Haberfield

Haberfield has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

The population of the Haberfield statistical area (Lv2) is estimated at around 6,675 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 195 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,480 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 6,643 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 22 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,792 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth of statistical areas across the nation, with the area expected to increase by 42 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 0.3% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Haberfield averaged approximately three new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 17 homes. As of FY26, one approval has been recorded. Despite population decline in the area, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. The average construction value of new properties is $974,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment.

This year, $3.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting Haberfield's primarily residential nature. All new construction comprises townhouses or apartments, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This shift contrasts with the area's current housing composition of 80% houses, suggesting decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles. With around 4409 people per approval, Haberfield is considered a mature, established area.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Haberfield is projected to add 22 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

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

The performance of an area can significantly influenced by changes to its local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 30 such projects that are anticipated to impact the area. Among these key projects are Sydney Metro Sydenham to Bankstown Conversion, Kings Bay Village, TOGA Five Dock Mixed-Use Masterplan, and Five Dock Park Precinct Upgrade. The following list details those projects considered most relevant.

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The employment environment in Haberfield shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Haberfield has an educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 3.0%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment stability has been maintained over the past year. As of September 2025, 3705 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.2% below Greater Sydney's rate and workforce participation similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Dominant employment sectors include professional & technical, education & training, and health care & social assistance. The area specializes in professional & technical jobs, with a share 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing has lower representation at 2.8% compared to the regional average of 5.3%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census data comparing working population and resident population. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 0.1%, labour force by 0.6%, raising unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. Greater Sydney recorded higher employment growth at 2.1% and labour force growth at 2.4%. State-level data from 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted slightly by 0.03%, with a state unemployment rate of 3.9%, favourable compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, varying significantly between sectors. Applying these projections to Haberfield's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 on 30 June 2023, Haberfield had a median income among taxpayers of $57,093 and an average income of $89,618. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared to $60,817 and $83,003 for Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $62,151 (median) and $97,558 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census data, Haberfield's household incomes rank at the 94th percentile with a weekly income of $2,761. Income analysis shows that 36.8% of the population, consisting of 2,456 individuals, fall within the $4000+ income range, contrasting with the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 30.9%. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 47.7% exceeding $3,000 weekly in Haberfield. After housing costs, residents retain 86.9% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Haberfield is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with strong rates of outright home ownership

Haberfield's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 80.0% houses and 20.0% other dwellings including semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. Home ownership in Haberfield stood at 50.6%, with 31.8% of dwellings mortgaged and 17.6% rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,674, while the median weekly rent was $530. Nationally, Haberfield's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

Haberfield features high concentrations of family households, with a median household size of 2.8 people

Family households account for 78.0% of all households, including 43.2% couples with children, 23.8% couples without children, and 10.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 22.0%, with lone person households at 19.8% and group households comprising 2.0% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people.

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

Haberfield's residents aged 15 and above have a higher proportion with university qualifications (41.6%) compared to Australia (30.4%) and New South Wales (NSW) (32.2%). Bachelor degrees are the most common at 26.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational pathways account for 23.9% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 13.6%. Educational participation is high in Haberfield, with 29.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.3% in primary education, 9.1% in secondary education, and 7.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Haberfield has 60 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 29 different routes, offering a total of 2,995 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 152 meters, indicating excellent transport accessibility.

On average, there are 427 daily trips across all routes, which translates to about 49 weekly trips per individual stop.

Haberfield's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Haberfield's health metrics are close to national benchmarks. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the total population (4,157 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 8.4% and 7.7% of residents respectively. A total of 69.4% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 0% across Greater Sydney. As of 2016, 22.1% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,475 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Haberfield was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Haberfield's population showed high cultural diversity, with 28.7% born overseas and 27.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Haberfield, accounting for 62.6%. This contrasts with no data available for Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestry groups were Italian (22.5%), English (18.9%), and Australian (18.0%). Notably, Spanish (0.8%) and Hungarian (0.4%) were overrepresented in Haberfield compared to regional figures, while Greek was also present at 3.4%.

Haberfield hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Haberfield is 46 years, which is notably higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and also exceeds the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, the 55-64 age cohort is significantly over-represented in Haberfield at 14.6%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 8.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 12.9% to 14.4% of the population, whereas the 5 to 14 age cohort has decreased from 12.7% to 11.6%. Population forecasts for Haberfield in the year 2041 indicate substantial demographic shifts. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to expand by 218 people, growing from 487 to 706, which represents a 45% increase. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 96% of the projected growth. Conversely, the 25-34 and 0-4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.