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

As of February 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Concord is around 14,919, reflecting an increase of 368 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 2.5% rise from the previous population of 14,551. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 14,902 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 19 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,948 persons per square kilometer, placing Concord in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Concord has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing 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. Anticipating future population dynamics, the suburb is expected to expand by 874 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 6.2% in total over the 17-year period.

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

Concord averaged approximately 83 new dwelling approvals annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 416 homes were approved, with an additional 10 approved in FY-26 to date. On average, 0.5 people moved to the area per dwelling built over these years, indicating new supply met or exceeded demand.

The average construction cost value of new homes was $740,000, suggesting developers targeted the premium market segment. This year has seen $61.9 million in commercial approvals, reflecting strong local business investment. Comparatively, Concord had 11.0% less building activity per person than Greater Sydney but ranked at the 64th percentile nationally among assessed areas. New development consisted of 48.0% detached dwellings and 52.0% attached dwellings, shifting from the current housing mix of 71.0% houses due to reduced development site availability and changing lifestyle demands. With approximately 222 people per dwelling approval, Concord exhibited characteristics of a low-density area.

By 2041, population forecasts estimate Concord will gain around 932 residents. Given current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth beyond current projections.

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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 44 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Sydney Metro West - Trains, Systems, Maintenance and Operations (scheduled for completion in 2036), Sydney Metro West (due by 2024), Concord High School Major Upgrade (commenced in 2019), and Concord Hospital Redevelopment Stage 1 (started in July 2020). The following list details projects most relevant to the area.

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

Concord has a highly educated workforce with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate as of September 2025 is 3.1%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. It has an unemployment rate 1.1% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Concord is 65.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. A high proportion, 48.1%, of residents work from home, as per Census responses. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training sectors.

Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing has lower representation at 3.6% compared to the regional average of 5.3%. Over a 12-month period ending September 2025, Concord's labour force increased by 0.1%, while employment declined by 0.6%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%. According to Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25, national employment is projected to expand by 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.

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

The suburb of Concord had a median taxpayer income of $55,092 and an average income of $81,522 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is notably high nationally, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from financial year 2023 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $59,973 (median) and $88,745 (average). Census data shows household incomes rank exceptionally high at the 88th percentile ($2,410 weekly). Income distribution reveals that the $4000+ bracket dominates with 28.8% of residents (4,296 people), differing from the broader area where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 30.9%. A substantial presence of higher earners is evident, with 40.9% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. Housing expenses consume 14.7% of income, while strong earnings place residents within the 88th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

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

As of the latest Census evaluation in Concord, 70.8% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 29.2% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Concord stood at 44.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.4% and rented ones at 23.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,033, exceeding the Sydney metro average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Concord was $570, compared to Sydney's $470. Nationally, Concord's mortgage repayments were higher at $3,033 against Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were also higher at $570 versus the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 make up 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, 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+, with advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 16.8%. Educational participation is high, with 29.5% 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 serviced by 46 different routes, providing a total of 3762 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is excellent, with residents typically located 142 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Concord being primarily residential. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 79%, while trains account for 10%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 48.1% of residents work from home, which may be due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 537 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 33 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows 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 show excellent results according to AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are low, especially among younger cohorts. Approximately 59% of Concord's total population (8,818 people) has private health cover, which is exceptionally high. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.3% and 5.2% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 73.8%, report being free from medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Concord has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 22.5% (3,356 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 15.4%. While health outcomes among seniors in Concord are above average, they rank lower nationally than those of 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 has a high cultural diversity, with 34.3% of its population born overseas and 38.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Concord, making up 68.6% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups in Concord are Italian (17.4%), Australian (14.6%), and English (13.8%).

Notably, Italian ancestry is substantially higher than the regional average of 3.4%, while English ancestry is lower than the regional average of 19.0%. Other ethnic groups with notable representation include Lebanese (4.6% vs regional 2.6%), Greek (4.3% vs regional 1.9%), and Korean (1.5% vs regional 1.1%).

Concord hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Concord is 43 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 55-64 make up 13.3% of the population, while those aged 25-34 comprise only 8.5%. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of those aged 75-84 has increased from 6.3% to 8.2%, and the 15-24 age group has grown from 12.4% to 14.1%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 10.1% to 8.5%, and the 5-14 age group has dropped from 12.8% to 11.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Concord's age structure. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow by 698 people (114%), from 611 to 1,310. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 88% of total population growth. Meanwhile, the 25-34 and 0-4 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.