Spring Farm

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Spring Farm's population is around 11,604 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 2,065 people (21.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,539 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,379 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 229 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,980 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Spring Farm's 21.6% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (6.9%), along with the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 44.6% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering the projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth of Australian statistical areas is projected, with the area expected to increase by 2,416 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting recording a gain of 18.9% 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 around 116 residential properties granted approval annually, with 582 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 12 so far in FY-26. Given an average of 6.8 new residents per year arriving per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is substantially lagging demand, which generally means heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, while new dwellings are developed at an average value of $202,000—below the regional average—suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. Additionally, $477,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, suggesting a predominantly residential focus.

Relative to Greater Sydney, Spring Farm shows 199.0% higher construction activity (per person), offering buyers greater choice, though construction activity has eased recently. This 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 (currently 94.0% houses), indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. With around 175 people per dwelling approval, Spring Farm shows characteristics of a growth area.

Looking ahead, Spring Farm is expected to grow by 2,191 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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 moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 46thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 7 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Evergreen Spring Farm, Springs Road/Macarthur Roundabout Upgrade, Elderslie Estate by Mirvac, and Spring Farm Riverside, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Spring Farm features a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of just 1.7%, and 7.2% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 7,452 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.5% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (92.1% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 30.8% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area shows particularly strong specialization in construction, with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level. On the other hand, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 4.2% of Spring Farm's workforce compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 7.2% and the labour force increased by 7.4%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with a marginal rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Spring Farm. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Spring Farm's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

The Spring Farm SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $71,225 and an average of $85,944 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. This is extremely high nationally, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $77,536 (median) and $93,559 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Spring Farm, between the 86th and 87th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate the predominant cohort spans 46.1% of locals (5,349 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, mirroring the region where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Economic strength emerges through 31.0% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 20.7% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 80th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Spring Farm is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure within Spring Farm, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 93.7% houses and 6.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Spring Farm was lagging that of Sydney metro, at 10.7%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (63.0%) or rented (26.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Sydney metro average at $2,500, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $510, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Spring Farm's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Spring Farm features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 86.7% of all households, comprising 48.5% couples with children, 24.1% couples without children, and 13.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 13.3%, with lone person households at 11.9% and group households comprising 1.5% of the total. The median household size of 3.0 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (23.0%) substantially below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 15.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 42.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (29.5%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.3% in primary education, 6.4% in secondary education, and 3.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 33 active transport stops operating within Spring Farm, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 10 individual routes, collectively providing 462 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 261 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 94%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A high 30.8% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 66 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 14 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Spring Farm is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Spring Farm demonstrates above-average health outcomes, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is quite low across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the total population (7,194 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 8.3% and 7.9% of residents, respectively, while 76.5% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 7.0% of residents aged 65 and over (814 people), which is lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Spring Farm records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Spring Farm was found to be above average in terms of cultural diversity, with 17.1% of its population born overseas and 15.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Spring Farm was found to be Christianity, which makes up 56.0% of people in Spring Farm. This compares to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Spring Farm are Australian, comprising 28.4% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 17.8%, English, comprising 23.8% of the population, and Other, comprising 11.1% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Maltese is notably overrepresented at 1.8% of Spring Farm (vs 1.0% regionally), Spanish at 0.8% (vs 0.6%) and Croatian at 0.9% (vs 0.7%).

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

At 31 years, Spring Farm's median age is notably under the Greater Sydney average of 37 and is significantly lower than the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Sydney, Spring Farm has a higher concentration of 0 - 4 residents (10.8%) but fewer 55 - 64 year-olds (6.7%). This 0 - 4 concentration is well above the national 5.7%. In the period since 2021, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 17.1% to 19.5% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort increased from 9.2% to 10.2%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 23.1% to 18.8% and the 0 to 4 group dropped from 13.0% to 10.8%. Demographic modeling suggests Spring Farm's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to grow steadily, expanding by 1,008 people (46%) from 2,183 to 3,192. Conversely, the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.