Lindfield

Population growth drivers in Lindfield are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, Lindfield's population is estimated at around 11,959, reflecting an increase of 1,016 people since the 2021 Census. The 2021 Census reported a population of 10,943 in the suburb. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 11,682 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), along with an additional 276 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,299 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Lindfield's population growth of 9.3% since the 2021 census exceeded that of its SA3 area (4.4%) and SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 92.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, 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. Looking ahead, population projections suggest a growth of 1,386 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 7.7% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Lindfield when compared nationally

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Lindfield has seen approximately 89 new homes approved per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 449 homes. As of FY-26, 36 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 0.3 people moved to the area for each dwelling built. This suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more options for buyers and enabling population growth.

The average expected construction cost value of new properties in Lindfield is $908,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY-26, $166.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Lindfield shows 107.0% higher development activity per person. Recent construction comprises 40.0% detached dwellings and 60.0% medium and high-density housing, offering affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. With around 208 people moving in for each dwelling approval, Lindfield exhibits characteristics of a growth area.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Lindfield is expected to grow by approximately 915 residents through to 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 35 such projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable among these are Transport Oriented Development & Rail Infrastructure - Lindfield Precinct, Bridgestone Projects Lindfield, Lindfield Village Hub, and Residential Development with In-Fill Affordable Housing at Reid Street and Woodside Avenue. The following list provides details on those projects most likely to be relevant.

Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.

Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.

Employment performance in Lindfield has been broadly consistent with national averages

Lindfield's workforce is highly educated, with the technology sector prominent. Its unemployment rate, at 3.3%, is based on AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation as of June 2025.

Residents in work numbered 6,072, with an unemployment rate 0.9% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was 62.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries were professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Lindfield had a strong specialization in professional & technical employment at 1.6 times the regional level, while construction had limited presence at 4.3% compared to 8.6% regionally.

The area offered limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Over a 12-month period ending June 2025, Lindfield's labour force decreased by 0.2%, with an employment decline of 1.0%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.8 percentage points. This contrasted with Greater Sydney, where employment rose by 2.6% and the labour force grew by 2.9%, with a smaller unemployment increase of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggested potential future demand in Lindfield. These projections estimated national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Lindfield's employment mix indicated local employment should increase by 7.7% over five years and 15.2% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2022, Lindfield had a median income among taxpayers of $65,664 with average income standing at $137,575. These figures are exceptionally high nationally and compare to levels of $56,994 and $80,856 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year ended June 2022, current estimates would be approximately $73,944 (median) and $154,923 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Lindfield, between the 89th and 95th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 36.0% of residents (4,305 people) fall into the $4,000+ bracket, diverging from the broader area where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 30.9%. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 47.6% exceeding $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 15.3% of income, but strong earnings still place disposable income at the 94th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Lindfield features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Lindfield, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, consisted of 52.2% houses and 47.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area had 68.8% houses and 31.3% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in Lindfield was at 38.5%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (32.4%) or rented (29.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lindfield was $3,450, below Sydney metro's average of $3,500. The median weekly rent figure in Lindfield was recorded at $600, compared to Sydney metro's $630. Nationally, Lindfield's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while median weekly rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Lindfield features high concentrations of family households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 78.7% of all households, including 43.8% couples with children, 24.4% couples without children, and 9.7% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 21.3%, with lone person households at 19.3% and group households comprising 1.8%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.9.

Lindfield demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Lindfield's educational attainment is notably high, with 60.4% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 35.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (20.5%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Vocational pathways account for 15.7%, with advanced diplomas at 9.1% and certificates at 6.6%. Educational participation is high, with 32.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.4% in primary, 9.2% in secondary, and 7.7% pursuing tertiary education. Lindfield has a robust network of 8 schools educating approximately 1,886 students, with an ICSEA score of 1148 indicating significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement. The educational mix includes 5 primary, 1 secondary, and 2 K-12 schools. School places per 100 residents (15.8) are below the regional average (20.6), with some students likely attending schools in adjacent areas. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to parent campus.

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

Lindfield has 66 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 48 individual routes that collectively facilitate 5,559 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically situated 166 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 794 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 84 weekly trips per stop.

Lindfield's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Lindfield, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 81% of the total population (9,691 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and arthritis, affecting 5.6 and 5.3% of residents respectively. A total of 77.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 76.0% across Greater Sydney. Lindfield has 18.0% of residents aged 65 and over (2,152 people), which is lower than the 20.2% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Lindfield is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Lindfield has a high level of cultural diversity, with 39.4% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 44.8% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Lindfield, comprising 43.4% of people. However, Judaism is overrepresented in Lindfield compared to Greater Sydney, making up 1.3% versus 2.5%.

The top three ancestry groups in Lindfield are Chinese (22.6%), English (20.4%), and Australian (16.6%). Notably, Korean (2.9%) and Hungarian (0.4%) are overrepresented compared to regional figures of 2.3% and 0.4%, respectively.

Lindfield's median age exceeds the national pattern

Lindfield has a median age of 40, which is higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and slightly higher than Australia's 38 years. The 45-54 cohort is notably over-represented in Lindfield at 14.5%, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 9.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 12.2% to 14.9% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 14.8% to 13.6%, and the 0 to 4 group has dropped from 5.3% to 4.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Lindfield's age profile will change significantly. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to expand by 363 people (46%) from 789 to 1,153. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 75% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.