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

As of November 2025, the estimated population for the Luddenham statistical area (Lv2) is around 2,083. This reflects an increase of 156 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,927. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 2,067 residents following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 46 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 47 persons per square kilometer. Luddenham's growth rate of 8.1% since the 2021 census exceeded the state average of 7.6%. Natural growth contributed approximately 40.0% 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 a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Considering these projections, exceptional growth is predicted for the Luddenham (SA2) over the period from 2025 to 2041, with an expected expansion of 2,448 persons, reflecting a gain of 117.7% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Luddenham recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Luddenham shows approximately 7 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 36 homes were approved, with an additional 2 approved so far in FY-26. This results in about 7.5 people moving to the area per dwelling built over the past five financial years.

The demand significantly outpaces supply, putting upward pressure on prices and increasing competition among buyers. New properties are constructed at an average value of $572,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. This year has seen $1.5 million in commercial approvals, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Building activity shows 40.0% detached houses and 60.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from the current 99.0% houses.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 374 people, reflecting Luddenham's quiet development environment. Population forecasts indicate an increase of 2,452 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and 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 53 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones are 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 1.1%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, 1,221 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.1% 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 among residents is concentrated in construction, retail trade, and education & training. The area specializes in construction employment, with a share 2.5 times the regional level.

Meanwhile, professional & technical employment stands at 5.2%, lower than the regional average of 11.5%. Many Luddenham residents commute elsewhere for work, as indicated by the Census working population to local population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Luddenham's labour force decreased by 3.8% and employment declined by 3.6%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with an unemployment rate rise of 0.2 percentage points. As of 25-Nov-25, NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.3%. Job and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Luddenham's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.1% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

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

The suburb of Luddenham had a median taxpayer income of $60,834 and an average income of $82,044 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year ended 30 June 2023. This is notably higher than Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $66,224 (median) and $89,313 (average). According to the Census conducted in August 2021, household incomes ranked at the 96th percentile with a weekly income of $2,968. In Luddenham, 33.3% of residents earned $4,000 or more per week, compared to 30.9% in the broader region earning between $1,500 and $2,999 per week. A substantial proportion, 48.2%, earned above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity. Housing expenses accounted for 14.1% of income, with residents ranking at the 96th percentile for disposable income. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 8th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Luddenham, as per the latest Census, consisted of 99.2% houses and 0.8% other dwellings. Home ownership stood at 35.3%, with 50.4% of dwellings mortgaged and 14.3% rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, and the median weekly rent was $480. Nationally, Luddenham's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute 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's university qualification rate is 17.9%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.0%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 38.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (27.9%). Educational participation is high, with 31.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 11.9% in primary, 9.5% in secondary, and 3.9% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.9% in primary education, 9.5% in secondary education, and 3.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The analysis of public transport in Luddenham shows that there are currently 15 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with each route being serviced individually. In total, these routes provide 110 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in Luddenham is rated as good, with residents typically located an average of 324 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are 15 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 7 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 data shows excellent results with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

The private health cover rate is approximately 59% of the total population, which consists of 1,235 people. 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 a recent study, 12.1% of Luddenham's population is aged 65 and over, comprising 252 people. Notably, health outcomes among seniors in the area are particularly strong, outperforming those of the general population in various health metrics.

In terms of cultural diversity, Luddenham records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Luddenham's population shows above-average cultural diversity, with 17.1% born overseas and 18.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Luddenham, making up 75.2% of its population, compared to none specified across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (25.2%), English (18.6%), and Italian (11.1%).

Notably, Maltese (7.5%) is overrepresented in Luddenham compared to the regional average of none specified, as are Croatian (3.1%) and Lebanese (2.7%).

Luddenham's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Luddenham has a median age of 37, matching Greater Sydney's figure and closely resembling 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 makes up 9.7%, lower than Greater Sydney's figure. Between 2021 and now, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 14.7% to 15.7%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 10.6% to 9.7%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Luddenham's age structure. Notably, the 45 to 54 group is projected to grow by 151%, adding 454 people and reaching a total of 757 from its current size of 302.