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 November 2025, the estimated population for the Putney statistical area (Lv2) is around 4,123 people. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 4,097 people, indicating a rise of 26 individuals or approximately 0.6%. The latest estimate by AreaSearch, based on examination of the June 2024 ABS ERP data release and validation of new addresses since the Census date, suggests a resident population of 4,112. This results in a population density ratio of 2,730 persons per square kilometer, placing Putney (SA2) in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The primary driver for this growth was overseas migration, contributing approximately 77.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch's projections for Putney (SA2), adopted from ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, indicate that the area is expected to increase by 199 persons to reach an estimated population of 4,322 by the year 2041. This projected growth reflects an increase of 4.7% over the 17-year period from 2025 to 2041.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Putney shows around 47 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 239 homes were approved, with an additional 28 approved so far in FY-26. Despite a decrease in population during this period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, indicating a balanced market with good buyer choice.

The average expected construction cost of new homes is $1,314,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. This year, Putney has recorded $6.2 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting its residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Putney maintains similar construction rates per person, supporting market stability and aligning with regional patterns. Nationally, this rate is substantially higher, indicating strong developer confidence in the location. New building activity shows 26.0% standalone homes and 74.0% townhouses or apartments, promoting more affordable entry points and suiting downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This shift reflects decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles seeking diverse, affordable housing options.

Currently, Putney has a density of around 58 people per approval, indicating a low-density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Putney is forecasted to gain 193 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds 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. Seven projects identified by AreaSearch may impact this region. Notable initiatives are Putney Wharf, Mortlake Ferry Upgrade, Ryde Hospital Redevelopment, and Putney Hill. Relevant projects are listed below.

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

Putney has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 1.4% and it experienced an estimated employment growth of 10.1% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of September 2025, there are 2,586 residents employed while the unemployment rate stands at 2.8%, which is below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Putney is fairly standard at 64.0% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment among residents is concentrated in professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors. Notably, employment levels in the professional & technical sector are at 1.3 times the regional average while accommodation & food services have limited presence with 3.5% employment compared to the regional average of 5.8%.

The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the Census working population count versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, Putney saw employment increase by 10.1% and labour force grow by 9.0%, leading to a unemployment rate decrease of 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with an unemployment rate rise of 0.2 percentage points. Providing broader context, state-level data as of 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs) while the state unemployment rate is at 3.9%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Putney's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, although these are simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023, Putney had a median income among taxpayers of $56,163 and an average income of $76,841. These figures are above the national averages of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively in Greater Sydney. By September 2025, with an 8.86% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, estimated median income would be approximately $61,139 and average income $83,649. The 2021 Census data shows Putney's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 85th and 97th percentiles. In Putney, 37.8% of residents (1,558 people) earn over $4,000 per week, unlike surrounding regions where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. The suburb's affluence is evident with 50.9% earning over $3,000 weekly, supporting premium retail and services. After housing costs, residents retain 86.8% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power, and Putney's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

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

As per the latest Census evaluation in Putney, 83.9% of dwellings were houses while 16.1% consisted of semi-detached properties, apartments, and other types. In comparison, Sydney metro had 42.9% houses and 57.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Putney was at 47.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.2% and rented ones at 15.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Putney was $3,467, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,600. The median weekly rent in Putney was $700, compared to Sydney metro's $460. Nationally, Putney's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863, while 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, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

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

Educational attainment in Putney is notably higher than national averages. As of 2016, 42.3% of residents aged 15+ held university qualifications compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees were the most common at 29.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials were also prevalent, with 27.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas constituted 11.4% and certificates made up 15.7%.

Educational participation was high, with 29.5% of residents enrolled in formal education as of 2016. This included 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 active public transport stops, serving a mix of ferry and bus routes. These stops are covered by 18 individual routes, collectively offering 6,725 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 144 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 960 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 224 weekly trips per 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 across all age groups, with very low prevalence of common health conditions. As of approximately 2022, private health cover was found to be high at about 57% of Putney's total population (around 2,361 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 62.9%.

The most prevalent medical conditions in the area were arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.4 and 5.8% of residents respectively. About 75.4% of residents reported being completely free from medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 77.6%. Putney has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 21.8% (898 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 16.3%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Putney are notably strong, aligning with the general population's health profile.

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 higher cultural diversity compared to most local areas, with 31.5% born overseas and 31.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Putney, accounting for 67.4%, compared to 48.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (16.6%), English (16.6%), and Chinese (11.5%), lower than the regional average of 20.9%.

Some ethnic groups were notably more represented in Putney: Italian at 11.1% (regional average 5.1%), Lebanese at 3.9% (1.5%), and Croatian at 1.4% (0.6%).

Putney hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Putney's median age stands at 44, surpassing Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and significantly exceeding the national average of 38. The age group of 55-64 is strongly represented in Putney at 14.8%, compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 8.4%. According to the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.7% to 6.9% of Putney's population, and the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 11.1% to 12.2%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 14.7% to 12.4%. Demographic projections indicate significant changes in Putney's age profile by 2041. Leading this shift, the 75 to 84 group is projected to grow by 73%, reaching 492 people from 284. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 91% of projected growth. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age groups are expected to experience population declines.