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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Spring Farm's population is around 11,574 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 2,035 people 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 226 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,975 persons per square kilometer. Spring Farm's growth rate of 21.3% since the 2021 census exceeded that of its SA3 area (5.9%) and the state, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. 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 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, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for Spring Farm, expected to increase by 2,416 persons to 2041 based on the latest population 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 granted approval for approximately 116 residential properties annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, a total of 582 homes were approved, with another 6 so far in FY26. This results in an average of around 6.8 new residents arriving per dwelling constructed each year during this period.

The supply is significantly lagging demand, which typically leads to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New dwellings are developed at an average value of $355,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers in Spring Farm. In FY26, commercial development approvals totalled $477,000, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Spring Farm shows 199.0% higher construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice, although recent construction activity has eased somewhat. This high level of construction activity is significantly above the national average, indicating strong 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 that attracts space-seeking buyers.

This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is 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 exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Looking ahead, it is expected that Spring Farm will grow by approximately 2,221 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 to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects likely affecting this region: Evergreen Spring Farm, Springs Road/Macarthur Roundabout Upgrade, Spring Farm Riverside, and Spring Farm Parkway Stage 2. These are the key projects with potential 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's workforce comprises skilled individuals with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8%, lower than the national average.

Over the past year, employment has grown by an estimated 4.8%. As of June 2025, 6,906 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.4% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is high at 77.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Notably, Spring Farm specializes in construction, 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 comparing working population to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 4.8%, while the labour force also grew by 4.8%, maintaining a stable unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Sydney's employment growth was 2.6% over the same period, with a slight rise in unemployment to 4.5%. State-level data from Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41%, losing 19,270 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, and employment growth lagged at 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment 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, although these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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 in financial year 2022. This was high nationally compared to Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. As of March 2025, estimates suggest the median income would be approximately $73,900 and the average $90,592, based on a 10.6% growth in wages since financial year 2022. Census data shows incomes in Spring Farm rank highly nationally, between the 87th and 88th percentiles. The predominant income cohort spans 46.1% of locals (5,335 people) with incomes between $1,500 and $2,999. This mirrors 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 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

In Spring Farm, as per the latest Census, 93.7% of dwellings were houses while 6.3% comprised semi-detached, apartments, and 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 at 63.0% and rented ones at 26.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,500, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,383. Weekly rent in Spring Farm averaged $510, compared to Sydney metro's $480. Nationally, Spring Farm's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,500 versus 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 constitute 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 comprise the remaining 13.3%, with lone person households at 11.9% and group households making up 1.5% of the total. 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%, 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. The area has limited local school capacity, with 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

Analysis of public transport in Spring Farm indicates that there are currently 24 operational transport stops. These stops cater to a variety of bus routes, totalling 10 individual services. Collectively, these routes facilitate 311 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in the area is deemed good, with residents on average located approximately 267 meters from their nearest transport stop. Service frequency across all routes averages around 44 trips per day, which translates 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 various age groups. Both younger and older residents have a 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 the national average of 55.3%.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 8.3 and 7.9% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 76.5%, report being completely free from medical ailments compared to 71.6% in Greater Sydney. As of 2021, Spring Farm has 6.6% of its population aged 65 and over (765 people), which is lower than the 12.9% in Greater Sydney. While health outcomes among seniors are above average, they 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 between 2016 and 2021, showed above-average cultural diversity with 17.1% of its population born overseas and 15.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Spring Farm, comprising 56.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 64.3%. The top three ancestral groups were Australian (28.4%), English (23.8%), and Other (11.1%).

Notably, Maltese were overrepresented at 1.8% versus the regional average of 1.8%, Spanish at 0.8% compared to 0.6%, and Hungarian at 0.4% versus 0.3%.

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 the Greater Sydney average of 37 years and the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Spring Farm has a higher percentage of residents aged 0-4 (11.2%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (6.4%). This concentration of 0-4 residents is notably higher than the national average of 5.7%. From 2021 to present, the population aged 35-44 has increased from 17.1% to 19.2%, while the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 23.1% to 19.9%. The 0-4 group has also seen a decrease 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 grow substantially, increasing by 908 people (122%) from 741 to 1,650. Conversely, the 5-14 and 0-4 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.