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 Nov 2025, Faulconbridge's population is estimated at around 4,122, reflecting a decrease of 34 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 4,156. This decline was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population as 4,113 following examination of the latest ERP data release by ABS in June 2024, and an additional 7 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 276 persons per square kilometer. While Faulconbridge experienced a 0.8% decline since census, the surrounding SA3 area achieved 1.2% growth. Overseas migration contributed approximately 97.0% 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 where applicable, 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 this methodology, the suburb's population is expected to decline by 195 persons by 2041, with growth anticipated in specific age cohorts like the 75 to 84 age group projected to expand by 85 people.

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

Faulconbridge has experienced approximately four dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years from 2017 to 2021. This totals an estimated twenty-one homes. As of May 2022, zero approvals have been recorded in FY-26.

The population decline in recent years has resulted in adequate development activity relative to other areas, which is positive for buyers. Additionally, $11.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney and nationally, Faulconbridge shows reduced construction activity, with 50% below the regional average per person.

This scarcity of new dwellings typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Population projections showing stability or decline suggest reduced housing demand pressures in Faulconbridge, benefiting potential buyers.

Faulconbridge has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified six projects likely impacting the area. Key projects are 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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Employment conditions in Faulconbridge rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Faulconbridge has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, 2,322 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 3.6% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation stands at 63.5%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries for employment among Faulconbridge residents are education & training, health care & social assistance, and public administration & safety. The area has a strong specialization in education & training, with an employment share 1.9 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 6.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited, indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population figures. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Faulconbridge's labour force decreased by 2.0% and employment fell by 1.9%, leading to a 0.1 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.6%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Faulconbridge's current employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Faulconbridge had a median income among taxpayers of $60,031 in financial year 2022. The average income was $73,312 during the same period. Nationally, these figures are high compared to the median and average incomes of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively across Greater Sydney. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median income will be approximately $67,601 and the average income will be around $82,557, based on a 12.61% growth in wages since financial year 2022. Census data indicates that incomes in Faulconbridge cluster around the 73rd percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 36.1% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, with a total of 1,488 people in this bracket. This is consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region where 30.9% of residents fall into the same income category. The locality demonstrates 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 place residents within the 78th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Faulconbridge is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Faulconbridge's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.2% houses and 1.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 92.3% houses and 7.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Faulconbridge was at 38.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.2% and rented ones at 12.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,077, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,033. Median weekly rent in Faulconbridge was $420, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Faulconbridge's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 80.4% of all households, consisting of 37.8% couples with children, 30.3% couples without children, and 12.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up 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, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.4.

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

Educational attainment in Faulconbridge is notably high, with 34.7% of residents aged 15+ having university qualifications, compared to the SA4 region's 23.9%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 21.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.9%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 36.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 12.4% and certificates at 23.7%. Educational participation is high, with 29.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 10.4% in primary, 8.6% in secondary, and 3.6% in tertiary education.

Faulconbridge Public School and Springwood High School serve a total of 942 students, with the area having typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1043) and balanced educational opportunities. There is one primary and one secondary institution providing education in the area. Notably, there are 22.9 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 14.5, indicating that Faulconbridge functions as an education hub attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Faulconbridge has 39 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 37 different routes, facilitating 985 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents on average located 268 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency across all routes averages 140 trips per day, translating to approximately 25 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Faulconbridge are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Faulconbridge's health indicators show below-average outcomes, with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts.

Approximately 56% (~2,304 people) of Faulconbridge's total population has private health cover, which is very high. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (10.0%) and asthma (8.3%). 66.1% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 64.1%. Faulconbridge has 18.0% (741 people) of its population aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Sydney's 24.3%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Faulconbridge are above average and better than those of 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 had a cultural diversity index below the 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. Judaism, however, was overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to 0.2% in Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestry groups were English (29.9%), Australian (28.6%), and Irish (10.2%). Notably, Hungarian (0.6%) was overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.5%. Welsh (0.8%) and French (0.7%) also had higher representation than their respective regional averages of 0.7% and 0.6%.

Faulconbridge's median age exceeds the national pattern

Faulconbridge has a median age of 40, which is somewhat higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and marginally higher than Australia's 38 years. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, the 55-64 cohort is notably over-represented in Faulconbridge at 12.8%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 8.8%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.8% to 6.4% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 10.8% to 12.1%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has declined from 9.9% to 8.8%. Demographic modeling suggests Faulconbridge's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to expand by 72 people (27%), from 263 to 336. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 100% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 65 to 74 and 45 to 54 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.