Concord West

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

The population of Concord West is estimated at 6,114 as of May 2026, a decrease of 64 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 6,178. This decrease reflects an estimated resident population of 6,021 based on AreaSearch's analysis of ABS data from June 2025 and validation of new addresses since the Census date. The population density is approximately 2,407 persons per square kilometer, placing Concord West in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Recent population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing around 84% of overall gains. AreaSearch uses 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 released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by ABS data.

These projections forecast significant population increase in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas, with Concord West expected to grow by 1,655 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of approximately 25.6% over the 16-year period.

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

Concord West has recorded approximately 52 residential properties granted approval annually, with around 262 homes approved between FY-21 and FY-25, and another 17 approved so far in FY-26. On average, each dwelling constructed over the past five financial years accommodates about one new resident per year. This pace of new supply meets or exceeds demand, providing ample buyer choices and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average construction value of new properties is approximately $572,000, indicating a focus on premium developments. In FY-26, there have been $489,000 in commercial approvals registered, suggesting minimal commercial development activity compared to residential. Relative to Greater Sydney, Concord West has slightly more development per person over the past five years, maintaining good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. However, building activity has slowed recently. The majority of new developments are townhouses or apartments (89%), with only 11% being detached dwellings.

This shift towards denser development caters to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers, marking a significant change from the current housing pattern, which is predominantly houses (79%). Concord West has an estimated population density of around 411 people per approval. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Concord West is projected to add approximately 1,562 residents by 2041, suggesting that current construction levels should adequately meet demand and create favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth beyond current forecasts.

Concord West 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 30 projects expected to impact the region. Notable initiatives include Sydney Metro West - Stations Package West, Carter Street Precinct Primary School, Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy - Concord West, and Canopy Concord West. The following list details those most relevant.

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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 2.4% as of an AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, there were 3,212 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.8% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Concord West was 64.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 50.4% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance (37.1%), professional & technical services (28.7%), and education & training (14.6%).

In contrast, accommodation & food services employed only 4.1% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 5.8%. The resident-to-worker ratio was 0.8 as at the Census, indicating substantial employment opportunities locally. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the labour force decreased by 3.7%, with employment decreasing by 3.9%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2% over the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment to expand by 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, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Concord West had a median income among taxpayers of $53,886. The average income stood at $75,692. Nationally, these figures are high compared to the national averages of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively for Greater Sydney. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $59,447 (median) and $83,503 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Concord West rank highly nationally, between the 72nd and 85th percentiles. The predominant income cohort spans 27.5% of locals (1,681 people) earning $4000+ per week, differing from metropolitan patterns where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 30.9%. A substantial proportion of high earners (39.4%) indicates strong economic capacity throughout the area. Housing accounts for 13.9% of income while strong earnings rank residents within 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

Concord West's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 79.1% houses and 20.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Concord West stood at 43.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.2% and rented ones at 24.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Concord West was $450, compared to Sydney metro's figure of $470. Nationally, Concord West's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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, including 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 2.7.

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 educational attainment among its residents aged 15 and above, with 41.2% holding university qualifications compared to the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. This higher-than-average educational attainment is largely driven by bachelor degrees (27.6%), postgraduate qualifications (10.5%), and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational education also plays a significant role, with 25.4% of residents holding trade or technical skills, including advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (14.9%). The area's educational participation is particularly notable, with 32.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education programs.

This includes primary education (10.3%), secondary education (9.5%), and tertiary education (6.8%).

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, collectively facilitating 4,647 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically residing 156 meters from the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the dominant mode at 75%, followed by train at 13% and walking at 5%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 50.4% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 663 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 96 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Concord West shows excellent health outcomes according to AreaSearch's evaluation. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups.

Private health cover is high at approximately 57% of the total population (~3,474 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.0%) and asthma (5.4%). 75.3% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to the 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Concord West has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 19.5%, compared to 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

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, accounting for 66.1% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups in Concord West are Australian (14.4%), English (14.2%), and Italian (14.1%), which is significantly higher than the regional average of 3.4%.

Notably, Korean (2.9%) and Lebanese (2.7%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney's averages of 1.1% and 2.6%, respectively. Spanish ethnicity, at 0.9%, also exceeds the regional average of 0.6%.

Concord West's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Concord West is 42 years, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. The age group of 55-64 years has a strong representation at 12.9%, compared to Greater Sydney, while the 35-44 age group is less prevalent at 11.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 12.6% to 15.0% of the population, and the 25 to 34 age group increased from 11.6% to 13.0%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has declined from 13.3% to 11.8%, and the 45 to 54 age group dropped from 15.1% to 13.6%. Population forecasts for Concord West indicate substantial demographic changes by 2041. The 35 to 44 age group is expected to grow by 111% (763 people), reaching 1,448 from the current figure of 684. Conversely, the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 age groups are forecasted to experience population declines.