Spring Farm (NSW)

Spring Farm lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of Nov 2025, the estimated population of Spring Farm (NSW) is around 11,914. This reflects an increase of 2,046 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,868. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 11,722 in June 2024, following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS, and an additional 231 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,873 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Spring Farm's 20.7% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (6.1%) and the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth contributing approximately 45.0%.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, 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. Looking ahead, above median population growth is projected, with the area expected to grow by 2,417 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 18.6% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Spring Farm was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Spring Farm has experienced around 117 dwellings receiving development approval per year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 587 homes. So far in FY-26, 10 approvals have been recorded. On average, 6.7 new residents are expected for every home built annually between FY-21 and FY-25.

Demand significantly exceeds new supply, which typically results in price growth and increased buyer competition. New properties are constructed at an average value of $354,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. Additionally, $518,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, indicating the area's residential nature. Relative to Greater Sydney, Spring Farm records 190.0% more building activity per person, offering buyers greater choice. However, construction activity has eased recently. This level is substantially higher than nationally, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location.

New building activity shows 77.0% detached houses and 23.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition (currently 94.0% houses), indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. At around 174 people per approval, Spring Farm reflects a developing area. Looking ahead, Spring Farm is expected to grow by 2,214 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified ten projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Evergreen Spring Farm, Springs Road/Macarthur Roundabout Upgrade, Elderslie Estate by Mirvac, and Spring Farm Riverside. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Spring Farm has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 1.8% as of June 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment grew by an estimated 4.8% over the previous year. There were 7,124 residents employed while the participation rate was 77.7%, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction stands out with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

Professional & technical services have limited presence, at 4.2% compared to the regional 11.5%. The area's residential nature suggests limited local job opportunities, indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in June 2025, employment increased by 4.8%, labour force grew by 4.8%, and unemployment remained stable. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6% and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (Sep-22) project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Spring Farm's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2022, Spring Farm had a median taxpayer income of $66,705 and an average income of $81,708. Nationally, these figures are high compared to the national averages of $56,994 (median) and $80,856 (average). By September 2025, estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $75,117 and $92,011 respectively, based on a 12.61% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census figures rank Spring Farm's household, family, and personal incomes between the 86th and 87th percentiles nationally. Most residents (46.0%, or 5,480 individuals) earn $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, similar to the broader area's 30.9% in the same category. Notably, 31.1% of Spring Farm residents earn over $3,000 per week. High housing costs consume 20.7% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 80th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Spring Farm is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Spring Farm, as per the latest Census evaluation, 93.9% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 6.1% being other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This is similar to Sydney metro's dwelling structure, which was 92.7% houses and 7.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Spring Farm stood at 10.7%, lower than Sydney metro's rate. The majority of dwellings were mortgaged (63.1%) or rented (26.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,500, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,383. The median weekly rent figure for Spring Farm was $510, compared to Sydney metro's $480. Nationally, Spring Farm's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Spring Farm features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 86.3% of all households, including 48.5% that are couples with children, 24.3% that are couples without children, and 12.8% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 13.7%, with lone person households at 11.8% and group households comprising 1.7% of the total. The median household size is 3.0 people, which matches the Greater Sydney average.

Educational attainment in Spring Farm aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 23.0%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 42.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 12.9% and certificates at 29.6%. Educational participation is high, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 12.3% in primary, 6.3% in secondary, and 3.8% in tertiary education.

Spring Farm Public School serves the area, enrolling 856 students as of a specific date. It caters to primary education only, with surrounding areas offering secondary options. Local school capacity is limited (7.2 places per 100 residents vs regional average of 16.8), leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

The analysis of public transport in Spring Farm indicates there are currently 25 operational transport stops. These stops offer a variety of bus services, with a total of 10 individual routes serving the area. The combined weekly passenger trips across these routes amount to 311.

The accessibility of transport is deemed good, with residents generally situated about 264 meters from their nearest stop. On average, there are 44 trips per day across all routes, which translates to around 12 weekly trips per individual stop.

Spring Farm's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Spring Farm. Both younger and older age groups have a low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is notably high at approximately 59% of the total population (7,050 people), compared to 55.2% in Greater Sydney. Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 8.3 and 7.9% of residents respectively. A majority of residents, 76.4%, report being completely free from medical ailments, which is higher than the 71.6% figure for Greater Sydney. As of 2021, 6.8% of Spring Farm's population (810 people) are aged 65 and over, lower than the 12.9% in Greater Sydney. While health outcomes among seniors are above average, they require more attention than those of the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Spring Farm was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Spring Farm's population showed above-average cultural diversity, with 17.4% born overseas and 15.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Spring Farm, comprising 56.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 64.3%. The top three ancestral groups were Australian (28.3%), English (23.6%), and Other (11.3%).

Notably, Spanish (0.9% vs regional 0.6%), Maltese (1.8% vs 1.8%), and Hungarian (0.4% vs 0.3%) groups were comparably or overrepresented in Spring Farm.

Spring Farm hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Spring Farm's median age in 2021 was 31 years, lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Spring Farm had a higher percentage of residents aged 0-4 (11.2%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (6.5%). This concentration of 0-4 residents was significantly higher than the national average of 5.7%. Between 2021 and present, the population share of those aged 35-44 has increased from 17.1% to 19.1%, while the 25-34 age group has decreased from 23.0% to 19.8%, and the 0-4 age group has dropped from 12.9% to 11.2%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest significant changes in Spring Farm's age profile. The 55-64 age cohort is expected to grow substantially, increasing by 906 people (117%) from 774 to 1,681. Conversely, the 5-14 and 0-4 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.