Concord West

Concord West has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, the estimated population of the suburb of Concord West is around 6,766 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 588 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,178 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 6,674 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 13 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,663 persons per square kilometer, placing Concord West in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 9.5% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (5.6%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed 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. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population dynamics anticipate a significant increase in Concord West's population, with an expected growth of 1,801 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 25.3% in total 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 52 residential properties approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, around 262 homes were approved, with an additional 14 approved in FY-26 so far. This area has experienced population decline, suggesting new supply is meeting demand and offering good buyer choice.

The average construction cost value of new properties is $572,000, indicating a focus on the premium market. In FY-26, $489,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, implying minimal commercial development activity compared to residential. Concord West has slightly more development than Greater Sydney's average per person over the past five years, supporting existing property values and buyer choice. However, building activity has slowed recently. The majority of new developments are townhouses or apartments (89.0%), marking a significant shift from the current housing pattern of 79.0% houses, likely due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences.

With approximately 397 people per approval, Concord West indicates a mature market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Concord West is projected to add 1,709 residents by 2041, suggesting that current housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

The performance of an area can be significantly influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 32 such projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include Sydney Metro West from Westmead to The Bays, Carter Street Precinct Primary School, Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy - Concord West, and Canopy Concord West. The following list details those projects likely to be 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 2.5% as of AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. By December 2025, the unemployment rate had decreased to 1.7%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation lagged behind Greater Sydney at 62.6%. A high proportion of residents, 50.4%, worked from home according to Census responses, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment was concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training sectors.

In contrast, accommodation & food services employed only 4.1% of local workers compared to Greater Sydney's 5.8%. The resident-to-worker ratio was 0.8, indicating substantial employment opportunities locally. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the labour force decreased by 2.1%, while employment fell by 2.4%, resulting in an unemployment rate increase of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment 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, although these are simple weighted extrapolations 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 was $60,817 and the average was $83,003. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $58,660 (median) and $82,398 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86%. The 2021 Census shows household, family, and personal incomes in Concord West rank between the 72nd and 85th percentiles nationally. Income distribution indicates that 27.5% of locals earn $4000 or more per week, differing from metropolitan patterns where the dominant category is $1,500 - 2,999 with 30.9%. A significant proportion of high earners (39.4%) suggests strong economic capacity in the area. Housing expenses account for 13.9% of income, and residents rank highly for disposable income at the 87th percentile. 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 data, comprised 79.1% houses and 20.9% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In contrast, Sydney metropolitan area had 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, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Concord West was $450, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Concord West's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $3,000 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher at $450 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 23.1%, with lone person households at 20.5% and group households making up 2.6%. The median household size is 2.8 people, 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 significantly higher educational attainment than broader benchmarks. 41.2% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 27.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 25.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (14.9%).

Educational participation is high, 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 individual routes, collectively facilitating 4,647 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 156 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. Car remains the dominant mode of transportation at 75%, while train accounts for 13% and walking for 5%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 50.4% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 663 trips per day 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's health outcomes show exceptional results, as evaluated by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Approximately 57% (~3,845 people) have private health cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.0%) and asthma (5.4%). Around 75.3% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Concord West has 19.0% of residents aged 65 and over (1,285 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. 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 are Australian (14.4%), English (14.2%), and Italian (14.1%), significantly higher than the regional average of 3.4%.

Notably, Korean (2.9%) is overrepresented in Concord West compared to the regional average of 1.1%, as are Spanish speakers (0.9% vs 0.6%) and Lebanese individuals (2.7% vs 2.6%).

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 13.1%, compared to the overall Greater Sydney figure. Conversely, the 35-44 age group is less prevalent in Concord West at 11.4%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15-24 age group has increased from 12.6% to 15.2% of the population, while the 45-54 age group has decreased from 15.1% to 13.5%, and the 5-14 age group has dropped from 13.3% to 12.0%. Population forecasts for Concord West indicate substantial demographic changes by 2041, with the 35-44 age group projected to grow by 109% (842 people), reaching a total of 1,614 from its current figure of 771. Conversely, the 55-64 and 15-24 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.