Yarramundi - Londonderry

An assessment of population growth drivers in Yarramundi - Londonderry reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Yarramundi-Londonderry's population is around 7,649 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 145 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,504. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,636 in June 2025 and an additional 19 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 93 persons per square kilometer. Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth contributing approximately 59.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected, with the area expected to increase by 879 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 11.3% in total over the 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Yarramundi - Londonderry, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Yarramundi - Londonderry has recorded approximately 10 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 52 homes were approved, with an additional six approved so far in FY-26. On average, about 1.2 new residents arrived per year for each new home over these five financial years. However, this figure has increased to 13.4 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting a rise in demand and tightening supply.

The average construction value of development projects is $459,000, slightly above the regional average. This year, $826,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Yarramundi - Londonderry shows significantly reduced construction activity, with 70.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. Recent development has consisted entirely of detached houses, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

The estimated population count is 1245 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Yarramundi - Londonderry is projected to add 866 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Yarramundi - Londonderry has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 36thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects that could impact the region. Key initiatives include Stockland The Gables Masterplanned Community, Gables Public School and Preschool, Box Hill Infrastructure Projects, and Stockland Gables Town Centre. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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The labour market in Yarramundi - Londonderry demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Yarramundi-Londonderry has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 2.8%. As of December 2025, there are 3604 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.4% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in the area is lower at 57.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census data, 26.5% of residents work from home. The leading employment industries are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction is particularly strong with an employment share of 2.4 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical jobs are under-represented at 3.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. There appears to be limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the working population vs resident population count. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the labour force decreased by 4.6% and employment declined by 4.8%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Yarramundi-Londonderry's employment mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.1% over ten years.

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

The Yarramundi - Londonderry SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $60,541 and an average of $73,214 in the financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is higher than national averages, with Greater Sydney's median income being $60,817 and average income being $83,003. By March 2026, estimates suggest the median income will be approximately $66,789 and the average will be around $80,770, based on a 10.32% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. Census data shows household incomes rank at the 81st percentile ($2,271 weekly), while personal income ranks at the 54th percentile. Income brackets indicate that 33.0% of locals (2,524 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 category, mirroring the region where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Economic strength is evident with 34.0% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. Housing accounts for 14.0% of income, and residents rank within the 83rd percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Yarramundi - Londonderry is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Yarramundi - Londonderry, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.2% houses and 2.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Yarramundi - Londonderry was at 41.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.0% and rented ones at 20.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,500, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent was recorded at $470, matching the Sydney metro figure. Nationally, Yarramundi - Londonderry's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 84.6% of all households, including 46.0% couples with children, 25.3% couples without children, and 11.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 15.4%, with lone person households at 13.6% and group households comprising 2.1%. The median household size is 3.3 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Educational outcomes in Yarramundi - Londonderry fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 13.4%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 48.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (38.8%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 39.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.9% in primary education, 12.6% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The analysis of public transport in Yarramundi - Londonderry shows there are 74 active transport stops operating within the area, serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are serviced by 41 individual routes, collectively providing 538 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 578 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. The car remains the dominant mode of transport at 91%, with 5% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 2.4 per dwelling, which is above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 26.5% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 76 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 7 weekly trips per individual stop.

Yarramundi - Londonderry's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance in Yarramundi - Londonderry based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, particularly among younger cohorts who exhibit very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 55% (~4237 people) of the total population has private health cover, compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (7.6%) and arthritis (7.4%), while 71.0% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 15.4% (~1179 people) of residents aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally than those of the broader population.

Yarramundi - Londonderry ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Yarramundi-Londonderry's cultural diversity was found to be below average. Its population comprised 77.1% citizens, with 83.8% born in Australia, and 87.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, making up 68.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 49.2%.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (27.6%), English (24.5%), and Maltese (13.4%). These percentages were substantially higher than regional averages of 17.8%, 19.0%, and 1.0% respectively. Notably, Lebanese, Dutch, and Polish ethnicities were overrepresented in Yarramundi-Londonderry at 0.8%, 1.6%, and 0.8% respectively, compared to regional averages of 2.6%, 0.7%, and 0.6%.

Yarramundi - Londonderry's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Yarramundi - Londonderry was close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 years at the time of the census. It was also equivalent to Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Yarramundi - Londonderry had a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (12.6%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (13.8%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the population aged 85+ grew from 0.7% to 1.8%, while the 75-84 age group increased from 3.7% to 4.7%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group decreased from 14.9% to 13.8%. By 2041, Yarramundi - Londonderry is projected to experience significant shifts in its age composition. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 70%, reaching 612 people from the previous 361. Those aged 65 and above are projected to comprise 68% of the population growth. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups.