Putney

Putney is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Putney is around 4,129, reflecting an increase of 32 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 4,097. This increase is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 4,112 following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of 14 new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 2,734 persons per square kilometer, placing Putney in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 77.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch adopts 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 NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Considering projected demographic shifts, Putney is expected to increase by 202 persons to reach approximately 4,331 by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 4.5% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Putney when compared nationally

Putney recorded approximately 48 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 240 homes were approved, with an additional 29 approved in FY26 so far. The population has fallen during this period, yet housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, indicating a balanced market with good buyer choice.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $1,314,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY26, $6.2 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting Putney's residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Putney maintains similar construction rates per person, supporting market stability aligned with regional patterns and indicating strong developer confidence in the location. New building activity shows 26.0% standalone homes and 74.0% townhouses or apartments, promoting affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This shift reflects decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles demanding diverse housing options. Currently, Putney has around 57 people per approval, reflecting a low-density area.

By 2041, population forecasts indicate Putney will gain 185 residents. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth exceeding current forecasts.

Putney 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 identified seven projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones are Putney Wharf, Mortlake Ferry Upgrade, Ryde Hospital Redevelopment, and Putney Hill. The following details projects expected to be most relevant.

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

Putney has an educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 1.8% as of the past year. Employment growth was estimated at 4.9%.

As of December 2025, 2,542 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 2.4%, below Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation was 74.2%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 70.2%. Home workership was high at 50.2% based on Census responses. Key employment sectors include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

Professional & technical had notable concentration with levels at 1.3 times the regional average. Accommodation & food services had limited presence at 3.5%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities. Over a 12-month period ending in May-25, employment increased by 4.9% and labour force grew by 4.6%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Putney's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Putney suburb had median income among taxpayers at $56,163 with average income standing at $76,841. These figures are above national averages of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively in Greater Sydney. By September 2025, estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $61,139 and $83,649 based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year ended June 2023. From the Census conducted in August 2021, household, family and personal incomes in Putney rank highly nationally, between 85th and 97th percentiles. The $4000+ income bracket dominates with 37.8% of residents (1,560 people), unlike surrounding regions where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Putney's affluence is evident with 50.9% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 86.8% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power, with the area's SEIFA income ranking placing it in the 10th decile.

Putney is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Putney, as per the latest Census evaluation, 83.9% of dwellings were houses while 16.1% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Sydney metropolitan area's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Putney stood at 47.6%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 37.2% and rented ones making up 15.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,467, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Putney was recorded at $700 compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Putney's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher than Australia's average of $1,863, while median rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Putney features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 84.5% of all households, including 48.1% couples with children, 27.1% couples without children, and 8.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 15.5%, with lone person households at 14.3% and group households comprising 1.4%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

Putney's educational attainment significantly exceeds national averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 42.3% hold university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4%. This educational advantage is reflected in the area's strong focus on knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most common at 29.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%).

Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 27.1% of residents holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 11.4% and certificates at 15.7%. Educational participation is notably high, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.2% in primary education, 9.1% in secondary education, and 7.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Putney has 30 operational public transport stops, offering a mix of ferry and bus services. These stops are served by 18 unique routes that facilitate 6,725 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated highly, with residents typically residing just 144 meters from the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most Putney residents commute outward, with cars being the dominant mode of transport at 92%. On average, there are 1.9 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a significant 50.2% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 960 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 224 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Putney'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 high at approximately 57% of the total population (around 2,365 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.4 and 5.8% of residents respectively. 75.4% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Putney has 22.9% of residents aged 65 and over (945 people), higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Putney 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

Putney's population showed a high degree of cultural diversity, with 31.5% born overseas and 31.7% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Putney, comprising 67.4%, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (16.6%), English (16.6%), and Chinese (11.5%).

Notably, Italian (11.1%) Lebanese (3.9%) and Croatian (1.4%) ethnicities had higher representations in Putney compared to regional averages of 3.4%, 2.6% and 0.7% respectively.

Putney hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Putney's median age is 44, which exceeds Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and is significantly higher than the national average of 38. The 65-74 age group comprises 12.6% of Putney's population, compared to Greater Sydney. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort makes up only 8.2%. Post-2021 Census, the 75-84 age group grew from 4.7% to 7.4%, while the 65-74 cohort increased from 11.5% to 12.6%. Meanwhile, the 45-54 cohort declined from 14.7% to 12.4%, and the 55-64 group decreased from 15.8% to 14.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling predicts significant changes in Putney's age profile. The 75-84 group is projected to grow by 62%, reaching 495 people from the current 305. Those aged 65 and above will comprise 92% of this growth. Conversely, the 25-34 and 0-4 age groups are expected to experience population declines.