Haberfield

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

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Haberfield is around 6,627 people. This figure reflects an increase of 147 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,480 people. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,772 persons per square kilometer for Haberfield, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The primary driver of this growth was overseas migration.

For future projections until 2041, AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for covered areas and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for uncovered areas. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from these aggregations for the years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Haberfield's population is expected to increase by 42 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall increase of 1.1% over the 17-year period.

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 5 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 27 homes. By FY-26, there has been 1 approval recorded so far. Despite population decline in the area, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $974,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment. Current development consists of 14% detached dwellings and 86% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 80% houses. This change suggests decreasing availability of developable sites and a need for more diverse housing options. Haberfield has an established market with approximately 6613 people per dwelling approval.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the location is expected to grow by 70 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 30 projects potentially impacting the area. Notable ones include Kings Bay Village, Sydney Metro Sydenham to Bankstown Conversion, Five Dock Park Precinct Upgrade, and Five Dock Town Centre Revitalisation. The following list details those most relevant.

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

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

Over the past year, employment grew by 4.6%. As of June 2025, 3,855 residents are employed, with a participation rate similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key sectors include professional & technical, education & training, and health care & social assistance. The area specializes in professional & technical jobs, which make up 1.4 times the regional average.

Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing is under-represented at 2.8% compared to Greater Sydney's 5.3%. Local employment opportunities appear limited, with Census data showing fewer working residents than usual. In the year ending June 2025, employment increased by 4.6%, while labour force rose by 4.9%, leading to a slight unemployment rise of 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's Sep-22 forecasts project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Haberfield's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 7.2% in five years and 14.4% in 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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Haberfield has extremely high national incomes. The median income is $57,093 and the average income stands at $89,618. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $56,994 and an average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $64,292 (median) and $100,919 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, Haberfield's household incomes rank at the 94th percentile ($2,761 weekly). The largest segment comprises 36.8% earning $4000+ weekly (2,438 residents), unlike trends in the broader area where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. This suburb demonstrates considerable affluence with 47.7% earning over $3,000 per week. After housing costs, residents retain 86.9% of income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Haberfield, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, comprised 80.0% houses and 20.0% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area had no houses or other dwellings recorded at the time of the Census. Home ownership in Haberfield stood at 50.6%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 31.8% and rented dwellings making up 17.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Haberfield was $3,674, aligning with Sydney metro's average. The median weekly rent figure was recorded as $530, whereas no data was available for Sydney metro at the time of the Census. Nationally, Haberfield's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, reported in June 2021, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375, also reported in June 2021.

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

Family households comprise 78.0% of all households, which includes 43.2% couples with children, 23.8% couples without children, and 10.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 22.0%, with lone person households at 19.8% and group households comprising 2.0%. 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 educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 41.6% hold university qualifications compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 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 among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 13.6%.

Educational participation is high, 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. Haberfield's 3 schools have a combined enrollment of 824 students as of the latest data available (2021). The area shows significant socio-educational advantages with an ICSEA score of 1114. All three schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas.

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

Haberfield has 40 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 29 different routes that together facilitate 2,807 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to public transport is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located 153 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 401 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 70 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 (4,127 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 8.4 and 7.7% of residents respectively. 69.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 0% across Greater Sydney. As of 2016, 22.1% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,464 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Haberfield 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

Haberfield was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 28.7% of its population born overseas and 27.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The dominant religion in Haberfield is Christianity, comprising 62.6% of the population, compared to None% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups are Italian (22.5%), English (18.9%), and Australian (18.0%).

Notably, Spanish (0.8%) is overrepresented in Haberfield compared to None% regionally, as are Hungarian (0.4%) and Greek (3.4%).

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

The median age in Haberfield is 46 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and also exceeds the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the cohort aged 55-64 is over-represented in Haberfield at 14.6%, while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 8.5%. According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 12.9% to 14.4%, while the 5-14 age group has declined from 12.7% to 11.6%. Population forecasts for Haberfield in 2041 indicate significant demographic changes, with the 75-84 age cohort projected to increase by 222 people (46%) from 483 to 706. The aging population trend is evident, as those aged 65 and above are expected to account for 93% of the projected growth. Conversely, the cohorts aged 25-34 and 0-4 are anticipated to experience population declines.