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

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Spring Farm (NSW) is around 11,964. This reflects an increase of 2,096 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,868. The change is inferred from the resident population of 11,734 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 236 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,881 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Spring Farm's growth of 21.2% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (6.9%) and the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth contributing approximately 45.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, an above median population growth is projected for the suburb of Spring Farm (NSW), with an expected increase of 2,409 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 18.2% 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

AreaSearch analysis shows Spring Farm had approximately 117 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling around 587 homes. In FY26 so far, there have been 13 approvals. The average new residents per home built between FY21 and FY25 was 6.7. This high demand coupled with limited supply typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition.

New properties are constructed at an average cost of $354,000. This financial year has seen $511,000 in commercial approvals, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to residential. Spring Farm has 192.0% more building activity per person than Greater Sydney, indicating robust developer interest. New building activity is composed of 77.0% detached houses and 23.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's suburban character while responding to evolving lifestyle preferences. The location has approximately 175 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. Population forecasts indicate Spring Farm will gain 2,179 residents by 2041, with current development rates comfortably meeting demand and potentially supporting growth beyond current projections.

Population forecasts indicate Spring Farm will gain 2,179 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 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified ten projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones are 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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The exceptional employment performance in Spring Farm places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Spring Farm has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, with an estimated employment growth of 7.2% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, there are 7,680 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 2.4%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation is high at 91.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. A significant portion of residents, 30.9%, work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction is particularly notable with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

In contrast, professional & technical services employ only 4.2% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 7.2%, labour force increased by 7.4%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. This compares to Greater Sydney where employment grew by 2.2%, labour force expanded by 2.3%, and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer further insight into potential future demand within Spring Farm. These projections suggest national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates differing significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Spring Farm's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years.

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 the latest postcode level ATO data released on June 30, 2023, the suburb of Spring Farm had a median income among taxpayers of $66,710 with the average level standing at $81,711. Nationally, these figures are extremely high compared to the national levels of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $72,621 (median) and $88,951 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Spring Farm, between the 86th and 87th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that the largest segment comprises 46.0% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (5,503 residents), consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 30.9% in the same category. A significant 31.1% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting pockets of prosperity that drive robust local economic activity. High housing costs consume 20.7% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 80th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Spring Farm is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Spring Farm's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.9% houses and 6.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Spring Farm was at 10.7%, with the rest either mortgaged (63.1%) or rented (26.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,500, above Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent was $510, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Spring Farm's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 86.3% of all households, including 48.5% couples with children, 24.3% couples without children, and 12.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute 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 is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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, including advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (29.6%). Educational participation is high at 31.1%, comprising primary education (12.3%), secondary education (6.3%), and tertiary education (3.8%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.3% in primary education, 6.3% in secondary education, and 3.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The analysis of public transportation in Spring Farm indicates there are currently 34 operational transport stops serving the area. These stops facilitate a variety of bus routes, totalling 10 individual services that collectively offer 462 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is deemed good, with residents typically situated approximately 258 meters from their nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most Spring Farm residents commute outward, with the car being the primary mode of transportation at a rate of 93%. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling in the area, exceeding the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, a significant 30.9% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages out to approximately 66 trips per day across all routes, translating to about 13 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Spring Farm is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Spring Farm demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Both young and old age cohorts show low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 59% of the total population, which numbers 7,081 people. The most common medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 8.3 and 7.9% of residents respectively. Seventy-six point four percent of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 7.3% of residents aged 65 and over, numbering 873 people, which is lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Spring Farm records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Spring Farm's population shows above-average cultural diversity, with 17.4% born overseas and 15.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Spring Farm, accounting for 56.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 49.2%. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (28.3%), English (23.6%), and Other (11.3%).

Notably, Spanish (0.9% vs regional 0.6%), Maltese (1.8% vs 1.0%), and Hungarian (0.4% vs 0.3%) groups are overrepresented in Spring Farm compared to the region.

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

Spring Farm's median age is 31 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Spring Farm has a higher percentage of residents aged 0-4 (10.7%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (6.8%). This concentration of 0-4 residents is above the national average of 5.7%. From 2021 to present, the population aged 35-44 has increased from 17.1% to 19.4%, while the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 23.0% to 18.8%, and the 0-4 group has dropped from 12.9% to 10.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Spring Farm's age profile. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to grow steadily, increasing by 1,000 people (44%) from 2,249 to 3,250. Conversely, the 0-4 and 5-14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.