Faulconbridge

Faulconbridge 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 May 2026, the population of the suburb of Faulconbridge is estimated at around 4,207 people. This reflects an increase of 51 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,156 persons. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population being 4,199 as of June 2025, following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS, along with an additional 9 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 281 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Faulconbridge has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.2%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 97.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as 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. According to these projections, over this period, the suburb's population is expected to decline by 191 persons by 2041. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 75 to 84 age group, which is projected to expand by 75 people.

The level of residential development activity in Faulconbridge is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Faulconbridge has seen approximately five dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years up to FY26. By FY26, one approval had been recorded. This totals an estimated 28 homes.

The population decline in recent years has resulted in adequate development activity relative to other areas, benefiting buyers. New homes are being built at an average construction cost of $451,000, higher than regional norms but reflecting quality-focused development. Compared to Greater Sydney, Faulconbridge shows around 67% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the sixth percentile nationally in terms of dwelling approvals per capita. This indicates limited housing choices for buyers, supporting demand for existing dwellings.

Recent building activity consists solely of standalone homes, preserving the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 4151 people. With stable or declining population projections, Faulconbridge should experience reduced housing demand pressures in the future, benefiting potential buyers.

Faulconbridge has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified six projects likely affecting the region. Key initiatives include Woolworths Springwood Supermarket, Buttenshaw Park Adventure Playground, Springwood Tennis Club Upgrade, and Springwood Town Centre Rejuvenation. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Faulconbridge performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Faulconbridge has a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 0.6% as of December 2025, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. In this month, 2,227 residents were in work while the unemployment rate was 3.6 percentage points below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation was somewhat below standard at 66.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 43.8% of residents worked from home, although Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment among residents is concentrated in education & training, health care & social assistance, and public administration & safety. The area shows strong specialization in education & training with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level.

Meanwhile, professional & technical services have limited presence at 6.6% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 4.7%, alongside a 4.5% employment decline, causing unemployment to fall by 0.2 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney where employment grew by 2.2%, labour force expanded by 2.3%, and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer insight into potential future demand within Faulconbridge. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, suggest national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Faulconbridge's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, although this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Faulconbridge had a median income among taxpayers of $60,031 with an average income of $73,312. This is higher than national averages and compares to levels of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year ended June 2023, estimated median income as of March 2026 would be approximately $66,226 while average income is estimated at around $80,878. Census data from 2021 shows household, family and personal incomes in Faulconbridge cluster around the 73rd percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that the largest segment comprises 36.1% earning between $1,500 to $2,999 weekly, with 1,518 residents falling into this category, reflecting patterns seen across the broader area where 30.9% similarly earn within this range. The suburb demonstrates considerable affluence with 30.1% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 13.4% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 78th percentile for disposable income. Faulconbridge's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

Faulconbridge's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.2% houses and 1.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Faulconbridge stood at 38.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.2% and rented ones at 12.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,077, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Faulconbridge was $420, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Faulconbridge's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,077 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Faulconbridge features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 80.4% of all households, including 37.8% couples with children, 30.3% couples without children, and 12.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 19.6%, with lone person households at 18.0% and group households comprising 1.5%. The median household size is 2.7 people, aligning with the Greater Sydney average.

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

Faulconbridge's residents aged 15+ have a higher university qualification rate of 34.7%, compared to the SA4 region's 23.9%. University qualifications include bachelor degrees (21.1%), postgraduate qualifications (9.7%), and graduate diplomas (3.9%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 36.1% holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.4%) and certificates (23.7%). Educational participation is notable, with 29.4% currently enrolled in formal education, comprising primary (10.4%), secondary (8.6%), and tertiary education (3.6%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.4% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 3.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Faulconbridge has 41 operational public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 38 distinct routes, collectively facilitating 1,100 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents typically situated 268 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most Faulconbridge residents commute outward using cars as the primary mode at 90%, while train use stands at 6%. Average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.7, exceeding the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 43.8% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 157 trips daily across all routes, translating to approximately 26 weekly trips per individual stop.

Faulconbridge's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data for Faulconbridge indicates positive outcomes overall. Mortality rates and health conditions are largely in line with national benchmarks.

The prevalence of common health conditions is low across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is high, at approximately 56% of the total population (around 2,351 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 10.0% and 8.3% of residents respectively. About 66.1% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. Faulconbridge has 18.4% of residents aged 65 and over (774 people), higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Faulconbridge ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Faulconbridge's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 84.7% of its population born in Australia, 93.3% being citizens, and 94.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 49.3% of Faulconbridge's population. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, with 0.1% versus 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry, English heritage was most prevalent at 29.9%, substantially higher than the regional average of 19.0%. Australian ancestry followed closely at 28.6%, surpassing the regional average of 17.8%. Irish ancestry comprised 10.2% of Faulconbridge's population. Some ethnic groups showed notable variations in representation: Hungarian was overrepresented at 0.6% (versus 0.3% regionally), Welsh at 0.8% (versus 0.4%), and French at 0.7% (versus 0.5%).

Faulconbridge's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Faulconbridge has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. The 55-64 age cohort is notably over-represented in Faulconbridge at 12.9%, compared to the Greater Sydney average, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 8.8%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 4.8% to 6.5% of the population, and the 15-24 cohort has risen from 10.8% to 12.4%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has declined from 9.9% to 8.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Faulconbridge's age profile. The 85+ age cohort is projected to increase by 62 people (114%), rising from 54 to 117. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 100% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Meanwhile, the 45-54 and 65-74 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.