Luddenham

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of November 2025, Luddenham's estimated population is around 2,121. This reflects an increase of 194 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,927. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,086 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 46 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 48 persons per square kilometer. Luddenham's growth rate of 10.1% since the 2021 census exceeded the state average of 6.7%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth contributing approximately 40.0%.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Considering these projections, exceptional growth is predicted over the period to 2041, with the area expected to expand by 2,460 persons, reflecting a gain of 114.4% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Luddenham when compared nationally

Luddenham has seen approximately 5 new homes approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 26 homes were approved, with 1 more approved in FY-26 so far. On average, about 10.4 people have moved to the area per dwelling built over these years.

This high demand has outpaced supply, potentially driving up prices and increasing competition among buyers. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $572,000. In FY-26, there have been $2,000 in commercial development approvals, indicating the area's residential focus.

Building activity shows 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a shift from the current 99.0% houses pattern, suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving housing preferences and affordability needs. With around 257 people per dwelling approval, Luddenham's population is expected to grow by 2,426 residents by 2041, potentially outstripping current development rates and heightening buyer competition while supporting price increases.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 52 projects that may impact this region. Notable ones include the M12 Motorway, Corridor Preservation for Western Sydney Airport Rail Connections, Northern Gateway Precinct, and Barings Luddenham Industrial Park. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Luddenham performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Luddenham has a skilled workforce with a notable presence in the construction sector. Its unemployment rate is 1.3%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, 1,225 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.9% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Luddenham is high at 69.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in construction, retail trade, and education & training. The area specializes in construction employment, with a share 2.5 times the regional level.

Professional & technical employment is relatively low at 5.2% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work, as indicated by Census data on working population versus local population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Luddenham's labour force decreased by 2.3%, with employment declining by 2.2%, while unemployment remained largely unchanged. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Luddenham's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.1% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Luddenham had a median taxpayer income of $60,832 and an average income of $82,042 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is notably higher than Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. By September 2025, based on a 12.61% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, estimated incomes would be approximately $68,503 (median) and $92,387 (average). According to the 2021 Census, Luddenham's household incomes rank at the 96th percentile with a weekly income of $2,968. The largest income segment comprises 33.3% earning $4,000 or more weekly (706 residents), differing from regional trends where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. A substantial proportion of high earners (48.2% above $3,000 weekly) indicates strong economic capacity in the suburb. Housing expenditure accounts for 14.1% of income, and residents rank within the 96th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

Luddenham's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 99.2% houses and 0.8% other dwellings. In contrast, Sydney metro had 0% houses and 0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Luddenham stood at 35.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 50.4% and rented ones at 14.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, aligning with Sydney metro's average. Median weekly rent was $480, unlike Sydney metro's $0. Nationally, Luddenham's mortgage repayments were higher at $3,000 compared to Australia's average of $1,863. Rents in Luddenham were substantially higher than the national figure of $375.

Luddenham features high concentrations of family households, with a median household size of 3.5 people

Family households constitute 88.8% of all households, including 55.3% couples with children, 24.2% couples without children, and 8.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 11.2%, with lone person households at 9.3% and group households comprising 1.1%. The median household size is 3.5 people.

Educational outcomes in Luddenham fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area has university qualification rates at 17.9%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.0%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 38.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (27.9%).

Educational participation is high at 31.7%, comprising 11.9% in primary education, 9.5% in secondary education, and 3.9% pursuing tertiary education. Luddenham Public School and Holy Family Primary School serve a total of 271 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 971) with balanced educational opportunities. Both schools focus on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas.

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

Public transport analysis shows ten active transport stops operating within Luddenham. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totaling fifteen individual routes. Together, these routes provide one hundred weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 324 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages fourteen trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately ten weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Luddenham's health outcomes show exceptional results with very low prevalence of common conditions across all ages.

Approximately 59% of its total population (1,257 people) have private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.8 and 5.7% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 75.0%, report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 0% in Greater Sydney. As of the latest data (2019), Luddenham has 12.2% seniors aged 65 and over (258 people). Notably, health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

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

Luddenham had a higher cultural diversity than average, with 17.1% of its residents born overseas and 18.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Luddenham, accounting for 75.2% of the population, compared to None% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestral groups were Australian (25.2%), English (18.6%), and Italian (11.1%).

Notably, Maltese (7.5%) Croatian (3.1%), and Lebanese (2.7%) ethnicities were overrepresented in Luddenham compared to regional averages of None%.

Luddenham's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Luddenham has a median age of 37, which is equal to Greater Sydney's figure and comparable to Australia's median age of 38. The 5-14 age group comprises 16.8%, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage. Meanwhile, the 25-34 cohort stands at 9.7%. Between 2021 and present day, the 15-24 age group has increased from 14.7% to 15.7%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 10.6% to 9.7%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Luddenham's age structure. Notably, the 45-54 group is projected to grow by 146%, reaching 762 people from its current figure of 309.