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, the estimated population for the Marsfield statistical area (Lv2) is around 13,137, reflecting an increase of 645 people since the 2021 Census. The 2021 Census reported a population of 12,492 in this area. This recent growth can be inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 12,759 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. This level of population results in a density ratio of 3,377 persons per square kilometer, placing Marsfield (SA2) in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, from 2015 to 2025, Marsfield has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 2.6%, outpacing the SA4 region. Population growth for the area 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. Looking ahead to future population dynamics, exceptional growth is predicted for Marsfield (SA2) over the period from 2025 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the area is expected to increase by 14,976 persons by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 123.5% in total population over these 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis indicates Marsfield recorded approximately 56 residential properties approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 284 homes were approved, with a further 49 approved in FY-26. On average, 6.6 people moved to the area per dwelling built over those five years.

This substantial lag between supply and demand typically leads to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New homes are being constructed at an average value of $597,000, targeting the premium segment with upmarket properties. Commercial approvals this financial year totalled $184.9 million, indicating strong local business investment. Current development consists predominantly of medium and high-density housing (97%), with standalone homes comprising 3%.

This shift from the area's existing housing stock (32% houses) suggests decreasing developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles and demand for affordable options. Marsfield has a low density market, with approximately 225 people per dwelling approval. Population forecasts project an increase of 16,226 residents by 2041. If development rates continue at the current pace, housing supply may not keep up with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 29 projects that could affect this region. 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 notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 1.3% as of September 2025.

This rate is lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 11.4%. There were 9,035 residents employed with a workforce participation rate similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training.

The area has a strong specialization in education & training, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 5.3% compared to the regional average of 8.6%. As of the Census, there are 1.2 workers for every resident, indicating that Marsfield functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 11.4% while labour force grew by 10.7%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1%. State-level data from NSW as of 25-Nov shows employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is lower than the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Marsfield's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 shows that Marsfield's median income is $49,300 and average income is $69,666. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from July 2023 to September 2025, current estimates for Marsfield would be approximately $53,668 (median) and $75,838 (average). According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Marsfield cluster around the 58th percentile nationally. Income distribution data shows that 32.6% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, which aligns with the broader area at 30.9%. Housing costs consume 17.9% of income in Marsfield, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 59th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Marsfield displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with strong rates of outright home ownership

Marsfield's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 31.7% houses and 68.3% other dwellings including semi-detached units, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. Home ownership in Marsfield stood at 31.3%, with 29.2% of dwellings mortgaged and 39.6% rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,383, while the median weekly rent was $475. Nationally, Marsfield's median monthly mortgage repayments were 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 comprise the remaining 34.3%, with lone person households at 27.9% and group households making up 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

Marsfield's educational attainment exceeds national and state averages. Among residents aged 15+, 52.6% have university qualifications compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 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% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.9% in tertiary, 8.2% in primary, and 5.8% pursuing secondary education.

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

Marsfield has 67 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 29 unique routes that together facilitate 5,622 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located just 158 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 803 trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 83 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. Approximately 54% of the total population (~7,155 people) have private health cover. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, impacting 6.1 and 5.6% of residents respectively. 75.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 0% across Greater Sydney. Marsfield has 17.6% of residents aged 65 and over (2,312 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 population where 55.4% speak a language other than English at home, and 55.3% were born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Marsfield with 43.5%. Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 0.5% of Marsfield's population.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (26.8%), Other (15.1%), and English (13.6%). Korean (3.0%), Filipino (2.6%), and Indian (4.6%) ethnicities show notable overrepresentation in Marsfield compared to the regional averages.

Marsfield's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Marsfield is 38 years, similar 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 (15.5%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (10.0%). In the period from the 2021 Census to present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 11.0% to 15.5%. Conversely, the 55-64 age group has decreased from 10.7% to 9.6%. By 2041, Marsfield's age composition is expected to change significantly. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 170%, reaching 4,179 people from the current 1,550.