Putney

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 4,199 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 36 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,163 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,181 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 15 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,762 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth 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, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicate an increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation, with Putney expected to increase by 201 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 4.4% 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, 31 approvals have been recorded. Despite population decline in the area, 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 $919,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment by developers.

In FY-26, $6.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting limited commercial development focus compared to residential. When compared to Greater Sydney, Putney has slightly more development per person over the past five years, maintaining good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. This is reflective of strong developer confidence in the area. New developments consist of 26% detached dwellings and 74% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from the current housing pattern of 84% houses. This skew towards compact living offers affordable entry pathways, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. With around 78 people per dwelling approval, Putney is considered a low-density area.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Putney is projected to add 183 residents by 2041. Current construction levels are expected to meet housing demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Putney has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely to impact the area. Major projects include Putney Wharf, Mortlake Ferry Upgrade, Ryde Hospital Redevelopment, and Putney Hill. The following details those most relevant:.

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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 1.4%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 10.1%.

As of September 2025, 2631 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.8% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Putney is higher at 75.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 49.8% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical services (1.3 times the regional average), health care & social assistance, and education & training.

The accommodation & food sector has limited presence with only 3.3% employment compared to the regional average of 5.8%. Over a 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 10.1% alongside labour force growth of 9.0%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate by 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.1%, labour force grow by 2.4%, and unemployment increase by 0.2 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Putney's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

The median income of taxpayers in Putney SA2 was $60,075 in financial year 2023. The average income stood at $79,607 during the same period. These figures are higher than those for Greater Sydney, which were $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. By September 2025, estimates based on an 8.86% Wage Price Index growth suggest median income will be approximately $65,398 and average income will be around $86,660. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Putney rank highly nationally, between the 85th and 97th percentiles. In Putney, 37.7% of residents earn over $4,000 weekly, with a total of 1,583 people falling into this category. This is significantly higher than the broader area where the dominant earnings bracket is $1,500 - $2,999 at 30.9%. A notable 50.3% of residents earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting areas of prosperity that contribute to robust local economic activity. Housing expenses account for 13.4% of income. Residents' disposable income ranks them in the 97th percentile nationally, and Putney'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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 84.2% houses and 15.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Putney stood at 47.1%, with mortgaged properties at 37.2% and rented ones at 15.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,467, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Putney was $700, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Putney's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were 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% couples with children, 26.9% couples without children, and 8.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute 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 2.7.

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

Educational attainment in Putney is notably high, with 42.4% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications as of the latest data point, compared to Australia's national average of 30.4%. This educational advantage is reflected in the prevalence of bachelor degrees (29.4%), postgraduate qualifications (10.8%), and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 27.1% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (15.7%). Educational participation is high, with 29.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 9.3% in primary education, 9.1% in secondary education, and 6.9% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.3% in primary education, 9.1% in secondary education, and 6.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Putney has 31 active public transport stops offering a mix of ferry and bus services. These stops are served by 18 different routes, collectively facilitating 6,725 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 143 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Putney's primarily residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 89%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.9 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 49.8% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 960 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 216 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's health outcomes show impressive results based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Common health conditions have very low prevalence across all age groups. Private health cover is found to be high at approximately 58% of the total population, around 2,452 people. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.3% and 5.9% of residents respectively. About 75.4% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Putney has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 22.8%, or 956 people, than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

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's population was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 31.9% born overseas and 32.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Putney, making up 67.3%, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups were English (16.6%), Australian (16.5%), and Chinese (11.6%).

Notably, Italian (11.0%) was overrepresented in Putney compared to the regional average of 3.4%. Lebanese (3.8%) and Croatian (1.4%) also showed higher representation than their respective regional averages of 2.6% and 0.7%.

Putney's median age exceeds the national pattern

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 65-74 make up 12.5% of the population, while those aged 25-34 constitute only 8.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.7% to 7.3%, and the 65 to 74 cohort has increased from 11.4% to 12.5%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group has declined from 14.6% to 12.2%, and the 55 to 64 group has dropped from 15.7% to 14.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Putney's age structure. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to rise by 190 people (62%), from 308 to 499. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 91% of total population growth. Conversely, the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.