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

Faulconbridge's population is estimated at 4,199 as of Nov 2025, reflecting a 1.0% increase since the 2021 Census figure of 4,156 people. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 4,151 residents in Jun 2024 and seven validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 281 persons per square kilometer. Faulconbridge's growth rate of 1.0% since census is within 0.6 percentage points of its SA3 area's rate of 1.6%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 97.0% of recent population 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 for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. Projections indicate an overall population decline of 195 persons by 2041, but growth is anticipated for specific age cohorts, notably the 75 to 84 age group with a projected increase of 86 people.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Faulconbridge experienced around 5 dwellings receiving development approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 28 homes. So far in FY-26, 0 approvals have been recorded. The population has declined recently, making relative development activity adequate, beneficial for buyers.

New homes are being built at an average construction cost of $451,000, higher than regional norms due to quality-focused development. Compared to Greater Sydney, Faulconbridge shows approximately 67% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 6th percentile nationally in terms of development activity, offering limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing dwellings. Recent building activity consists entirely of standalone homes, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 4171 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment.

Population projections indicate stability or decline, reducing housing demand pressures and benefiting potential buyers.

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

Six projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the local area. These include Woolworths Springwood Supermarket, Buttenshaw Park Adventure Playground, Springwood Tennis Club Upgrade, and Springwood Town Centre Rejuvenation. The following details those likely to have the most relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Faulconbridge performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Faulconbridge has a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data as of September 2025.

There are 2,272 residents in work, with an unemployment rate 3.7% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is at 63.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. 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.

Professional & technical services have limited presence at 6.6%, compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Labour force levels decreased by 3.9% over the year to September 2025, alongside a 3.6% employment decline, causing unemployment to fall by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1% and labour force expand by 2.4%, with unemployment rising by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National unemployment stands at 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Faulconbridge's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch reports median taxpayer income in Faulconbridge was $60,031 in financial year 2023. Average income stood at $73,312. Nationally, average incomes were $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney respectively. By September 2025, estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $65,350 and $79,807, based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86%. Census 2021 data shows Faulconbridge incomes cluster around the 73rd percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals 36.1% earn between $1,500 to $2,999 weekly (1,515 residents), similar to broader area patterns at 30.9%. The suburb demonstrates affluence with 30.1% earning over $3,000 weekly. Housing accounts for 13.4% of income. Residents rank 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 ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The dwelling structure in Faulconbridge, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 98.2% houses and 1.7% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 92.3% houses and 7.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Faulconbridge was 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 $2,033. The median weekly rent in Faulconbridge was $420, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Faulconbridge's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents 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, including 37.8% consisting of couples with children, 30.3% comprising couples without children, and 12.0% being single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 19.6%, with lone person households at 18.0% and group households constituting 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

Faulconbridge's educational attainment exceeds regional averages significantly. Among residents aged 15 and above, 34.7% possess university qualifications, compared to the SA4 region's 23.9%. This educational advantage is evident in various degrees: Bachelor degrees at 21.1%, postgraduate qualifications at 9.7%, and graduate diplomas at 3.9%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 36.1% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.4%) and certificates (23.7%).

Educational participation is notably high in Faulconbridge, 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 active public transport stops, including train and bus services. These stops are served by 38 different routes, offering a total of 1,100 weekly passenger trips. Residents have good access to transport, with an average distance of 268 meters to the nearest stop.

On average, there are 157 trips per day across all routes, equating to around 26 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 results with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age groups.

Approximately 56% of its total population (~2,347 people) has private health cover, a rate found to be very high. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are mental health issues affecting 10.0% of residents and asthma impacting 8.3%. In comparison, 66.1% of Faulconbridge's residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, while this figure is 64.1% across Greater Sydney. The area has 18.0% of residents aged 65 and over (755 people), which is lower than the 24.3% in Greater Sydney. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Faulconbridge are above average, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

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 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 main religion, comprising 49.3% of Faulconbridge's population. Judaism was overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 0.2%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (29.9%), Australian (28.6%), and Irish (10.2%). Hungarian, Welsh, and French ethnicities were notably higher in Faulconbridge than regionally, at 0.6%, 0.8%, and 0.7% respectively.

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 group is notably over-represented in Faulconbridge at 12.8%, 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 grown from 4.8% to 6.4% of the population, and the 15-24 cohort increased from 10.8% to 12.1%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has declined from 9.9% to 8.8%. Demographic modeling indicates significant changes in Faulconbridge's age profile by 2041. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to expand by 68 people (25%), from 268 to 337. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 100% of total population growth, reflecting Faulconbridge's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 65-74 and 45-54 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.