Jordan Springs

Jordan Springs lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Feb 2026, the population of Jordan Springs is estimated at around 13,981, reflecting an increase of 2,209 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents an 18.8% increase from the previous population count of 11,772. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 13,650 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 177 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,436 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Jordan Springs's growth rate of 18.8% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (6.5%) and the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 43.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including interstate migration and overseas migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, 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. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Jordan Springs is expected to expand by 1,491 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 6.0% in total over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Jordan Springs among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis indicates Jordan Springs averaged approximately 94 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling about 471 homes. As of FY26, 22 approvals have been recorded. On average, 7.3 new residents arrived per year per dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25, suggesting demand outstrips supply. New properties are constructed at an average cost of $504,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment.

This financial year has seen $9.4 million in commercial development approvals, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Jordan Springs exhibited moderately higher construction activity (41.0% above regional average per person over the five-year period), balancing buyer choice and supporting current property values. Recent construction comprises 31.0% detached houses and 69.0% townhouses or apartments, shifting from the area's existing housing composition of 90.0% houses. Jordan Springs reflects a highly mature market with around 641 people per dwelling approval. Future projections estimate Jordan Springs to add 833 residents by 2041, with current development rates comfortably meeting demand and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Future projections show Jordan Springs adding 833 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 20 projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones include New High School for Jordan Springs, Ropes Crossing Estate - Remaining Stages (Final Residential Lots), Jordan Springs Regional Open Space, and Ropes Crossing Village Shopping Centre Mixed-Use Redevelopment. The following list details those most relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in Jordan Springs places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Jordan Springs has a highly educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate stands at 1.6%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 7849 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.6% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

The workforce participation rate in Jordan Springs is significantly higher at 80.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. Census responses indicate that a substantial 34.1% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction sectors. Notably, public administration & safety shows strong specialization with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services are under-represented at 6.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Locally, employment opportunities appear limited, as suggested by the disparity between Census working population and resident population figures. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Jordan Springs' labour force decreased by 3.5% while employment declined by 3.1%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate of 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a slight rise in unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth patterns vary significantly across sectors. Applying these projections to Jordan Springs' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, although these estimates are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

The suburb of Jordan Springs has one of the highest income levels in Australia, according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Jordan Springs is $70,191, with an average income of $79,257. These figures compare to Greater Sydney's median and average incomes of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Jordan Springs would be approximately $76,410 (median) and $86,279 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows that household, family and personal incomes in Jordan Springs rank highly nationally, between the 85th and 90th percentiles. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 43.6% of residents (6,095 people), similar to broader trends across the broader area showing 30.9% in the same category. A substantial proportion of high earners (35.6% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout the area. High housing costs consume 21.3% of income, but strong earnings still place disposable income at the 83rd percentile nationally. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Jordan Springs, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 90.3% houses and 9.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Jordan Springs was at 7.6%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (57.8%) or rented (34.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Jordan Springs was $2,600, higher than Sydney metro's $2,427. Median weekly rent in Jordan Springs was recorded at $530, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Jordan Springs' mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 88.0% of all households, including 55.2% couples with children, 20.2% couples without children, and 11.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 12.0%, with lone person households making up 9.8% and group households comprising 2.2%. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

The educational profile of Jordan Springs exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational attainment in Jordan Springs is notably high, with 32.1% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications as of the latest available data. This compares to 21.4% for the broader SA3 area and 23.9% for the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 20.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 34.3% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 12.9% and certificates for 21.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the reported period. This includes 13.5% in primary education, 7.1% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis shows 41 active transport stops operating within Jordan Springs, consisting of buses. These stops are served by 20 individual routes, collectively offering 401 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 198 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode at 89%, while train usage is 7%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 34.1% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 57 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 9 weekly trips per individual stop.

Jordan Springs's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Jordan Springs residents show relatively positive health outcomes, with AreaSearch's analysis indicating mortality rates and health conditions broadly align with national benchmarks.

Common health condition prevalence is low among the general population but higher among older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover is very high, at approximately 58% of the total population (~8,141 people). The most common medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 7.1 and 6.6% of residents respectively. A majority, 79.2%, report being completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents exhibit low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 7.0% of residents aged 65 and over (978 people), lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, ranking lower nationally than the broader population.

Jordan Springs 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

Jordan Springs has a high level of cultural diversity, with 32.7% of its population born overseas and 33.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Jordan Springs, making up 47.7% of the population. Hinduism is overrepresented compared to regional averages, comprising 12.2% of the population versus 5.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Australian (22.9%), English (19.0%), and Other (13.9%). Notably, Filipino (5.6%) and Indian (10.0%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Jordan Springs compared to regional averages of 2.0% and 3.6%, respectively. Maltese ethnicity is also overrepresented at 2.4% versus a regional average of 1.0%.

Jordan Springs hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Jordan Springs has a median age of 31 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Jordan Springs has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (18.5%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (5.5%). This concentration of 5-14 year-olds is above the national average of 12.1%. Between 2021 and the present, the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 10.7% to 12.5%, while the 45 to 54 age group increased from 9.5% to 11.3%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group declined from 20.7% to 15.0%, and the 0 to 4 age group dropped from 12.4% to 10.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Jordan Springs' age profile. The 15 to 24 age cohort is expected to grow steadily, increasing by 537 people (31%) from 1,747 to 2,285. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.