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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Haberfield - Summer Hill's population is around 14,007 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 487 people (3.6%) since the Census conducted in Apr 2021, which reported a population of 13,520 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 14,007 as of Jun 2024 and an additional 47 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,036 persons per square kilometer, placing Haberfield - Summer Hill in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 3.6% growth since census positions it within 2.8 percentage points of the SA4 region (6.4%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in Dec 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in Feb 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the first data set. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Over this period, projections indicate an overall population decline, with Haberfield - Summer Hill's population expected to shrink by 319 persons by Apr 2041. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 75 to 84 age group, projected to expand by 368 people.

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 3 approved so far in FY26. On average, about 0.1 new residents have moved into each newly approved home over these five years.

This suggests that new housing supply is 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 has been around $389,000. In FY26, commercial development approvals totaled $43.6 million, indicating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Haberfield-Summer Hill shows significantly reduced construction activity, with 81% below the regional average per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties due to limited new supply. Nationally, this activity is also below average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. The approved housing mix in Haberfield-Summer Hill consists of approximately 20% detached houses and 80% medium to high-density housing.

This shift from the current housing mix (45% houses) reflects reduced availability of development sites and addresses shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements, providing more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. With around 4472 people per dwelling approval, Haberfield-Summer Hill demonstrates an established market. Given stable or declining population projections, the area is expected to see reduced housing demand pressures in the future, benefiting potential buyers.

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

The performance of a region is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 57 such projects that could potentially impact this area. Notable among these are the Sydney Metro Sydenham to Bankstown Conversion project, the Inner West GreenWay (Cooks to Cove), the Amici Apartments development, and the Hill Street Apartments construction. The following list provides details on those projects likely to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in Haberfield - Summer Hill exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Haberfield-Summer Hill has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. The unemployment rate was 3.8% as of June 2025, which is 0.4% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment grew by an estimated 4.0% over the past year. There were 8,756 residents in work during this period, with a workforce participation rate of 66.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The leading employment industries among residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area specializes in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

However, construction has limited presence at 5.6%, compared to the regional rate of 8.6%. Employment opportunities may be limited locally as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. In the 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 4.0% while labour force grew by 4.2%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Haberfield-Summer Hill's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

The latest postcode level ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2022 shows Haberfield - Summer Hill had a median income among taxpayers of $68,214 and an average of $107,074. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high 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, current estimates for Haberfield - Summer Hill would be approximately $76,816 (median) and $120,576 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Haberfield - Summer Hill rank highly nationally, between the 87th and 90th percentiles. Income distribution data indicates that 28.9% of locals (4,048 people) fall into the $4000+ category, differing from the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 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 86th 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

In Haberfield-Summer Hill as of the latest Census (2016), 45.2% of dwellings were houses while 54.8% were other types such as semi-detached and apartments. This is compared to Sydney metropolitan areas which had 33.5% houses and 66.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Haberfield-Summer Hill stood at 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's average of $2,436. Median weekly rent in the area was $470 compared to Sydney'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% of all households, including 31.5% couples with children, 25.5% couples without children, and 9.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 32.8%, with lone person households at 28.2% and group households comprising 4.6%. 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 notably high, with 50.3% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, surpassing both national (30.4%) and NSW (32.2%) averages. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 31.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational pathways account for 21.7% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 11.8%. Educational participation is high, with 28.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 8.0% in primary, 7.9% in tertiary, and 7.2% in secondary education.

Haberfield-Summer Hill has five schools with a combined enrollment of 1,649 students as of the latest data (no specific date provided). The area demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement, with an ICSEA score of 1130. All five schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. School places per 100 residents stand at 11.8, below the regional average of 15.9, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

Public transport analysis shows 58 active transport stops operating within Haberfield - Summer Hill. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 36 individual routes servicing these stops, collectively providing 5,614 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 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

Haberfield-Summer Hill residents show low prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 75% of the total population (10,463 people), compared to 57.3% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 9.4% of residents and arthritis impacting 6.9%, while 69.9% report no medical ailments, compared to 77.0% in Greater Sydney.

The area has 17.0% of residents aged 65 and over (2,378 people), higher than the 14.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average and broadly align with the general population's health 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, surveyed in June 2016, showed higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 31.2% born overseas and 27.3% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, at 48.3%. Judaism, however, was more prevalent here (0.4%) compared to Greater Sydney's average (0.2%).

For ancestry, top groups were English (19.7%, regional avg: 12.9%), Australian (17.3%, regional avg: 11.5%), and Italian (12.9%, regional avg: 5.9%). Notably, Hungarian (0.5% vs 0.3%) and Korean (0.9% vs 2.8%) groups were overrepresented compared to regional averages.

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 median age of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, the 55-64 age group is notably over-represented in Haberfield-Summer Hill (12.4% locally), while the 5-14 year-olds are under-represented (9.5%). Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 11.3% to 12.7% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 10.6% to 9.5%, and the 45 to 54 age group has dropped from 14.8% to 13.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Haberfield-Summer Hill's age profile will significantly evolve. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to expand by 345 people (45%), from 773 to 1,119. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 97% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 and 0 to 4 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.