Marsfield

Marsfield has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of November 2025, Marsfield's population is estimated at around 13,268 people. This reflects an increase of 776 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,492 people. The current resident population estimate of 13,115 by AreaSearch, following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 40 validated new addresses since the Census date, indicates this growth pattern. This results in a density ratio of 3,410 persons per square kilometer, placing Marsfield in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Marsfield has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 2.6%, outpacing the SA4 region. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing 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 a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Exceptional growth is predicted over this period, with the suburb expected to increase by 15,284 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall increase of 123.6% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Marsfield among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, Marsfield recorded approximately 73 residential properties granted approval each year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 366 homes were approved, with an additional one approved so far in FY26. On average, about 5.1 people moved to the area for each dwelling built during this period.

This indicates substantial supply lagging demand, likely leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $597,000, aligning with broader regional development trends. This financial year has seen approximately $15.8 million in commercial approvals, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. The new development consists mainly of medium and high-density housing, with 2.0% standalone homes.

This shift from the area's existing housing stock (currently 32.0% houses) reflects decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles, offering more affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. Marsfield has an approximate population density of 237 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low-density market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Marsfield is forecasted to gain around 16,403 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 30 projects that may impact this area. Notable projects include Lachlan's Line Apartments at 3 Halifax Street, Macquarie Centre Redevelopment, Macquarie Rise, and Marsfield Common. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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

Marsfield has a highly educated workforce with the technology sector being particularly prominent. Its unemployment rate was 1.7% in June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 12.2% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of this date, 8,724 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.5% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Marsfield was broadly similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries of employment among residents were health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training, with a strong specialization in the latter at 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, construction showed lower representation at 5.3% compared to the regional average of 8.6%.

There was one job for every resident as per the Census data, indicating that Marsfield functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 12.2%, while labour force grew by 11.8%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest that Marsfield's employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections against the local employment profile.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Marsfield has an above national average income. The median income is $49,300 and the average is $69,666. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $56,994 and an average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Marsfield would be approximately $55,517 (median) and $78,451 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Marsfield cluster around the 58th percentile nationally. The income distribution shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 32.6% of residents (4,325 people), similar to the broader area where this cohort represents 30.9%. High housing costs consume 17.9% of income. Despite this, disposable income is at the 59th percentile and Marsfield's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Marsfield displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Marsfield, houses made up 31.7% of dwellings as per the latest Census, with 68.3% being other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In contrast, Sydney metropolitan area had no houses or other dwellings recorded at that time. Home ownership in Marsfield stood at 31.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.2% and rented ones at 39.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,383, aligning with Sydney metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $475, unlike Sydney metro which had no recorded figures for these metrics. Nationally, Marsfield's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Marsfield features high concentrations of group households, with a median household size of 2.5 people

Family households constitute 65.7% of all households, including 31.2% couples with children, 24.4% couples without children, and 8.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 34.3%, with lone person households at 27.9% and group households comprising 6.3%. The median household size is 2.5 people.

Marsfield shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Marsfield is notably high. Among residents aged 15+, 52.6% hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent (30.6%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (19.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational pathways account for 20.8%, with advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificates at 11.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.9% in tertiary, 8.2% in primary, and 5.8% in secondary education. Marsfield's three schools have a combined enrollment of 2,699 students as of the latest data. The area has significant socio-educational advantages with an ICSEA score of 1134. Educational provision is balanced with two primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups. There are 20.3 school places per 100 residents, indicating strong educational infrastructure serving local and surrounding communities.

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

Marsfield has 57 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 29 different routes that collectively facilitate 4,399 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing just 158 meters from their nearest stop.

On average, there are 628 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 77 weekly trips per individual stop.

Marsfield's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Marsfield.

Prevalence of common health conditions is very low across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 54% of the total population (~7,227 people). The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 6.1 and 5.6% of residents respectively. Seventy-five point two percent declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 0% across Greater Sydney. Marsfield has 17.6% of residents aged 65 and over (2,335 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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

Marsfield has a culturally diverse population, with 55.4% speaking a language other than English at home and 55.3% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Marsfield, making up 43.5% of its population. Notably, Judaism comprises 0.5% of Marsfield's population, which is higher than the None% recorded across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Chinese (26.8%), Other (15.1%), and English (13.6%). Some ethnic groups have notable representations in Marsfield: Korean at 3.0%, Filipino at 2.6%, and Indian at 4.6%.

Marsfield's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Marsfield as of 2021 is 38 years, close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 and equivalent to Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Marsfield has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (15.6%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (10.0%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Marsfield's median age decreased from 39 to 38 years. The 15-24 age group grew from 11.0% to 15.6%, while the 55-64 cohort declined from 10.7% to 9.6%. By 2041, Marsfield's population is expected to see significant shifts in its age composition, with the 45-54 group projected to grow by 167% (from 1,565 to 4,177 people).