residents have arrived per new home each year during these five years.

This indicates that new supply has been keeping pace with or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction cost value of new dwellings is $974,000, suggesting developers are focusing on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY26, approximately $43.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Sydney, Haberfield-Summer Hill records significantly lower building activity, at 81.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Building activity is also below national averages, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity consists of 20.0% detached houses and 80.0% medium and high-density housing.

This trend towards denser development provides accessible entry options, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This represents a notable shift from the existing housing composition, which is currently 45.0% houses. Haberfield-Summer Hill reflects a highly mature market with around 4472 people per dwelling approval. With population projections indicating stability or decline, reduced housing demand pressures are expected in the area, benefiting potential buyers.

Haberfield - Summer Hill has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 57 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Sydney Metro Sydenham to Bankstown Conversion, Sydenham to Bankstown Transport Oriented Development Program, 845-847 New Canterbury Road Development, and Dulwich Hill Station Precinct Public Domain Improvements. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Haberfield - Summer Hill ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Haberfield-Summer Hill has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 3.8% as of June 2025, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.0%. As of June 2025, 8,756 residents were employed with a workforce participation rate of 66.6%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries include professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area shows strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level.

However, construction shows lower representation at 5.6% compared to the regional average of 8.6%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 4.0% while labour force increased by 4.2%, causing unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% with a 0.3 percentage point increase in unemployment rate. State-level data for NSW as of Nov-25 shows 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 Jobs and Skills Australia indicate growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Haberfield-Summer Hill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch aggregated latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022. Haberfield - Summer Hill SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $68,214 and an average income of $107,074. These figures are exceptionally high nationally compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. As of September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $76,816 (median) and $120,576 (average), accounting for a Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, Haberfield - Summer Hill's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 87th and 90th percentiles. Income analysis shows that 28.9% of residents (4,048 people) fall into the $4,000+ bracket, differing from regional patterns where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates with 30.9%. Economic strength is evident with 40.8% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 15.9% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 85th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Haberfield - Summer Hill displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Haberfield-Summer Hill's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 45.2% houses and 54.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 33.5% houses and 66.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Haberfield-Summer Hill was 33.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.0% and rented ones at 36.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,436. The median weekly rent figure was $470, compared to Sydney metro's $465. Nationally, Haberfield-Summer Hill's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863, and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

Haberfield - Summer Hill features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 67.2 percent of all households, including 31.5 percent couples with children, 25.5 percent couples without children, and 9.1 percent single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 32.8 percent, with lone person households at 28.2 percent and group households comprising 4.6 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

Haberfield - Summer Hill shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Haberfield-Summer Hill is significantly higher than national and state averages. As of the latest data, 50.3% of residents aged 15 years and over hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 31.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational pathways account for 21.7% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and over, with advanced diplomas making up 9.9% and certificates 11.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.0% in primary education, 7.9% in tertiary education, and 7.2% pursuing secondary education.

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

Analysis shows 58 active public transport stops operating between Haberfield and Summer Hill. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 36 individual routes serving these stops, providing a total of 5,614 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 158 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 802 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 96 weekly trips per individual stop.

Haberfield - Summer Hill's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data shows positive outcomes for Haberfield-Summer Hill residents. Prevalence of common health conditions is low across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover rate is high at 75% (10,463 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 57.3%.

Nationally, the average is 55.3%. Mental health issues impact 9.4%, arthritis affects 6.9% of residents. 69.9% report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 77.0%. The area has 17.0% (2,378 people) aged 65 and over, higher than Greater Sydney's 14.5%. Seniors' health outcomes are above average, similar to the general population's profile.

Haberfield - Summer Hill was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Haberfield-Summer Hill was found to have a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 31.2% of its population born overseas and 27.3% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Haberfield-Summer Hill, accounting for 48.3%. However, Judaism stands out as it comprises 0.4%, higher than Greater Sydney's average of 0.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (19.7%), Australian (17.3%), and Italian (12.9%), each significantly higher than regional averages. Notable differences exist in Hungarian (0.5% vs 0.3%), Korean (0.9% vs 2.8%), and Spanish (0.7%) representation compared to Greater Sydney.

Haberfield - Summer Hill's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Haberfield-Summer Hill has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney's average, the 55-64 age group is notably over-represented in Haberfield-Summer Hill at 12.4%, while the 5-14 age group is under-represented at 9.5%. Between January 2021 and January 2023, the proportion of the population aged 15 to 24 increased from 11.3% to 12.7%. Conversely, the proportion of those aged 5 to 14 decreased from 10.6% to 9.5%, and the 45 to 54 age group dropped from 14.8% to 13.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Haberfield-Summer Hill's age profile. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to expand by 345 people (45%), growing from 773 to 1,119. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 97% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 and 0 to 4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.