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 7,807 as of Feb 2026, reflecting a 4.0% increase since the 2021 Census which recorded 7,504 people. This growth is inferred from an estimated resident population of 7,689 in June 2024 and 23 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 95 persons per square kilometer. Yarramundi-Londonderry's growth rate of 4.0% is close to its SA3 area's growth rate of 4.7%. Natural growth contributed approximately 61.9% of overall population gains recently. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Projected demographic shifts indicate above median population growth, with the area expected to increase by 882 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 9.8% over 17 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 approved approximately 10 residential properties annually. Between Financial Year 21 and Financial Year 25, a total of 52 homes were approved. In Financial Year 26, up to May, 5 homes have been granted approval. On average, over the past five financial years, around 1.2 new residents arrived per new home built.

However, this figure has increased to 13.4 people per dwelling in the past two financial years, indicating growing demand and decreasing supply. The average construction value of development projects is $459,000, which is slightly above the regional average. This year, $826,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting a predominant focus on residential development. Compared to Greater Sydney, Yarramundi - Londonderry has significantly lower construction activity, 70% below the regional average per person. This limited new construction typically increases demand and pricing for existing properties.

The area's development is primarily composed of detached houses, maintaining its low-density character and attracting space-seeking buyers. As of now, there are an estimated 1245 people in the area per dwelling approval. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Yarramundi - Londonderry is projected to add 764 residents by 2041. Development appears to be keeping pace with projected growth, but buyers may face increased competition as the population expands.

Yarramundi - Londonderry 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 14 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Stockland The Gables Masterplanned Community, Gables Public School and Preschool, Box Hill Release Area Development, and Box Hill Infrastructure Projects. Relevant details are provided below.

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The employment environment in Yarramundi - Londonderry shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Yarramundi - Londonderry has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 2.5% as of September 2025. There are 3,656 residents employed, which is 1.7% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation stands at 57.9%, lower than Greater Sydney's 70.0%. A high proportion of residents work from home, with 26.5% doing so according to Census responses. The leading employment industries are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction is particularly strong, with an employment share 2.4 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 3.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Local employment opportunities appear limited based on Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force decreased by 3.9% alongside a 3.7% employment decline, causing unemployment to fall by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a rise in unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia indicate that national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Yarramundi - Londonderry's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.1% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does 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 Yarramundi - Londonderry SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $60,541 and an average of $73,214 in financial year 2023. This was higher than the national average, with Greater Sydney having a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. By September 2025, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 8.86%, the estimated median income would be approximately $65,905 and the average around $79,701. According to census data, household incomes ranked at the 81st percentile ($2,271 weekly), while personal incomes ranked at the 54th percentile. The predominant income bracket was $1,500 - 2,999, with 33.0% of locals (2,576 people) falling into this category. High weekly earnings exceeded $3,000 for 34.0% of households, indicating strong consumer spending. Housing expenses accounted for 14.0% of income, and residents ranked in the 83rd percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 4th decile.

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

In Yarramundi-Londonderry, as per the latest Census, 97.2% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 2.8% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Sydney metro's dwelling composition of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Yarramundi-Londonderry stood at 41.2%, with mortgaged dwellings making up 38.0% and rented ones 20.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,500, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Weekly rent median was recorded at $470, matching Sydney metro's figure but significantly higher than the national average of $375 for rents and $1,863 for mortgage repayments.

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

Family households comprise 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% of the total. 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%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 48.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (38.8%). Educational participation is high at 39.5%, with 13.9% in primary education, 12.6% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis indicates 74 active stops operating within Yarramundi-Londonderry area. These are serviced by 41 routes, offering 538 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents located on average 578 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential, with most commuting outward. Car remains dominant at 91%, while 5% walk. Vehicle ownership averages 2.4 per dwelling, above regional average.

In 2021 Census, 26.5% of residents worked from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 76 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 7 weekly trips per stop.

Yarramundi - Londonderry's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows excellent results in Yarramundi - Londonderry based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low overall, with younger cohorts particularly showing a very low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover was found to be high at approximately 55% of the total population (~4,325 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Asthma and arthritis were the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 7.6 and 7.4% of residents respectively. A total of 71.0% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among the working-age population are generally typical. The area has 15.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,198 people). Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally than 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 had a cultural diversity level below average, with 77.1% of its population being citizens, 83.8% born in Australia, and 87.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Yarramundi-Londonderry, comprising 68.7%, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (27.6%), English (24.5%), and Maltese (13.4%), all substantially higher than the regional averages of 17.8%, 19.0%, and 1.0%, respectively.

Notably, Lebanese (0.8% vs regional 2.6%), Dutch (1.6% vs regional 0.7%), and Polish (0.8% vs regional 0.6%) ethnic groups were overrepresented in Yarramundi-Londonderry.

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

The median age in Yarramundi - Londonderry is 38 years, close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 and equivalent to Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Yarramundi - Londonderry has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (12.6%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (13.1%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the population aged 85+ grew from 0.7% to 1.8%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 decreased from 14.9% to 13.1%. By 2041, Yarramundi - Londonderry's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 67%, reaching 606 people from 362. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 72% of the population growth, while declines are projected for the 15-24 and 0-4 age groups.