Naremburn

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

The population of the suburb of Naremburn is estimated at around 6,621 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 697 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,924 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 6,598 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 19 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 5,296 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Naremburn's growth rate of 11.8% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (5.9%) and the state average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 70.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, a significant population increase is forecast, with the suburb expected to have an additional 2,849 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 42.7% in total over the 16 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Naremburn according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Naremburn recorded approximately 7 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past 5 financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 36 homes were approved, with none so far in FY-26. This results in an average of 12.2 new residents arriving per year per dwelling constructed during this period.

The substantial lag between supply and demand indicates heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. In FY-26, there have been $331.5 million in commercial approvals, reflecting high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Naremburn has significantly less development activity, 81.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. Nationally, this level is also lower, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints. Current new development consists of 11.0% detached houses and 89.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns (currently 38.0% houses). This trend may be due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs.

Naremburn has around 2154 people per dwelling approval, indicating a highly mature market. Future projections estimate Naremburn will add 2,826 residents by 2041, but if current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 32 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Park Avenue Residences St Leonards, St Leonards Telstra Exchange Mixed-Use Tower, Waterstone St Leonards, and Atria St Leonards. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Naremburn demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Naremburn has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 3.3%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Employment stability has been relative over the past year according to AreaSearch data aggregation.

As of December 2025, 3,832 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.9% below Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation is standard at 73.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. Census responses indicate that 67.2% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Leading employment industries include professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance.

The area specializes in professional & technical jobs with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level. Construction has limited presence at 4.8% compared to the regional average of 8.6%. There are 1.9 workers for every resident, indicating that Naremburn functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the labour force increased by 0.4% while employment declined by 0.2%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Naremburn's employment mix indicates potential local employment increases of 7.6% over five years and 15.1% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch aggregated latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023. In Naremburn, median taxpayer income was $81,433 and average income was $118,188. Nationally, these figures rank in the top percentile. Greater Sydney's median and average incomes were $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% from July 2023 to March 2026, estimated median and average incomes in Naremburn would be approximately $89,837 and $130,385 respectively. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Naremburn rank between the 98th and 98th percentiles nationally. Income brackets show that 41.8% of locals (2,767 people) earn $4000 or more weekly, unlike regional trends where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Higher earners make up a substantial presence with 54.0% exceeding $3,000 weekly. Housing accounts for 14.9% of income, and strong earnings rank residents in the 97th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Naremburn features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Naremburn, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, comprised 37.8% houses and 62.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Sydney metropolitan area's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Naremburn was at 30.3%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (33.5%) or rented (36.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,500, above Sydney metro's average of $2,427 recorded in the same Census year. The median weekly rent figure was $602, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Naremburn's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863 for 2015-2016, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375 recorded in the same period.

Naremburn has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 69.6% of all households, including 34.3% couples with children, 26.6% couples without children, and 7.7% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 30.4%, with lone person households at 26.6% and group households making up 3.6%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

Educational attainment in Naremburn is notably high, with 60.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications. This compares to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 38.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (18.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.9%). Vocational pathways account for 18.4% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas making up 10.0% and certificates 8.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 26.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.9% in primary education, 5.8% in secondary education, and 5.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Naremburn has eight active public transport stops, all offering bus services. These stops are served by 16 different routes that facilitate a total of 1,837 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically living 231 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 63% of residents, while walking and train usage stands at 16% and 10%, respectively. On average, there are 0.8 vehicles per dwelling, which is below the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion of residents, 67.2%, work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 262 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 229 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Naremburn's health outcomes show excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 73% of the total population (4,863 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.8 and 6.5% of residents respectively. 77.0% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. As of 2021, 15.4% of Naremburn's population is aged 65 and over (1,019 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

Naremburn was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Naremburn's population had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 24.3% speaking languages other than English at home and 36.3% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Naremburn, comprising 44.2% of its population. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented at 1.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 0.8%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (23.1%), Australian (19.9%), and Other (10.8%), which was lower than the regional average of 16.0%. Some ethnic groups showed significant differences: Russian (0.8% vs regional 0.4%), South Australian (1.0% vs regional 0.5%), and Hungarian (0.4% vs regional 0.3%) were notably overrepresented in Naremburn.

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

Naremburn has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's figure of 38. The 45-54 age cohort is notably over-represented in Naremburn at 15.2%, compared to the Greater Sydney average. Conversely, the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 12.1%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 7.5% to 9.3% of the population, while the 75-84 cohort has risen from 3.6% to 5.1%. During this period, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 14.3% to 12.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Naremburn's age profile, with the 55-64 age cohort expected to grow by 494 people (64%), increasing from 774 to 1,269.