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

Spring Farm's population was around 11,571 as of November 2025. This reflected an increase of 2,032 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,539. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,379 in June 2024 and an additional 225 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 1,974 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Spring Farm's growth of 21.3% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area (6.1%) and the state level. Natural growth contributed approximately 44.6% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including interstate migration and overseas migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopted 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 utilised NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group were applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth was projected for the area, with an expected increase of 2,416 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting 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 FY21 to FY25, around 582 homes have been approved, with an additional 10 approved so far in FY26. On average, over these five years, about 6.8 new residents arrived per dwelling constructed.

This supply has lagged behind demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average value of new dwellings developed is $202,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY26, $477,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Spring Farm shows 199.0% higher construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice. Recent construction comprises 77.0% standalone homes and 23.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban nature while attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 175 people per dwelling approval, Spring Farm exhibits characteristics of a growth area.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the area is expected to grow by approximately 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 moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 40thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects that could impact this region. Major initiatives include Evergreen Spring Farm, Springs Road/Macarthur Roundabout Upgrade, Elderslie Estate by Mirvac, and Spring Farm Riverside. The following list details those expected 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's workforce is skilled with well-represented essential services sectors. The unemployment rate in Spring Farm was 1.8% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.9%. There were 7,287 residents employed by September 2025, with an unemployment rate of 2.4%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Spring Farm was 77.9%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries among residents were health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Spring Farm showed strong specialization in construction with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services were under-represented at 4.2% compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 5.9% and labour force by 6.1%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. State-level data from NSW as of 25-Nov showed employment contracted by 0.03%, losing 2,260 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Spring Farm's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

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

The Spring Farm SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $66,817 and an average of $81,910 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. Nationally, these figures are very high compared to Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $75,243 (median) and $92,239 (average). Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Spring Farm rank highly nationally, between the 86th and 87th percentiles. The predominant income cohort spans 46.1% of locals (5,334 people), falling within the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to the region where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Economic strength is evident with 31.0% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 20.7% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 80th 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

In Spring Farm, as recorded in the latest Census, 93.7% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 6.3% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Sydney metro's figures of 92.7% houses and 7.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Spring Farm stood at 10.7%, with mortgaged dwellings making up 63.0% and rented ones accounting for 26.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,500, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,383. The median weekly rent figure in 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, with rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

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 making up 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 Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common 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%, with 12.3% in primary education, 6.4% in secondary education, and 3.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis shows 24 active stops in Spring Farm. These are bus stops serviced by 10 routes offering 311 weekly passenger trips. Accessibility is rated good with residents typically 267 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 44 trips per day across all routes, equating to about 12 weekly trips per stop.

Spring Farm's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Health outcomes data shows notable results across Spring Farm, with low prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age groups. Approximately 61% of the total population (7,035 people) has private health cover, compared to 55.2% in Greater Sydney and a 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.

Around 76.5% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.6% in Greater Sydney. Spring Farm has 6.6% (764 people) of its population aged 65 and over, lower than the 12.9% in Greater Sydney. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those in the broader 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's population shows above-average cultural diversity, with 17.1% born overseas and 15.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Spring Farm, accounting for 56.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 64.3%. The top three ancestral groups are Australian (28.4%), English (23.8%), and Other (11.1%).

Notably, Maltese, Spanish, and Croatian ethnicities have higher representations in Spring Farm than the regional averages: Maltese at 1.8% vs 1.8%, Spanish at 0.8% vs 0.6%, and Croatian at 0.9% vs 0.9%.

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

Spring Farm's median age is 31 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Spring Farm has a higher concentration of residents aged 0-4 (11.2%), compared to Greater Sydney's 9.5% and the national average of 5.7%. However, it has fewer residents aged 55-64 (6.4%) than both Greater Sydney (9.8%) and Australia (13.7%). Between 2021 and present, Spring Farm's 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 modeling predicts significant changes in Spring Farm's age profile. The 55 to 64 age cohort is projected to increase by 908 people (122%), from 741 to 1,650. Conversely, the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.