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 was 4,163 according to the 2021 Census. By Nov 2025, it had increased to around 4,190, a rise of 27 people (0.6%). This growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 4,181 in June 2024 and the addition of 13 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was approximately 2,756 persons per square kilometer as of Nov 2025, placing Putney in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. Overseas migration contributed about 77.0% of Putney's recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for SA2 areas released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends suggest Putney will increase by around 201 persons to reach approximately 4,391 by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 4.6% over the 17-year period from Nov 2025 to Dec 2041.

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, 23 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 expected construction cost value for new homes is $1,314,000, indicating a focus on premium properties by developers.

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 activity (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 averages, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. New developments consist of 26.0% detached dwellings and 74.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from current housing patterns (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. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Putney is projected to add 192 residents by 2041.

Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Putney has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones are 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 well represented. The unemployment rate was 1.6% as of June 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 12.6%. In June 2025, 2,707 residents were employed with a workforce participation rate of 64.3%, similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key employment sectors include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Professional & technical services have particularly high representation, at 1.3 times the regional average.

The accommodation & food sector has limited presence with 3.3% employment compared to the regional average of 5.8%. Employment growth in Putney over the past year was 12.6%, while the labour force grew by 11.3%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate by 1.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6% and unemployment increase slightly. State-level data from Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National projections forecast total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but industry-specific growth rates vary significantly. 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.

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

The median income among taxpayers in Putney SA2 was $56,112 according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. The average income stood at $76,771 during this period. In comparison, Greater Sydney's median and average incomes were $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. As of September 2025, based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61%, estimated median income is approximately $63,188 and average income is around $86,452. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Putney rank highly nationally, between the 85th and 97th percentiles. The earnings profile reveals that 37.7% of residents earn over $4000 weekly (1,579 people), differing from the broader area where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 30.9%. Notably, 50.3% of Putney's residents earn above $3,000 weekly, indicating prosperity and robust local economic activity. Housing accounts for 13.4% of income, with strong earnings placing residents in 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 structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 84.2% houses and 15.7% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 42.9% houses and 57.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Putney was 47.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.2% and rented ones at 15.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Putney was $3,467, above Sydney metro's average of $2,600. The median weekly rent in Putney was $700, compared to Sydney metro's $460. Nationally, Putney's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 comprise 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 account for the remaining 16.1%, with lone person households at 14.4% and group households making up 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

In Putney, 42.4% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, exceeding the Australian average of 30.4%. The area's highest educational attainment is in bachelor degrees (29.4%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, 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.

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

The analysis of public transport in Putney shows that there are 29 active transport stops currently operating. These include a mix of ferry and bus services. A total of 15 individual routes service these stops, collectively offering 3,613 weekly passenger trips.

The report rates transport accessibility as excellent, with residents typically located just 143 meters from the nearest transport stop. Across all routes, service frequency averages at 516 trips per day, which equates to approximately 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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Putney, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is found to be high at approximately 58% of the total population (around 2,421 people), compared to 62.1% across Greater Sydney.

The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.3% and 5.9% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 75.4%, report being completely free of medical ailments, slightly lower than the 77.6% reported across Greater Sydney. Putney has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 21.9% (around 917 people), compared to 16.3% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors in Putney are notably strong, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

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 showed high cultural diversity, with 31.9% born overseas and 32.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Putney, accounting for 67.3%, compared to 48.2% across Greater Sydney. 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%.

Notable differences existed in the representation of Italian (11.0% vs regional 5.1%), Lebanese (3.8% vs 1.5%), and Croatian (1.4% vs 0.6%) ethnic groups.

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 55-64 make up 14.9% of the population, while those aged 25-34 constitute only 8.4%. Between 2021 and present, the percentage 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 show significant shifts in Putney's age structure. The number of individuals aged 75-84 is projected to rise substantially, increasing by 209 people (72%) from 289 to 499. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above are expected to account for 91% of total population growth. Conversely, the populations aged 25-34 and 0-4 are projected to decline.