Loftus - Yarrawarrah

Loftus - Yarrawarrah has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Loftus-Yarrawarrah's population is approximately 7,424 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 76 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 7,348. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates and new addresses between June 2024 and the Census date. The population density is around 1,933 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Loftus-Yarrawarrah's 1.0% growth since census compares favorably with its SA3 area's 2.6%. Natural growth contributed about 56.4% of overall population gains recently.

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 from 2022, based on 2021, are used. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicate a decline of 86 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are expected to grow, notably the 85 and over age group, projected to increase by 337 people.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Loftus - Yarrawarrah, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Loftus-Yarrawarrah has approved approximately 13 residential properties annually. Between Financial Year 2021 (FY-21) and FY-25, 68 homes were approved, with an additional 8 approved in FY-26 to date. Despite recent population decline, housing supply has been adequate relative to demand, maintaining a balanced market with good buyer choice.

New properties are constructed at an average cost of $306,000, aligning with broader regional development trends. This financial year has seen approximately $1.2 million in commercial approvals, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to residential. When compared to Greater Sydney, Loftus-Yarrawarrah records around 58% of the building activity per person and ranks among the 22nd percentile nationally for assessed areas, suggesting somewhat limited buyer options while demand for established properties strengthens. This is reflective of the area's maturity and potential planning constraints. New development in Loftus-Yarrawarrah consists of approximately 44.0% detached houses and 56.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a shift towards compact living which offers affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a significant change from the current housing mix of 91.0% houses, likely due to reduced availability of development sites and shifting lifestyle demands.

With around 720 people per dwelling approval, Loftus-Yarrawarrah reflects a highly mature market. Given stable or declining population projections, housing demand pressures are expected to reduce, benefiting potential buyers in the area.

Loftus - Yarrawarrah has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified seven such projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable among these are the Heathcote Road Bridge Widening Project, Engadine Town Park Land Exchange, Sutherland Public School Hall Upgrade, and Heathcote Road Koala Protection Fencing. The following list provides details on those projects deemed most relevant.

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The labour market strength in Loftus - Yarrawarrah positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Loftus Yarrawarrah has an educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate was 2.1% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 1.3%.

As of September 2025, 4097 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.0%, below Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation was 65.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries included health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Public administration & safety showed strong specialization, at 1.6 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services were under-represented, at 9.5% compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census data. In the past year, employment increased by 1.3%, while labour force and unemployment remained flat. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1% and unemployment rose slightly. State-level data from NSW to 25-Nov showed employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National forecasts suggest total employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Loftus Yarrawarrah's employment mix, local employment is expected to grow by 6.8% in five years and 13.9% in ten years.

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

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. Loftus - Yarrawarrah SA2's median income among taxpayers was $62,323, with an average of $76,561. Nationally, the median was $54,890 and the average was $80,888. In Greater Sydney, the median was $56,994 and the average was $80,856. Using Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimates for September 2025 are approximately $70,182 (median) and $86,215 (average). According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Loftus - Yarrawarrah rank highly nationally, between the 76th and 91st percentiles for households, families, and individuals. Income analysis shows that 27.3% of locals (2,026 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, similar to regional levels at 30.9%. A substantial proportion, 42.1%, earn above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity in the area. After housing costs, residents retain 86.8% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Loftus - Yarrawarrah is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Loftus - Yarrawarrah, as per the latest Census evaluation, 90.7% of dwellings were houses while 9.2% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Sydney metro's figures of 70.4% houses and 29.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Loftus - Yarrawarrah stood at 44.8%, with mortgaged dwellings making up 46.3% and rented ones at 8.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,684, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,600. The median weekly rent in the area was $550, compared to Sydney metro's $483. Nationally, Loftus - Yarrawarrah's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,684 versus Australia's average of $1,863, while median weekly rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Loftus - Yarrawarrah features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 84.2% of all households, including 46.8% couples with children, 27.5% couples without children, and 9.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 15.8%, with lone person households at 14.7% and group households comprising 1.2%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.8.

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

Loftus-Yarrawarrah trail residents aged 15+ have 29.6% university degrees, compared to Greater Sydney's 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational credentials are held by 38.7% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 12.5% and certificates at 26.2%. Educational participation is high, with 29.9% currently enrolled in formal education: primary (9.8%), secondary (9.3%), tertiary (4.5%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.8% in primary education, 9.3% in secondary education, and 4.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Loftus-Yarrawarrah has 85 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 15 individual routes, collectively facilitating 1,271 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents located an average of 129 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 181 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 14 weekly trips per stop.

Loftus - Yarrawarrah'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 Loftus - Yarrawarrah residents. Prevalence of common health conditions is low across both younger and older age cohorts.

Approximately 58% (~4291 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 8.5% of residents) and asthma (7.8%). 70.4% declare no medical ailments, similar to Greater Sydney's 70.6%. There are 19.4% seniors aged 65 and over (1438 people). Senior health outcomes align with the general population's profile.

Loftus - Yarrawarrah is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Loftus-Yarrawarrah's cultural diversity is below average, with 87.2% of its population born in Australia, 95.0% being citizens, and 94.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 60.2% of Loftus-Yarrawarrah's population, compared to 61.9% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (30.9%), English (30.1%), and Irish (10.5%).

Notably, French (0.6%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.5%, while Lebanese (0.4%) and Maltese (0.5%) are underrepresented relative to their respective regional averages of 1.1% and 0.8%.

Loftus - Yarrawarrah's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Loftus-Yarrawarrah has a median age of 40, which is higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's figure of 38. The 45-54 cohort is notably over-represented in Loftus-Yarrawarrah at 14.6%, while the 25-34 cohort is under-represented at 8.7%. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 12.0% to 13.8% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has declined from 14.3% to 13.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Loftus-Yarrawarrah's age profile will evolve significantly. The 85+ age cohort is projected to surge dramatically, expanding by 317 people (165%) from 193 to 511. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 89% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.