Putney
Statistical Area - sa2

Putney is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Putney's population is around 4,190 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 27 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,163 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,181 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 13 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,756 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 77.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Examining future population trends, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected, with the area expected to increase by 201 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, reflecting an increase of 4.6% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Putney when compared nationally

Putney has received approximately 50 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 252 homes. As of FY-26, 18 approvals have been recorded. Despite population decline, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. The average value of new homes being built is $1,314,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment.

In FY-26, $6.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting limited commercial development focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Putney has slightly more development (13.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), maintaining good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. This is well above national average, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. New development consists of 26.0% detached dwellings and 74.0% townhouses or apartments, offering affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This marks a shift from existing housing patterns (currently 84.0% houses), likely due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. With around 78 people per dwelling approval, Putney shows characteristics of a low density area.

Future projections suggest Putney will add 192 residents by 2041. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Putney has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. Seven projects, identified by AreaSearch, potentially impact the area. Notable ones are Mortlake Ferry Upgrade, Putney Wharf, Ryde Hospital Redevelopment, and Putney Hill. The following details these most relevant projects.

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The exceptional employment performance in Putney places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Putney has a highly educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate in Putney is 1.6%, which is lower than the Greater Sydney rate of 4.2%.

In June 2025, 2,707 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 2.6% below Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation in Putney is 64.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment among residents is concentrated in professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area has a particularly notable concentration in professional & technical services, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

Conversely, accommodation & food services have limited presence with 3.3% employment compared to the regional average of 5.8%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and May 2025, employment in Putney increased by 12.6%, while the labour force grew by 11.3%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 1.1 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney, where employment rose by 2.6%, the labour force grew by 2.9%, and unemployment rose 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 Putney'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 only.

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

Putney's median income among taxpayers was $56,112 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $76,771 during the same period. These figures compare to Greater Sydney's median and average incomes of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. By September 2025, estimates suggest Putney's median income will be approximately $63,188 and the average will be around $86,452, based on a 12.61% growth in wages since financial year 2022. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Putney rank highly nationally, between the 85th and 97th percentiles. The earnings profile indicates that 37.7% of residents (1,579 people) earn $4,000 or more weekly, differing from the broader area where the $1,500 - $2,999 category is predominant at 30.9%. Notably, 50.3% of Putney's residents earn above $3,000 weekly. Housing accounts for 13.4% of income, and strong earnings place residents within the 97th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

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

Putney's dwelling structures, as assessed in the latest Census, consisted of 84.2% houses and 15.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Sydney metro's figures of 42.9% houses and 57.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Putney stood at 47.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.2% and rented ones at 15.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,467, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,600. Median weekly rent in Putney was $700, compared to Sydney metro's $460. Nationally, Putney's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 83.9% of all households, including 47.6% that are couples with children, 26.9% that are couples without children, and 8.2% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 16.1%, with lone person households at 14.4% and group households comprising 1.3% of the total. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

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

Putney's educational attainment notably exceeds national averages. Among residents aged 15+, 42.4% possess university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 29.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are also significant, with 27.1% of residents holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 11.4% and certificates at 15.7%.

Current educational participation is high, with 29.8% enrolled in formal education. This includes primary (9.3%), secondary (9.1%), and tertiary education (6.9%). Putney Public School serves the area, enrolling 398 students as of a specific date. The school focuses on primary education, with ICSEA score of 1110. Secondary options are available in nearby areas. School places per 100 residents stand at 9.5, below the regional average of 13.2.

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

Transport analysis indicates 29 active stops in Putney, offering a mix of ferry and bus services. These are covered by 15 routes, facilitating 3,613 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 143 meters to the nearest stop.

Daily service frequency stands at 516 trips across all routes, translating to about 124 weekly trips per individual stop.

Putney's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Putney shows excellent health outcomes across all age groups, with very low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover stands at approximately 58% (2,421 people), compared to 62.1% across Greater Sydney.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.3% and 5.9% respectively. A total of 75.4% report no medical ailments, compared to 77.6% in Greater Sydney. Putney has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over (21.9%, 917 people), exceeding Greater Sydney's 16.3%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are strong and align with the general population's profile.

Putney 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

Putney, compared to most local markets, exhibited high cultural diversity with 31.9% of its residents born overseas and 32.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Putney, accounting for 67.3% of its population, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 48.2%. The top three ancestry groups were English (16.6%), Australian (16.5%), and Chinese (11.6%), the latter being lower than the regional average of 20.9%.

Notably, Italian (11.0%) and Lebanese (3.8%) ethnicities were overrepresented in Putney compared to their regional averages of 5.1% and 1.5%, respectively, while Croatian ethnicity was also notably higher at 1.4% versus the region's 0.6%.

Putney hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Putney is 43 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that individuals aged 55-64 years make up 14.9% of the population, while those aged 25-34 years constitute only 8.4%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of individuals aged 75-84 has increased from 4.7% to 6.9%, while the percentage of those aged 45-54 has decreased from 14.6% to 12.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Putney's age structure. The number of individuals aged 75-84 is projected to rise by 209 people (72%), from 289 to 499. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 91% of total population growth, reflecting Putney's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the age groups of 25-34 years and 0-4 years are expected to experience population declines.