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 per AreaSearch's analysis using ABS population updates, the suburb of Spring Farm (NSW) had an estimated population of 12,141 as of May 2026. This figure reflects a growth of 2,273 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,868. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 12,117 based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 243 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 1,909 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Spring Farm's growth rate of 23.0% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state (7.1%) and SA3 area averages, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 45.0% to overall population gains during recent periods, with all migration factors also being positive contributors.

AreaSearch's projections for Spring Farm are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government SA2 level projections released in 2022 using 2021 as the base year. Future trends indicate above median population growth is projected for the suburb until 2041, with an expected increase of 2,123 persons by that year, reflecting a total gain of 17.3%.

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

Between FY-21 and FY-25, Spring Farm had around 587 dwelling approvals, averaging approximately 117 per year. In FY-26 up to date, there have been 21 dwelling approvals. Each approved dwelling attracted an average of 6.9 people over the past five financial years.

The total expected construction cost for new dwellings is $354,000 on average. This financial year, commercial development approvals reached $511,000. Compared to Greater Sydney, Spring Farm's new home approvals per person are 165% higher, indicating strong developer confidence in the location. Recent construction comprises 77% detached houses and 23% townhouses or apartments, shifting from the current housing pattern of 94% houses. There are approximately 176 people per dwelling approval in Spring Farm. By 2041, the area is expected to grow by 2,099 residents.

Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially exceeding current forecasts.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 11 projects that could impact this region. Notable 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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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. Its unemployment rate was 1.7% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 7.2%. As of December 2025, 7,682 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.4%, lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation is high at 88.9% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. A significant portion, 30.9%, work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction shows notable concentration with levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 4.2% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 7.2%, while labour force grew by 7.5%, causing unemployment to rise slightly by 0.2 percentage points. Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2% during this period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase 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 weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localized population projections.

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

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released on 28/06/2023 for financial year 2023, the suburb of Spring Farm's median income among taxpayers is $66,710. The average income in Spring Farm is $81,711. This places Spring Farm among the highest earning suburbs in Australia. In comparison, Greater Sydney has a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth figures from financial year 2023 to March 2026, current estimates suggest Spring Farm's median income is approximately $73,594 and the average is around $90,144. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Spring Farm rank highly nationally, between the 86th and 87th percentiles. The majority of residents, 5,584 people or 46.0%, earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly. This aligns with the surrounding region where this income bracket also represents a significant portion at 30.9%. Economic strength is evident in Spring Farm with 31.1% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. However, high housing costs consume 20.7% of income. Despite this, 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 ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Spring Farm, as per the latest Census, 93.9% of dwellings were houses while 6.1% comprised semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasted with Sydney metro's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Spring Farm stood at 10.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 63.1% and rented ones at 26.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,500, surpassing Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Spring Farm was recorded at $510 compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Spring Farm's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, with 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 constitute 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 account for the remaining 13.7%, with lone person households at 11.8% and group households comprising 1.7%. The median household size is 3.0 people, 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, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 12.3% in primary, 6.3% in secondary, and 3.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Spring Farm has 34 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 10 different routes that together facilitate 462 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents on average being located 258 meters from the nearest transport stop. Most residents in this primarily residential area commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode of transportation at 93%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, which is above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion of residents, 30.9%, work from home, which may be reflective of COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 66 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 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.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low for both young and old age cohorts. The rate of private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 59% of the total population (7,186 people). The most common medical conditions were asthma and mental health issues, impacting 8.3 and 7.9% of residents respectively. 76.4% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 7.3% of residents aged 65 and over (886 people), lower than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors were 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 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (28.3%), English (23.6%), and Other (11.3%).

Notably, Spanish (0.9%) Maltese (1.8%), and Hungarian (0.4%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.6%, 1.0%, and 0.3% respectively.

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 and Australia's median of 38. It has a higher concentration of 0-4 residents at 10.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 9% and the national average of 5.5%. However, it has fewer 55-64 year-olds at 6.5% than both Greater Sydney (7%) and the national average (8%). Between 2021 and present, the 35-44 age group grew from 17.1% to 19.9%, while the 45-54 cohort increased from 9.2% to 10.3%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort declined from 23.0% to 18.4%, and the 0-4 group dropped from 12.9% to 10.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Spring Farm's age profile will change significantly. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to grow steadily, increasing by 974 people (44%) from 2,233 to 3,208. Conversely, the 5-14 and 0-4 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.