Concord West

Population growth drivers in Concord West are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, the Concord West statistical area's (Lv2) population is estimated at around 6,684 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 506 people (8.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,178. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 6,674 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 13 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,631 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Concord West's growth exceeded the SA3 area (5.4%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 84.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year for areas not covered by this data. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, a significant population increase is forecast in Concord West (SA2), with an expected growth of 1,818 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 23.0% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Concord West according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Concord West recorded approximately 58 residential properties granted approval per year based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, around 294 homes were approved, with an additional 14 approved so far in FY-26. The area has experienced population decline, suggesting that new supply has likely been keeping up with demand, offering good choice to buyers.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $572,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, $489,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting minimal commercial development activity compared to previous years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Concord West has shown slightly more development, with 47.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This has maintained good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. However, building activity has slowed in recent years.

New building activity shows 11.0% detached dwellings and 89.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from the current housing pattern of 79.0% houses. This trend suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. Concord West indicates a mature market with around 353 people per approval. Future projections estimate an addition of 1,535 residents by 2041 based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Concord West 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 32 projects that may affect the region. Notable projects include Sydney Metro West from Westmead to The Bays, Carter Street Precinct Primary School, Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy at Concord West, and Canopy Concord West. Relevant projects are listed below.

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Employment performance in Concord West exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Concord West has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 2.6% as of an unspecified date.

Over the past year, employment stability remained relatively consistent. As of September 2025, 3498 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate at 1.6%, lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%.

Key industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Conversely, accommodation & food employs only 4.1% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 5.8%. The worker-to-resident ratio of 0.8 indicates substantial employment opportunities locally. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force increased by 0.3%, while employment decreased by 0.3%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with unemployment rising by 0.2%. As of 25-November, NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, losing 2260 jobs, with a state unemployment rate of 3.9%, favourable to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Concord West's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released on 30 June 2023 for financial year 2023, Concord West had a median income among taxpayers of $53,886 and an average income of $75,692. Nationally, the median income is $60,817 and the average is $83,003. By September 2025, based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86%, estimated incomes would be approximately $58,660 (median) and $82,398 (average). The 2021 Census ranks Concord West's household, family, and personal incomes between the 72nd and 85th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 27.5% of locals earn over $4000 per week, differing from metropolitan Sydney where 30.9% earn between $1500 and $2999 weekly. High earners make up 39.4% of Concord West's population, indicating strong economic capacity. Housing costs account for 13.9% of income, with residents ranking in the 87th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

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

As of the latest Census, dwelling structures in Concord West consisted of 79.1% houses and 20.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 37.8% houses and 62.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Concord West stood at 43.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.2% and rented dwellings at 24.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, aligning with the Sydney metro average, while the median weekly rent was $450, compared to Sydney metro's $3,000 and $560 respectively. Nationally, Concord West's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Concord West has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 76.9% of all households, consisting of 43.3% couples with children, 22.9% couples without children, and 9.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 23.1%, with lone person households at 20.5% and group households comprising 2.6%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

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

Concord West has a notably high level of educational attainment among its residents aged 15 and above, with 41.2% holding university qualifications, compared to the broader Australian average of 30.4% and the New South Wales (NSW) average of 32.2%. This higher-than-average educational attainment is particularly evident in bachelor degrees, held by 27.6% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 10.5%, and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 25.4% of residents possessing them, including advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (14.9%). Educational participation is high in the area, with 32.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.3% in primary education, 9.5% in secondary education, and 6.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Concord West has 48 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 16 different routes, together facilitating 4,647 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed excellent, with residents on average situated 156 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 663 trips daily across all routes, translating to roughly 96 weekly trips per individual stop.

Concord West's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics indicates robust performance throughout Concord West with a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 57% of the total population (~3798 people), compared to 69.2% across Greater Sydney.

The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.0 and 5.4% of residents respectively, while 75.3% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 76.3% across Greater Sydney. Concord West has 18.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1263 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

Concord West 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 West has a high level of cultural diversity, with 35.7% of its population born overseas and 38.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Concord West, comprising 66.1% of its population, compared to 57.1% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (14.4%), English (14.2%), and Italian (14.1%).

Notably, Korean (2.9%) and Lebanese (2.7%) populations are higher than the regional averages of 2.7% and 2.2%, respectively. Spanish-speaking population is also slightly higher at 0.9%.

Concord West's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Concord West is 42 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's national median age of 38 years. The 55-64 age group comprises 13.0% of the population in Concord West, compared to a lower percentage in Greater Sydney. Conversely, the 35-44 cohort makes up 11.1% of the population, which is less prevalent than in Greater Sydney. According to data from the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 12.6% to 14.7%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 15.1% to 13.8%. Population forecasts for Concord West in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes, with the 35 to 44 age group expected to grow by 106% (786 people), reaching a population of 1,528 from its current figure of 741. Conversely, the 25 to 34 and 55 to 64 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.