Annandale (NSW)

Annandale is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of February 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Annandale (NSW) is around 9,976. This figure reflects an increase of 489 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,487. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 9,958 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 37 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 6,695 persons per square kilometer, placing Annandale in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 5.2% growth since the census positions it within 2.6 percentage points of the state's growth rate of 7.8%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 75.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth in the area.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, 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. Over this period, projections indicate an overall population decline of 160 persons by 2041 in Annandale. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, with the 75 to 84 age group projected to expand by 224 people.

The level of residential development activity in Annandale is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Annandale averaged approximately 20 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 100 homes were approved, with another 8 approved so far in FY-26. Over the past five financial years, an average of 0.1 people moved to the area per dwelling built.

This suggests that new supply has kept pace with or exceeded demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction cost value of new properties is $703,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, there have been $1.3 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating the area's residential nature.

Building activity shows 20.0% standalone homes and 80.0% medium to high-density housing, offering affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. Annandale reflects a highly mature market with around 3298 people per dwelling approval. Population projections indicating stability or decline suggest reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

Annandale has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 18 projects likely influencing the region. Notable ones are The Joinery Annandale, West End Residences, OTTO Annandale Student Accommodation (45-57 Parramatta Road), and Elger Street Social Housing. Below is a list of most relevant projects.

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The employment landscape in Annandale shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Annandale has a highly educated workforce with a notable presence in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 4.1%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, there are 6,319 employed residents, with an unemployment rate matching Greater Sydney's at 4.2%.

Workforce participation stands at 77.9%, exceeding Greater Sydney's 70.2%. Census responses reveal that 63.5% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Annandale specializes in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction employs only 5.7% of local workers, lower than Greater Sydney's 8.6%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, indicated by its Census working population vs resident population count. Over a 12-month period ending in May-25, Annandale's labour force decreased by 1.8%, with employment declining by 2.2% and unemployment rising by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Annandale's employment mix suggests local employment could grow by 7.4% in five years and 14.9% in ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released on 30 June 2023, the suburb of Annandale had a median income among taxpayers of $78,684 and an average income of $121,401. These figures are exceptionally high nationally compared to the national median of $60,817 and average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Annandale would be approximately $85,655 (median) and $132,157 (average) as of September 2025. From the Census conducted on 9 August 2021, household, family, and personal incomes in Annandale rank highly nationally, between the 93rd and 97th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 35.1% of locals (3,501 people) fall into the $4000+ income category, contrasting with the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 30.9%. Economic strength is evident in Annandale with 46.7% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 18.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 91st percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Annandale displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Annandale's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, comprised 22.8% houses and 77.2% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Annandale was 26.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.5% and rented ones at 42.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,467, higher than Sydney metro's $2,427. The median weekly rent was $570, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Annandale's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $3,467 versus the Australian average of $1,863. Rents in Annandale were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Annandale features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 62.7% of all households, including 28.0% couples with children, 26.3% couples without children, and 7.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for 37.3%, with lone person households at 31.5% and group households comprising 5.9%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Annandale shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Annandale's educational attainment is notably higher than national averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 61.0% have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. This high level of educational attainment positions Annandale favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 37.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (18.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%).

Vocational pathways make up 19.2% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas accounting for 9.4% and certificates for 9.8%. Educational participation is high in Annandale, with 30.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.3% in tertiary education, 9.0% in primary education, and 6.1% pursuing secondary education.

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

Annandale has 39 active public transport stops offering a mix of lightrail and bus services. These stops are served by 19 individual routes, collectively providing 7,609 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 165 meters to the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward using various modes of transportation. The car remains the dominant mode at 61%, while walking accounts for 12% and bus use is at 11%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.8 per dwelling, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 63.5% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 1,087 trips per day, equating to approximately 195 weekly trips per individual stop.

Annandale's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though slightly higher across older, at risk cohorts

AreaSearch's assessment of Annandale's health metrics shows strong performance across various indicators. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were found to be low among the general population, although slightly higher among older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover was exceptionally high in Annandale, with approximately 75% of the total population (7,453 people) having it, compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions were mental health issues affecting 9.3% of residents and asthma impacting 7.3%, while 72.3% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes for the under-65 population were better than average. Annandale has 14.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,466 people), with health outcomes among seniors being above average but ranking lower nationally than those of the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Annandale was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Annandale, surveyed in 2016, had a higher linguistic diversity than most local areas, with 14.5% of residents speaking languages other than English at home. Overseas-born individuals constituted 27.3% of the population. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 36.7%.

Notably, Judaism was slightly overrepresented at 0.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 0.8%. Ancestral origins indicated English (24.8%) and Australian (21.4%) as the most prevalent, both higher than regional averages of 19.0% and 17.3% respectively. Irish ancestry was also significant at 10.4%. Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: French (0.8%, vs regional 0.5%), Russian (0.5%, vs 0.4%), and Welsh (0.7%, vs 0.4%) were relatively more common in Annandale than in Greater Sydney.

Annandale's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Annandale is close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 years, equivalent to Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Annandale has a higher concentration of residents aged 45-54 (14.6%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (10.1%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has grown from 10.0% to 11.8%, while the proportion of those aged 75-84 increased from 3.6% to 4.9%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 has declined from 16.7% to 15.7%. By 2041, Annandale's age composition is expected to shift significantly. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 38%, reaching 673 people from the current 488. This growth will contribute to a significant increase in the proportion of residents aged 65 and above, which is expected to comprise 71% of Annandale's population growth by 2041. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 15-24 and 0-4 age cohorts.