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 around 4,163 people as of Nov 2021 according to the Census. By Nov 2025, it is estimated at approximately 4,190, reflecting an increase of 27 people (0.6%). This change is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 4,181 in June 2024 and 13 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density stands at 2,756 persons per square kilometer, placing Putney in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed roughly 77.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are utilised, 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 suggest an increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation, with Putney expected to grow by approximately 201 persons by 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 4.6% over the 17 years.

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

Putney has seen approximately 50 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 252 homes. Up to FY-26, 27 approvals have been recorded. Despite population decline, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. New homes are being built at an average construction cost of $919,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment.

This financial year, $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 five-year period), supporting existing property values while maintaining good buyer choice. This is well above national averages, 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 represents a significant shift from existing housing patterns (currently 84.0% houses), suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. 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 suggest that housing supply 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 20% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects expected to impact the region. Notable projects are Putney Wharf, Mortlake Ferry Upgrade, Ryde Hospital Redevelopment, and Putney Hill. The following details projects likely 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 1.4% as of September 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 10.1%. In September 2025, 2,631 residents were employed with a workforce participation rate of 64.3%, similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key employment sectors are professional & technical (at 1.3 times the regional average), health care & social assistance, and education & training. The accommodation & food sector has limited presence at 3.3% compared to the regional average of 5.8%.

Over a 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 10.1%, labour force grew by 9.0%, and unemployment fell by 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.1% with a slight increase in unemployment to 4.2%. As of 25-November-25, NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs) with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, lower than the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase 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, assuming constant population projections 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 among taxpayers in Putney SA2 was $56,112 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $76,771 during the same period. These figures compare to those for Greater Sydney, which had a median income of $56,994 and an average income of $80,856. By September 2025, based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61%, estimated incomes would be approximately $63,188 (median) and $86,452 (average). Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Putney rank highly nationally, between the 85th and 97th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 37.7% of residents earn over $4000 weekly, with a significant 50.3% earning above $3000 weekly. Housing accounts for 13.4% of income, and Putney residents rank highly in disposable income, within the 97th percentile nationally. 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

In Putney, as per the latest Census evaluation, dwelling structures consisted of 84.2% houses and 15.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 42.9% houses and 57.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Putney stood at 47.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.2% and rented dwellings at 15.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,467, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,600. The median weekly rent in Putney was $700, higher than Sydney metro's $460. 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 constitute 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 comprise 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

Putney's residents aged 15+ show higher educational attainment than Australia's average. 42.4% have university qualifications, compared to the national 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 29.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 27.1% of residents holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.4% and certificates at 15.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.8% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.3% in primary, 9.1% in secondary, 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 29 active public transport stops. These include a mix of ferry and bus services. There are 15 different routes operating in total.

Weekly, these routes provide 3,613 passenger trips combined. The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 143 meters. On average, there are 516 trips per day across all routes. This 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

Putney shows excellent health outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Approximately 58% (~2,421 people) have private health cover, compared to 62.1% in Greater Sydney.

The most prevalent conditions are arthritis (6.3%) and asthma (5.9%). About 75.4% report no medical ailments, compared to 77.6% in Greater Sydney. Putney has 21.9% (917 people) aged 65 and over, higher than the 16.3% in Greater Sydney. Seniors' health outcomes are notably strong, outperforming general population 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 at 67.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 48.2%. The top three ancestral groups were English (16.6%), Australian (16.5%), and Chinese (11.6%), lower than the regional average of 20.9%.

Notably, Italian (11.0%) was overrepresented in Putney compared to the region's 5.1%, as were Lebanese (3.8% vs 1.5%) and Croatian (1.4% vs 0.6%).

Putney's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Putney is 43 years, considerably higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and substantially exceeding the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 55-64 are particularly prominent at 14.9%, while those aged 25-34 make up a smaller proportion at 8.4% compared to Greater Sydney. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.7% to 6.9% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 14.6% to 12.3%. By 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Putney's age structure. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to rise substantially by 209 people (72%), from 289 to 499. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 91% of total population growth, reflecting Putney's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.