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

AreaSearch's analysis indicates Spring Farm's population was around 11,571 as of November 2025. This shows an increase of 2,032 people (21.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,539. The change is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 11,379 in June 2024 and an additional 225 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,974 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Spring Farm's growth of 21.3% since the 2021 census exceeded its SA3 area (6.1%) and the state, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 44.6% of overall population gains recently.

All drivers including interstate migration and overseas migration were positive factors. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year, are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Projected demographic shifts suggest an above median population growth, with Spring Farm expected to increase by 2,416 persons to 2041 based on latest numbers, recording a gain of 19.2% in total over the 17 years.

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 recorded approximately 116 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 582 homes have been approved, with an additional 10 approved so far in FY-26. On average, over these five years, around 6.8 new residents arrived per year for each dwelling constructed.

This indicates that supply is significantly lagging demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $202,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY-26, commercial development approvals have totalled $477,000, reflecting a predominantly residential focus in Spring Farm. Comparatively, Spring Farm shows 199.0% higher construction activity per person relative to Greater Sydney, offering buyers greater choice. However, recent data suggests that construction activity has eased recently. This high level of construction activity is significantly above the national average, indicating robust developer interest in the area.

Recent construction comprises 77.0% standalone homes and 23.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 94.0% houses. This trend may indicate decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. With approximately 175 people per dwelling approval, Spring Farm exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Looking ahead, it is projected that Spring Farm will grow by around 2,224 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population 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 may impact this region. Notable ones 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 an unemployment rate of 1.8% as of June 2025. This is lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

The employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.8%. As of June 2025, 6906 residents are employed with a workforce participation rate of 77.9%, higher than 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. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 4.8%, while the labour force also grew by 4.8%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 2.4%. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a rise in unemployment to 4.5%. According to Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025, national employment is projected to expand by 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.

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

Spring Farm had a median taxpayer income of $66,817 and an average of $81,910 according to AreaSearch's postcode level ATO data for the financial year 2022. This is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. As of September 2025, estimated incomes based on a 12.61% Wage Price Index growth would be approximately $75,243 (median) and $92,239 (average). Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Spring Farm are all high, ranking between the 87th and 88th percentiles nationally. The predominant income cohort spans 46.1% of locals, with 5,334 people earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly. This is similar to the regional trend where 30.9% fall into this bracket. Economic strength is evident with 31.0% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting increased consumer spending. Despite high housing costs consuming 20.7% of income, disposable income remains 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. This is compared to Sydney metro's 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 at $2,500 compared to the Australian average of $1,863. Rents in Spring Farm were substantially above the national figure of $375 at $510.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute 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 aligns with 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 the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 15.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, 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 12.3% in primary education, 6.4% in secondary education, and 3.8% pursuing tertiary education.

Spring Farm Public School serves the area, with an enrollment of 856 students as of a recent report. The school focuses on primary education, with ICSEA score of 998, indicating typical Australian school conditions. Secondary options are available in nearby areas due to limited local capacity (7.4 places per 100 residents vs regional average of 16.9).

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 in Spring Farm, offering mixed bus services. These stops are covered by 10 distinct routes, facilitating 311 weekly passenger trips collectively. Transport access is deemed good, with residents usually situated 267 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 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

Spring Farm's health outcomes data shows excellent results across all age groups. Both younger and older cohorts have low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover stands at approximately 61% of the total population (7,035 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 55.2% and close to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 8.3% and 7.9% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 76.5%, report being free from medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 71.6%. Spring Farm has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 6.6% (764 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 12.9%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than 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, surveyed in 2016, had a cultural diversity level above average, with 17.1% of its population born overseas and 15.9% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Spring Farm as of 2016, accounting for 56.0% of the population, compared to 64.3% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestry, Australians made up 28.4%, English 23.8%, and Other groups 11.1%.

Notably, Maltese were overrepresented at 1.8% (vs regional 1.8%), Spanish at 0.8% (vs 0.6%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (vs 0.3%).

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, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's median of 38 years. Spring Farm had a higher concentration of residents aged 0-4 (11.2%), compared to Greater Sydney and the national average of 5.7%. However, it had fewer residents aged 55-64 (6.4%) than Greater Sydney. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 35-44 grew from 17.1% to 19.2%, while the 25-34 cohort declined from 23.1% to 19.9%. The 0-4 age group also decreased from 13.0% to 11.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Spring Farm's age profile. The 55-64 age cohort is expected to expand by 908 people (122%), from 741 to 1,650. Conversely, the 5-14 and 0-4 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.