Concord

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

The estimated population of the suburb of Concord is around 14,919 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 368 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 14,551. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 14,902 in June 2024, based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS, and an additional 19 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,948 persons per square kilometer, placing Concord in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 83.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, 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. By 2041, Concord is expected to have expanded its population by 869 persons, reflecting a gain of 5.7% in total over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Concord when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Concord shows an average of 84 new dwelling approvals per year. From FY21 to FY25, approximately 420 homes were approved, with a further 14 approved so far in FY26. The average population growth for each dwelling built over the past five financial years is 0.5 people.

This indicates that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction value of new homes is $740,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Commercial approvals this financial year total $61.9 million, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Concord has 11.0% less building activity per person and ranks in the 65th percentile nationally. New development consists of 48.0% detached dwellings and 52.0% attached dwellings, promoting higher-density living that caters to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

This represents a significant shift from the current housing mix, which is 71.0% houses. Concord has around 217 people per dwelling approval, indicating characteristics of a low density area. Population forecasts estimate an increase of 852 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling population growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 44 projects that may impact this region. Notable ones include Sydney Metro West - Trains, Systems, Maintenance and Operations, Sydney Metro West, Concord High School Major Upgrade, and Concord Hospital Redevelopment Stage 1. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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

Concord's workforce is highly educated with professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate as of December 2025 was 3.0%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. In Concord, 7,886 residents were employed while its participation rate was 64.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%.

A significant portion, 48.1%, worked from home according to Census responses. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance (25.3%), professional & technical services (23.4%), and education & training (16.3%). Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing had lower representation at 3.6% compared to the regional average of 5.3%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between December 2024 and November 2025, Concord's labour force decreased by 1.9%, while employment declined by 2.3%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.4 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 from May-25 project total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Concord's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Concord suburb has a median taxpayer income of $55,092 and an average income of $81,522 according to AreaSearch's postcode level ATO data for the financial year 2023. Nationally, these figures are high compared to Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $59,973 (median) and $88,745 (average), based on an 8.86% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. Census data shows household incomes rank at the 88th percentile with a weekly income of $2,410. In Concord, 28.8% of residents earn over $4,000 weekly (4,296 people), contrasting with the broader area where the $1,500 - 2,999 category is predominant at 30.9%. High earners make up a substantial presence, with 40.9% exceeding $3,000 weekly. Housing expenses consume 14.7% of income. Residents rank in the 88th percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking is in the 9th decile.

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

In Concord, as per the most recent Census data, 70.8% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 29.2% being other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This is different from Sydney metropolitan area's composition which had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Concord stood at 44.8%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 31.4% and rented dwellings making up the rest at 23.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Concord was $3,033, significantly higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure in Concord was recorded at $570, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Concord's median mortgage repayments were much higher than the Australian average of $1,863 while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 78.5% of all households, including 42.8% couples with children, 24.1% couples without children, and 10.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 21.5%, with lone person households at 18.9% and group households comprising 2.5%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 36.7%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 49.5%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 24.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are held by 28.5% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 16.8%. Educational participation is high, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.1% in primary education, 9.1% in secondary education, and 6.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Concord has 112 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 46 different routes that together facilitate 3,762 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 142 meters to the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuting is outward-bound. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 79% of residents, while trains are used by 10%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.4, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 48.1% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 537 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 33 weekly trips per individual stop. The provided map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

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

Concord's health outcomes data shows excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low, especially among younger cohorts. Approximately 59% of Concord's total population (8,818 people) had private health cover, which was exceptionally high. The most common medical conditions in the area were arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.3 and 5.2% of residents respectively. A majority, 73.8%, declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Concord has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 22.6% (3,371 people), than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors in Concord are above average but rank lower nationally when compared to the broader population.

Concord was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Concord's population shows high cultural diversity, with 34.3% born overseas and 38.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Concord, accounting for 68.6%, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestral groups are Italian (17.4%), Australian (14.6%), and English (13.8%).

Notably, Italian ancestry is higher than the regional average of 3.4%. Other ethnic groups with significant representation in Concord include Lebanese (4.6%, compared to 2.6% regionally), Greek (4.3%, compared to 1.9%), and Korean (1.5%, compared to 1.1%).

Concord hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Concord is 43 years, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and exceeding the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 75-84 years make up 8.3% of the population, while those aged 25-34 years comprise only 8.6%. Since 2021, the 75-84 age group has increased from 6.3% to 8.3%, and the 15-24 age group has risen from 12.4% to 14.2%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 10.1% to 8.6%, and the 5-14 age group has fallen from 12.8% to 11.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the 85+ age cohort will grow exceptionally, increasing by 703 people (115%) from 611 to 1,315. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are projected to account for 89% of total population growth, reflecting Concord's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 25-34 and 0-4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.