Spring Farm
Statistical Area - sa2

Spring Farm lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Spring Farm's population was around 11,574 as of August 2025, an increase of 2,035 people from the 2021 Census figure of 9,539. This growth represents a 21.3% rise since the census and is inferred from ABS estimated resident population figures for June 2024 (11,379) and validated new addresses added since then (226). The population density was 1,975 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Spring Farm's growth rate exceeded both its SA3 area (5.9%) and the state level. Natural growth contributed approximately 44.6% of overall population gains during recent periods, with interstate migration and overseas migration also being positive factors. 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, 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 the years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, Spring Farm is expected to have an above median population growth among Australian statistical areas. By 2041, it is projected to increase by 2,416 persons, representing a total gain of 19.2% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Spring Farm was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Spring Farm has approved approximately 116 residential properties annually. Between FY21 and FY25, a total of 582 homes were granted approval, with an additional 6 approved so far in FY26. On average, around 6.8 new residents arrived per dwelling constructed each year during these five financial years.

This supply lagging demand has led to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction cost for new dwellings is $355,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options. In FY26, commercial development approvals totaled $477,000, indicating a predominantly residential focus in Spring Farm. Compared to Greater Sydney, Spring Farm has 199.0% higher construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice. However, recent construction activity has eased. This high level of construction activity is significantly above the national average, reflecting robust developer interest in the area.

Recent construction comprises 77.0% standalone homes and 23.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving Spring Farm's suburban nature while providing more diverse housing options. This represents a notable shift from the current housing composition, which is 94.0% houses. This change may reflect decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles. With around 175 people per dwelling approval, Spring Farm exhibits characteristics of a growth area. By 2041, it is projected to grow by approximately 2,221 residents. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects that could impact the area. Notable projects include Evergreen Spring Farm, Springs Road/Macarthur Roundabout Upgrade, Elderslie Estate by Mirvac, and Spring Farm Riverside. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Spring Farm performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Spring Farm has a skilled workforce with low unemployment at 1.8%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.8%.

As of June 2025, 6,906 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.4%, below Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation is high at 77.9% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction is particularly strong, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 4.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data. From June 2024 to June 2025, employment levels increased by 4.8% and labour force by 4.8%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 1.8%. In contrast, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a slight rise in unemployment to 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Spring Farm's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

Spring Farm's median taxpayer income was $66,817 and average was $81,910 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is notably high nationally compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $75,243 (median) and $92,239 (average), based on a 12.61% increase since financial year 2022 as per Wage Price Index growth. Census data shows Spring Farm's household, family, and personal incomes rank high nationally, between the 87th and 88th percentiles. The predominant income cohort is 46.1% of locals (5,335 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring the regional trend where 30.9% fall into this category. Economic strength is evident with 31.0% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 20.7% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 81st percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Spring Farm is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Spring Farm, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.7% houses and 6.3% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 92.7% houses and 7.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Spring Farm was at 10.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 63.0% and rented ones at 26.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,500, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,383. The median weekly rent figure for Spring Farm was $510, compared to Sydney metro's $480. Nationally, Spring Farm's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Spring Farm features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households comprise 86.7% of all households, including 48.5% couples with children, 24.1% couples without children, and 13.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 13.3%, with lone person households at 11.9% and group households comprising 1.5%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which matches the Greater Sydney average.

Educational attainment in Spring Farm aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 23.0%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 15.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 42.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (29.5%). Educational participation is high at 31.1%, comprising primary education (12.3%), secondary education (6.4%), and tertiary education (3.8%).

Spring Farm Public School serves the area with an enrollment of 856 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 998) offering balanced educational opportunities for primary education only. Secondary options are available in nearby areas. Local school capacity is limited at 7.4 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 16.9, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Transport analysis indicates 24 operational stops within Spring Farm, offering mixed bus services. These stops are covered by 10 distinct routes, facilitating a total of 311 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents situated an average of 267 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency stands at 44 daily trips across all routes, translating to roughly 12 weekly trips per individual stop.

Spring Farm's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Spring Farm, with both younger and older age groups experiencing low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is notably high at approximately 61% of the total population (7,036 people), compared to 55.2% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.3%. Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 8.3 and 7.9% of residents respectively, while 76.5% report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 71.6% across Greater Sydney.

As of 2021, 6.6% of Spring Farm's residents are aged 65 and over (765 people), lower than the 12.9% in Greater Sydney. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those in the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Spring Farm was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Spring Farm's cultural diversity was above average, with 17.1% born overseas and 15.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Spring Farm at 56.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 64.3%. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (28.4%), English (23.8%), and Other (11.1%).

Notably, Maltese (1.8% vs regional 1.8%), Spanish (0.8% vs 0.6%), and Hungarian (0.4% vs 0.3%) groups were overrepresented in Spring Farm.

Spring Farm hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Spring Farm's median age in 2021 was 31 years, lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Spring Farm had a higher percentage of residents aged 0-4 (11.2%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (6.4%). This 0-4 concentration was notably above the national average of 5.7%. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 35 to 44 grew from 17.1% to 19.2%, while the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 23.1% to 19.9%. The 0-4 age group also decreased, from 13.0% to 11.2%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest significant changes in Spring Farm's age profile. The 55 to 64 age cohort is expected to increase substantially, adding 908 people (a 122% rise) from 741 to 1,650. Conversely, the 5-14 and 0-4 age groups are projected to decrease in population.