Marsfield

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

As of Feb 2026, Marsfield's population is estimated at around 13,158. This reflects an increase of 666 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,492. The change was inferred from the resident population of 12,759, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 41 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,382 persons per square kilometer, placing Marsfield in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Marsfield's growth rate of 5.3% since census positions it within 2.5 percentage points of the state (7.8%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the suburb 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, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering the projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted over the period with Marsfield expected to grow by 14,235 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 105.2% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis indicates Marsfield averaged approximately 55 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 277 homes. In FY-26 to date, 51 approvals have been recorded. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 6.8 people moved to Marsfield for each dwelling built, suggesting demand significantly outpaces supply. The average construction cost of new properties is around $597,000, indicating developers focus on the premium market with high-end developments.

Commercial development in Marsfield remains strong, with $184.9 million in approvals registered this financial year. Recent construction predominantly comprises townhouses or apartments (97.0%), offering affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This shift from the area's existing housing composition (currently 32.0% houses) suggests decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles. Marsfield exhibits characteristics of a low-density area, with around 233 people per dwelling approval.

Population forecasts indicate Marsfield will gain approximately 13,836 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers 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 impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 29 projects that could affect the 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 relevant.

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Employment conditions in Marsfield rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Marsfield has an educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. The unemployment rate was 1.5% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.7%.

In comparison to Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, Marsfield's unemployment rate is 2.7% lower, with a workforce participation rate of 82.5%. According to Census responses, 52.6% of residents worked from home. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Marsfield shows strong specialization in education & training, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction has lower representation at 5.3%. The area functions as an employment hub with 1.2 workers per resident, hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over a 12-month period ending in December 2025, employment increased by 5.7% while the labour force grew by 5.2%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney's employment growth was 2.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% 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, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch aggregated latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023. Marsfield suburb had median taxpayer income of $49,300 and average income of $69,666. These figures are slightly above national averages of $48,157 (median) and $70,950 (average). For Greater Sydney, the respective figures were $60,817 and $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated median income for Marsfield as of September 2025 would be approximately $53,668, with average income at around $75,838. According to 2021 Census figures, incomes in Marsfield cluster around the 58th percentile nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket dominated with 32.6% of residents (4,289 people), similar to surrounding regions at 30.9%. High housing costs consumed 17.9% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 59th percentile. 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

Marsfield's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, had 31.7% houses and 68.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Marsfield stood at 31.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.2% and rented at 39.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,383, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Marsfield was $475, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Marsfield's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

Marsfield features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

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, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

In Marsfield, 52.6% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, exceeding the Australian average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. This high educational attainment is beneficial for knowledge-based opportunities. Among these residents, bachelor degrees are most common at 30.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (19.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational pathways account for 20.8% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificates at 11.0%.

Educational participation is high in Marsfield, with 30.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.9% in tertiary education, 8.2% in primary education, 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 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 29 different routes, collectively facilitating 5,622 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically residing 158 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Marsfield being primarily residential. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 70%, followed by buses at 12% and trains at 11%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.9 per dwelling, lower than the regional average.

As per the 2021 Census, a high 52.6% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 803 trips per day, translating to approximately 83 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Marsfield's health outcomes show excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Approximately 54% (~7,167 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 6.1 and 5.6% of residents respectively. A total of 75.2% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Marsfield has 18.6% (2,447 people) of residents aged 65 and over, higher than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

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 high level of cultural diversity, with 55.4% of its residents 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 the population. However, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 0.5% of Marsfield's population versus 0.8%.

The top three ancestry groups in Marsfield are Chinese (26.8%), Other (15.1%), and English (13.6%). Notably, Korean (3.0%) and Filipino (2.6%) are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 1.1% and 2.0%, respectively, while Indian (4.6%) is slightly higher than the regional average of 3.6%.

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

The median age in Marsfield is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. The 65-74 cohort is notably over-represented in Marsfield at 9.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's average, while those aged 5-14 are under-represented at 10.2%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15-24 age group has grown from 11.0% to 12.2% of Marsfield's population, whereas the 85+ cohort has declined from 3.9% to 3.2%. By 2041, demographic forecasts indicate significant changes for Marsfield, with the 45-54 age group expected to grow by 146%, reaching 3,943 people from 1,605.