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 May 2026, the estimated population of Jordan Springs is around 13,963. This figure represents an increase of 2,191 people from the 2021 Census count of 11,772, marking an 18.6% growth rate. The resident population estimate of 13,944 by AreaSearch, based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025), and additional validated new addresses since the Census date, contributes to this increase. This results in a population density ratio of 1,435 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Jordan Springs' growth rate exceeded that of its SA4 region (6.0%) and the state, positioning it as a growth leader. Natural growth contributed approximately 43.0% to overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including interstate migration and overseas migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year are utilized. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, demographic trends suggest a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation. By 2041, the suburb of Jordan Springs is expected to expand by 1,357 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 9.6% over the 16-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Jordan Springs averaged approximately 94 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 471 homes. As of FY26, 29 approvals have been recorded. On average, between FY21 and FY25, 8.8 new residents arrived per year per dwelling constructed, indicating demand significantly exceeds supply. New properties are constructed at an average value of $504,000, demonstrating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

This financial year has seen $9.4 million in commercial development approvals, suggesting balanced commercial development activity compared to Greater Sydney, where Jordan Springs shows moderately higher construction activity (33.0% above regional average per person over the five-year period). Recent construction comprises 31.0% detached houses and 69.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a shift from the area's existing housing composition of 90.0% houses. This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers, reflecting decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles. With around 654 people per dwelling approval, Jordan Springs reflects a highly mature market. Future projections from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate show Jordan Springs adding approximately 1,338 residents by 2041, indicating that at current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Future projections show Jordan Springs adding 1,338 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 identified 19 projects that could affect 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 likely to be relevant.

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The labour market strength in Jordan Springs positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Jordan Springs has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.9% based on AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. As of December 2025, 7,864 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 2.3% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Jordan Springs is high at 79.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. A significant proportion, 34.1%, of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction sectors. Jordan Springs shows strong specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 6.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population and resident population. From December 2024 to December 2025, Jordan Springs' labour force decreased by 4.2% and employment declined by 4.0%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) project national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Jordan Springs' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does 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 AreaSearch data aggregated from the latest ATO figures for the financial year ended June 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Jordan Springs was $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 a Wage Price Index growth rate of 10.32% since the financial year ended June 2023, estimated current incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $77,435 (median) and $87,436 (average). Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Jordan Springs rank highly nationally, between the 85th and 90th percentiles. The income distribution indicates that the majority of residents, 43.6% or 6,087 people, fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, which is consistent with broader trends across the broader area where 30.9% are in the same category. A substantial proportion of high earners, 35.6%, have incomes above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity throughout the area. Despite high housing costs consuming 21.3% of income, strong earnings place disposable income at the 83rd percentile nationally. The area'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

In Jordan Springs, as per the latest Census evaluation, 90.3% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 9.6% being other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Jordan Springs stood at 7.6%, with the rest either mortgaged (57.8%) or rented (34.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $530, higher than Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Jordan Springs' mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 at 9.8% and group households comprising 2.2%. The median household size is 3.2 people, 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

In Jordan Springs, a notable proportion of residents aged 15 years and above have attained university qualifications, with 32.1%. This figure exceeds the broader benchmarks of SA3 area (21.4%) and SA4 region (23.9%). The most prevalent university qualification is bachelor degrees, held by 20.9% of residents in this age group. Postgraduate qualifications follow at 9.2%, with graduate diplomas at 2%.

Vocational credentials are also prominent among Jordan Springs residents aged 15 years and above, with 34.3% holding such qualifications. Advanced diplomas account for 12.9%, while certificates make up 21.4% of these vocational credentials. Educational participation is high in the area, with 32.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (13.5%), secondary education (7.1%), and tertiary education (4.3%).

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 in Jordan Springs, served by a mix of buses across 20 routes. These routes collectively provide 401 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 198 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward, with car being the dominant mode at 89%, and train at 7%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, above the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 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' health data shows positive outcomes overall.

Mortality rates and health conditions align with national averages. Common health conditions are less prevalent here than nationally but higher among older residents at risk. Approximately 8130 people, around 58% of Jordan Springs' total population, have private health cover. Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions, affecting 7.1 and 6.6% of residents respectively. 79.2% of residents report being free from medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. As of June 2021, 6.9% of Jordan Springs' population is aged 65 and over (963 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.5%. While health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, they rank 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 cultural diversity, with 32.7% of its population born overseas and 33.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, making up 47.7% of Jordan Springs' population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented, comprising 12.2%, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%.

In terms of ancestry, Australian is the largest group at 22.9%, higher than the regional average of 17.8%. English and Other groups follow, with 19.0% and 13.9% respectively. Some ethnic groups show significant differences: Filipino at 5.6% (regional average 2.0%), Indian at 10.0% (regional average 3.6%), and Maltese at 2.4% (regional average 1.0%).

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

Jordan Springs's median age is 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 percentage of residents aged 5-14 (18.0%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (5.5%). This concentration of 5-14 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 12.0%. Between 2021 and present, demographic aging has occurred with the median age increasing from 30 to 31 years. During this period, notable shifts include the 45 to 54 age group growing from 9.5% to 11.4%, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 10.7% to 12.4%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 20.7% to 15.3% and the 0 to 4 group dropped from 12.4% to 9.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes for Jordan Springs. The 15 to 24 age cohort is projected to grow by 579 people (33%) from 1,731 to 2,311. However, the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.