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

As of November 2025, the estimated population for the Artarmon statistical area (Lv2) is around 9,874. This figure represents an increase of 457 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,417. The growth rate of 4.9% is inferred from AreaSearch's examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,902 persons per square kilometer, placing Artarmon among the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate is competitive with its SA4 region, being within 0.8 percentage points (5.7%). Overseas migration contributed approximately 82.0% of overall population gains in 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 by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicate lower quartile growth, with the Artarmon (SA2) expected to expand by 417 persons to reach a total of 10,291 by 2041. This reflects an increase of 4.2% over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Artarmon experienced around 4 dwelling approvals annually over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 24 homes. As of FY-26, no approvals have been recorded. The population has fallen during this period, suggesting new supply has kept up with demand, offering good choice to buyers. Developers target the premium market segment as new dwellings are developed at an average value of $767,000.

This year, $22.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Artarmon has markedly lower building activity (92.0% below regional average per person), which typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. However, construction activity has recently intensified. Nationally, Artarmon's level is also lower, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. New development consists of 33.0% standalone homes and 67.0% townhouses or apartments, promoting higher-density living and creating more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. With around 1304 people per dwelling approval, Artarmon reflects a highly mature market.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Artarmon is expected to grow by 412 residents through to 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

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 likely to affect the area. Notable ones include Goodman Artarmon Data Centre, Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) Campus Master Plan, Waterstone St Leonards, and Areas 18-20 St Leonards South. The following list details those most relevant.

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Artarmon has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Artarmon has an educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. The unemployment rate was 5.6% as of September 2024, with estimated employment growth of 0.6% over the past year.

As of September 2025, 5,545 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 1.4% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Artarmon is 67.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Dominant employment sectors include professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. Professional & technical employment is particularly high at 1.8 times the regional average.

Construction, however, is under-represented with only 3.9% of Artarmon's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%. The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.8, indicating substantial local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 0.6%, while labour force increased by 0.7%, with unemployment remaining largely unchanged. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% over the same period. State-level data from November 25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 15.1% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Artarmon's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.6% over five years and 15.1% over ten years.

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

Artarmon suburb has a median taxpayer income of $66,783 and an average of $101,047 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This places it in the top percentile nationally, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,043. By September 2025, based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86%, current estimates would be approximately $72,700 (median) and $110,000 (average). According to 2021 Census figures, incomes in Artarmon rank highly nationally: household income at the 91st percentile, family income at the 89th percentile, and personal income at the 88th percentile. Income analysis shows that 29.4% of locals (2,902 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings category, reflecting a pattern seen in the surrounding region where 30.9% occupy this range. The suburb demonstrates affluence with 41.3% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 17.3% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 85th percentile nationally. 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), compared to Sydney metro's 41.1% houses and 58.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Artarmon stood at 25.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 23.7% and rented dwellings at 51.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,772, below the Sydney metro average of $3,033. The median weekly rent in Artarmon was $525, compared to Sydney metro's $560. Nationally, Artarmon's mortgage repayments were 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 fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 69.4% of all households, including 36.4% couples with children, 22.6% couples without children, and 9.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 30.6%, consisting of 25.2% lone person households and 5.4% group households. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the Greater Sydney average.

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 has a notably high level of educational attainment among its residents aged 15 and above, with 61.2% holding university qualifications. This figure exceeds the national average of 30.4% and the NSW state average of 32.2%, indicating a significant educational advantage for the area. The most common university qualification is the Bachelor degree, held by 36.6% of residents in this age group, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 20.5% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Vocational pathways are also pursued, with 17.5% of qualifications being advanced diplomas (9.7%) or certificates (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. These include train stations and bus stops serviced by 32 routes. The total weekly passenger trips provided is 9,252.

Residents have excellent accessibility to these stops, with an average distance of 182 meters to the nearest one. Daily service frequency averages 1,321 trips across all routes, 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 shows excellent health outcomes across all age groups, with very low prevalence of common health conditions. The private health cover rate is exceptionally high at approximately 67% (6,590 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 79.5%. Nationally, the average is 55.7%.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most common conditions, affecting 6.1 and 5.6% of residents respectively. A total of 79.2% report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 78.0%. The area has 13.4% (1,323 people) of residents aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Sydney's 15.7%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, aligning with the general population's health profile.

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 a high level of cultural diversity, with 47.3% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 51.4% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Artarmon, making up 35.3% of the population. Judaism, however, is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 0.8% of Artarmon's population versus 1.0%.

The top three ancestry groups in Artarmon are Chinese (20.3%), English (16.5%), and Other (16.2%). Notably, Korean (1.7%) is slightly overrepresented compared to the regional average of 1.8%, while Indian (7.1%) and Russian (0.5%) populations are more significantly so compared to their respective regional averages of 3.1% and 0.6%.

Artarmon's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Artarmon's median age in 2021 was 37 years, matching Greater Sydney's figure and closely resembling Australia's median age of 38 years. The age group of 35-44 constituted 18.5% of Artarmon's population in 2021, compared to Greater Sydney's percentage. Conversely, the 55-64 age cohort made up 8.7% of Artarmon's population in the same year. Between 2021 and the present day (as per the latest available data), the proportion of individuals aged 15 to 24 has increased from 9.3% to 11.7%. During this period, the percentage of those aged 35 to 44 has decreased from 20.4% to 18.5%. By the year 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Artarmon's age structure. The number of individuals aged 85 and above is projected to grow by 152%, reaching 447 people from a starting point of 177. This growth will be largely driven by an aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 78% of the projected growth. In contrast, demographic projections suggest that the age groups of 15 to 24 and 25 to 34 are expected to experience population declines in Artarmon.