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 May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Annandale (NSW) is around 10,028 people. This reflects an increase from the population reported in the 2021 Census, which was 9,487 people. The increase of 541 people (5.7%) since the census is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 39 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level results in a density ratio of 6,730 persons per square kilometer, placing Annandale in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 5.7% since the census is within 1.4 percentage points of the state's growth rate of 7.1%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 75.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth in Annandale.

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 the 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. According to these projections, Annandale's population is expected to decline by 150 persons by 2041. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, with the 75 to 84 age group projected to grow by 206 people during this period.

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

Annandale has seen approximately 20 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years ending FY-26. This totals around 100 homes, with 8 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. Despite population decline during this period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, indicating a balanced market with diverse buyer options. New home construction averages $703,000, signifying developer focus on premium segments.

Commercial development approvals total $1.3 million in FY-26, reflecting residential dominance. Approved developments comprise 20% detached dwellings and 80% townhouses or apartments, offering affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. Annandale's population density per dwelling approval is approximately 3298 people, suggesting an established market.

With stable or declining population forecasts, housing pressure may ease, benefiting buyers.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects that may affect this region. Notable ones include The Joinery Annandale, West End Residences, Sydney Metro West - The Bays Station, and OTTO Annandale Student Accommodation (45-57 Parramatta Road). The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Annandale remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Annandale has a highly educated workforce with the technology sector being notably represented. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, 6318 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate aligns with Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Annandale is high at 77.1% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. Census responses indicate that 63.5% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdown impacts. The dominant employment sectors 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, while construction has a limited presence at 5.7% compared to the regional average of 8.6%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as suggested by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.8%, and employment declined by 2.3% in Annandale, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Annandale's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.4% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

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

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023. Annandale's median income among taxpayers was $78,684 with an average of $121,401. Nationally, this is in the top percentile. Greater Sydney had a median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. By March 2026, estimated incomes would be approximately $86,804 (median) and $133,930 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32%. Census data shows Annandale's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly, between the 93rd and 97th percentiles nationally. Income distribution in Annandale is dominated by the $4000+ bracket with 35.1% of residents (3,519 people), differing from broader area patterns where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 30.9%. High earners above $3,000/week make up 46.7%, indicating strong economic capacity. Housing costs consume 18.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 91st percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking is 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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 22.8% houses and 77.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Annandale was at 26.3%, with the rest either mortgaged (31.5%) or rented (42.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,467, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Annandale 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, and rents 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 the remaining 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

Educational attainment in Annandale exceeds national and state averages significantly. As of a given date, 61.0% of residents aged 15 and above held university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. This high level of educational attainment positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees were the most common at 37.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (18.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%).

Vocational pathways accounted for 19.2% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 9.4% and certificates 9.8%. Educational participation was notably high, with 30.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of a specific date. This included 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, serving a mix of lightrail and buses. These are covered by 19 routes, offering 7,609 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents have excellent access to transport, with an average distance of 165 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 61%, followed by walking at 12% and bus at 11%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.8 per dwelling, below the regional average.

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

Annandale's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Annandale shows strong health performance across various metrics assessed by AreaSearch. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low for both young and old age cohorts. Private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 75% of the total population (7,491 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions were mental health issues affecting 9.3% of residents and asthma impacting 7.3%. A total of 72.3% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Health outcomes for the under-65 population were better than average. The area had 14.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,423 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.5%. Senior health outcomes were above average, broadly in line with national rankings for the general 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 a language other than English at home. Overseas-born population was 27.3%. Christianity dominated religiously with 36.7%, but Judaism showed an overrepresentation at 0.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry, Annandale had notably higher percentages for English (24.8%), Australian (21.4%) and Irish (10.4%). French (0.8%), Russian (0.5%) and Welsh (0.7%) were also overrepresented compared to regional averages.

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

The median age in Annandale is 38 years, close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 and equivalent to Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Annandale has a higher proportion of residents aged 45-54 (14.5%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (11.2%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the age group 15-24 has increased from 10.0% to 11.2%, while the 75-84 cohort has risen from 3.6% to 4.7%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has decreased from 10.8% to 10.0%. By 2041, Annandale's age composition is expected to change significantly. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 41%, reaching 663 people from 471. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 70% of the population growth. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 15-24 and 0-4 age groups.