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

The estimated population of the suburb of Putney is around 4,147 as of May 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 50 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,097 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 4,129 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 12 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 2,746 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, driving primary growth for the area.

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 NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Considering projected demographic shifts, Putney is expected to experience population growth just below the national median statistical area average. By 2041, based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is projected to increase by 178 persons, reflecting an overall increase of approximately 3.9% over the 16-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Putney recorded around 48 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past 5 financial years, between FY21 and FY25, approximately 240 homes were approved, with an additional 34 approved so far in FY26. Despite population decline during this period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a well-balanced market offering good buyer choice.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $1,314,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. This financial year, Putney recorded $6.2 million in commercial development approvals, suggesting its residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Putney records elevated construction levels, at 11.0% above the regional average per person over the past 5 years, preserving reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. This is substantially higher than national averages, indicating strong developer confidence in the location. New building activity comprises 26.0% standalone homes and 74.0% townhouses or apartments, focusing on higher-density living to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition, currently at 84.0% houses, reflecting decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles.

Putney reflects a low density area, with around 57 people per approval. Population forecasts indicate Putney will gain 160 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones are Putney Wharf, Kingston Quarter, Ryde Hospital Redevelopment, and Putney Hill. The following details those 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 a highly educated workforce with professional services showing strong representation. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, with an estimated employment growth of 4.9% over the past year based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, there are 2,542 residents in work while the unemployment rate is 2.4% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation is at 73.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 50.2% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment among residents is concentrated in professional & technical (1.3 times the regional average), health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors. The accommodation & food sector has limited presence with 3.5% employment compared to 6.8% regionally.

Over a 12-month period ending December 2025, employment increased by 4.9%, labour force increased by 4.6%, resulting in unemployment falling by 0.3 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 Putney's local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years based on industry-specific projections applied to Putney's employment mix.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Putney had a median income among taxpayers of $56,163 and an average income of $76,841. These figures are above national averages of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively across Greater Sydney. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% from financial year ended June 2023 to March 2026, estimated median income is approximately $61,959 and average income is around $84,771 as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows household, family, and personal incomes in Putney rank between the 85th and 97th percentiles nationally. The suburb has a significant proportion of residents (37.8%, or 1,567 people) earning $4,000 or more per week, unlike surrounding regions where 30.9% earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly. Putney's affluence is evident with 50.9% of residents 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. The area'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

Putney's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 83.9% houses and 16.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Putney stood at 47.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.2% and rented ones at 15.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,467, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Weekly rent median was $700 in Putney, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Putney's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $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 account for 84.5% of all households, consisting of 48.1% couples with children, 27.1% couples without children, and 8.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 15.5%, with lone person households at 14.3% and group households comprising 1.4% of the total. 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 exceeds Australia's average. Among residents aged 15+, 42.3% have university qualifications, compared to the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 29.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 27.1% of residents holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 11.4%, while certificates make up 15.7%.

Educational participation is high in Putney, 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 active public transport stops, including ferries and buses. These are served by 18 different routes, providing a total of 6,725 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically living 144 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to the area's residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 92%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.9 per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 50.2% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 960 trips per day, 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 Putney's total population (~2,375 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis (6.4%) and asthma (5.8%). 75.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Putney has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 22.5% (933 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 15.5%. 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 shows high cultural diversity, with 31.5% born overseas and 31.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Putney, accounting for 67.4%, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (16.6%), English (16.6%), and Chinese (11.5%).

Some ethnic groups have notable representation: Italian (11.1%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 3.4%, Lebanese (3.9%) also exceed the regional figure of 2.6%, and Croatian is slightly higher at 1.4% versus the regional 0.7%.

Putney hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Putney's median age is 44, surpassing Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and significantly exceeding the national average of 38. The 65-74 age group constitutes 12.5% of Putney's population compared to Greater Sydney. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort makes up 8.9%. According to the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.7% to 7.3%, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 13.8% to 14.9%. However, the 45 to 54 cohort declined from 14.7% to 12.2%, and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 15.8% to 14.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Putney's age profile. The 75 to 84 group is expected to grow by 63%, reaching 492 people from the current 302. This growth is primarily driven by an aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising 91% of projected growth. Meanwhile, the 25-34 and 0-4 age groups are expected to experience population declines.