Artarmon

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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, the suburb of Artarmon's population is estimated at around 9,921 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 504 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,417 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch estimates following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,921 persons per square kilometer, placing Artarmon in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Artarmon's growth rate of 5.4% since census positions it within 0.5 percentage points of its SA4 region (5.9%). Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 82.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, 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. Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth, with the suburb expected to increase by 361 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 3.6% in total over the 16 years.

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

Artarmon has seen approximately 4 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years ending June 2021, totalling around 24 homes. As of July 2026, there have been no approvals recorded so far in this financial year. The population has declined in recent years, yet development activity has remained adequate relative to other areas. New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost value of $767,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

In the current financial year ending June 2026, $22.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Artarmon has significantly less development activity, with 92.0% below the regional average per person as of July 2026. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties but building activity has accelerated in recent years. Nationally, Artarmon's level of development is also below average, suggesting maturity and possible planning constraints. New development consists of 33.0% detached dwellings and 67.0% attached dwellings, promoting higher-density living which creates more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. With around 1304 people per dwelling approval as of July 2026, Artarmon reflects a highly mature market.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate from June 2021, Artarmon is forecasted to gain 361 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Artarmon 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 has identified 24 projects that may affect the area. Notable ones include Goodman Artarmon Data Centre, Waterstone St Leonards, Areas 18-20 St Leonards South, and Abbott Road Affordable Housing. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Artarmon has a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector notably represented. Its unemployment rate was 4.8% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 2.0%. As of December 2025, 5,576 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, 0.6% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation is 71.2%, slightly above Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 62.0% of residents work from home, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries include professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. Artarmon has a strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level.

Construction employment is limited at 3.9%, compared to 8.6% regionally. The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.8, indicating substantial local employment opportunities. Over the past year, employment increased by 2.0% and labour force grew by 1.2%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.2%, labour force expansion of 2.3%, and a marginal rise in unemployment. 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 Artarmon's industry mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.6% over five years and 15.1% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023 shows Artarmon had a median income among taxpayers of $66,783 and an average level of $101,047. This places it in the top percentile nationally, compared to $60,817 and $83,030 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates as of March 2026 would be approximately $73,675 (median) and $111,475 (average). Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes rank highly in Artarmon, between the 88th and 91st percentiles nationally. The earnings profile indicates the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 29.4% of residents (2,916 people), similar to the surrounding region at 30.9%. A substantial proportion of high earners (41.3%) indicates strong economic capacity. High housing costs consume 17.3% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 85th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Artarmon features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Artarmon's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 22.6% houses and 77.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Sydney metro's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Artarmon stood at 25.3%, lower than Sydney metro's level. Mortgaged dwellings accounted for 23.7%, while rented dwellings made up 51.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Artarmon was $2,772, exceeding the Sydney metro average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure in Artarmon was $525, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Artarmon's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Artarmon features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 69.4 percent of all households, including 36.4 percent couples with children, 22.6 percent couples without children, and 9.0 percent single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 30.6 percent, with lone person households at 25.2 percent and group households making up 5.4 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Artarmon demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Artarmon's educational attainment is notably higher than national averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 61.2% have university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and New South Wales' 32.2%. This indicates a significant educational advantage for the area. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 36.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (20.5%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%).

Vocational pathways account for 17.5% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificates at 7.8%. Educational participation is high, with 32.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.6% in primary education, 6.9% in tertiary education, and 6.7% pursuing secondary education.

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

Artarmon has 33 active public transport stops serving a mix of train and bus services. These stops are covered by 32 different routes, collectively facilitating 9,252 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 182 meters from the nearest stop. Residents primarily commute outward due to Artarmon's residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 55%, followed by train at 25% and walking at 10%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.6 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 62.0% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 1,321 trips per day, equating to approximately 280 weekly trips per individual stop.

Artarmon's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Artarmon's health outcomes show exceptional results according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Private health cover is notably high at approximately 67% of the total population (6,622 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions in Artarmon are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.1% and 5.6% of residents respectively. A higher proportion of residents, 79.2%, report being completely clear of medical ailments compared to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. The area has a lower percentage of seniors aged 65 and over at 13.9% (1,379 people) compared to Greater Sydney's 15.5%. Health outcomes among seniors in Artarmon are strong and align with national rankings.

Artarmon is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Artarmon has high cultural diversity, with 47.3% speaking a language other than English at home and 51.4% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 35.3%. Judaism is overrepresented at 0.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's 0.8%.

Top ancestry groups are Chinese (20.3%), English (16.5%), and Other (16.2%). Korean (1.7%) and Indian (7.1%) are notably overrepresented, while Russian is slightly higher at 0.5% compared to the regional average of 0.4%.

Artarmon's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Artarmon's median age is 37 years, matching Greater Sydney's figure and closely resembling Australia's median age of 38 years. The 35-44 age group constitutes 18.2% of Artarmon's population compared to Greater Sydney. Conversely, the 55-64 age cohort makes up 8.8%, which is less prevalent than in Greater Sydney. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 9.3% to 12.4%. During this period, the 35-44 age group decreased from 20.4% to 18.2%, while the 5-14 age group dropped from 14.2% to 12.7%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Artarmon's age structure. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 133%, reaching 440 people from its current figure of 188. This growth will be led by the aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising 75% of the total projected growth. Conversely, the 25-34 and 0-4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.