Suffolk Park

Population growth drivers in Suffolk Park are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Suffolk Park is around 4,282. This reflects a growth of 60 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,222. The change is inferred from an AreaSearch estimate of 4,210 residents following examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024, and an additional 13 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,029 persons per square kilometer, similar to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Suffolk Park has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%, outpacing its SA4 region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 92.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024, using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb of Suffolk Park is expected to grow by 452 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 12.5% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Suffolk Park according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Suffolk Park had 17 dwelling approvals over five years, averaging three annually. This low activity is typical of rural areas with modest housing needs and limited construction due to local demand and infrastructure capacity. The small number of approvals can significantly impact annual growth statistics.

Compared to Rest of NSW and national patterns, Suffolk Park shows less construction activity. Recent development comprises 50% detached houses and 50% attached dwellings, reflecting a shift towards denser development appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This change differs from the current housing mix of 69% houses, influenced by reduced development site availability and shifting lifestyle demands. Suffolk Park has around 1081 people per approval, indicating a mature, established area. By 2041, it is projected to grow by 534 residents (AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Looking ahead, Suffolk Park is expected to grow by 534 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Suffolk Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Six projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly. These include 9-15 Clifford Street Development, Suffolk Park Roundabout, 41 Bottlebrush Crescent Residential Subdivision, and Kool Beanz Academy Childcare Centre. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Suffolk Park significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Suffolk Park has an educated workforce with prominent tourism and hospitality sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.0%, as per AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation in September 2025. There are 2,408 residents employed, with a 1.8% lower unemployment rate compared to Rest of NSW's 3.8%.

Workforce participation is high at 69.6%, surpassing Rest of NSW's 61.5%. Census responses show 30.8% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Leading employment industries include accommodation & food, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. Suffolk Park specializes in accommodation & food jobs, with a share 2.1 times the regional level, but underrepresents public administration & safety roles at 1.8% compared to Rest of NSW's 7.5%.

Local employment opportunities appear limited, as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Suffolk Park's labour force decreased by 2.2%, with employment declining by 1.8%, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point unemployment drop. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw a 0.5% employment contraction, a 0.1% labour force fall, and a 0.4 percentage point unemployment rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Suffolk Park's industry mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.8% in five years and 13.9% in ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that median income in Suffolk Park is $43,333 and average income stands at $90,006. This contrasts with Rest of NSW's figures of a median income of $52,390 and an average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Suffolk Park would be approximately $47,172 (median) and $97,981 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows that incomes in Suffolk Park cluster around the 66th percentile nationally. Distribution data reveals that the largest segment comprises 35.0% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,498 residents), mirroring metropolitan regions where 29.9% occupy this bracket. High housing costs consume 20.4% of income in Suffolk Park, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 60th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Suffolk Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Suffolk Park's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census report, consisted of 69.2% houses and 30.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Non-Metro NSW's figures of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Suffolk Park stood at 34.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.5% and rented ones at 33.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,383, exceeding Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. Weekly rent in Suffolk Park was recorded at $700, compared to Non-Metro NSW's figure of $330. Nationally, Suffolk Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Suffolk Park features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 66.1% of all households, including 27.7% couples with children, 26.5% couples without children, and 11.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 33.9%, with lone person households at 21.6% and group households comprising 11.9%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

Suffolk Park demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Suffolk Park's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 40.2% have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in the rest of NSW and 24.3% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most common at 29.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 32.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 12.1% and certificates at 20.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.5% in primary education, 6.7% in secondary education, and 3.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Suffolk Park has 24 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 21 unique routes that together facilitate 357 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed excellent, with residents' average distance to the nearest stop being 195 meters. As a predominantly residential zone, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the principal mode of transportation at 90%, while cycling accounts for 4%. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 30.8% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 51 trips daily, translating to roughly 14 weekly trips per individual stop.

Suffolk Park's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Suffolk Park's health outcomes data shows notable results, with AreaSearch assessing mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence as outstanding. Younger cohorts have a very low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the total population (2,673 people), compared to 51.9% across Rest of NSW and 55.7% nationally.

The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues impacting 6.6% of residents and arthritis affecting 6.1%. A significant majority, 76.8%, report being completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the 63.3% across Rest of NSW. The area has 15.7% of residents aged 65 and over (672 people), lower than the 23.4% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are strong but rank lower nationally compared to the broader population.

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

Suffolk Park exhibited a higher-than-average cultural diversity, with 13.4% speaking a language other than English at home and 27.3% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 28.6%. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented at 0.7%, compared to 0.1% in Rest of NSW.

The top three ancestral groups were English (29.6%), Australian (21.1%), and Irish (10.9%). French (1.8%), Spanish (1.2%), and Russian (0.6%) ethnicities were also notably overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.4%, 0.3%, and 0.2% respectively.

Suffolk Park's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

Suffolk Park's median age is 38, lower than Rest of NSW's 43 but equal to Australia's national norm of 38. The 25-34 age group makes up 18.3%, higher than Rest of NSW's figure, while the 65-74 cohort represents 8.9%. Post the 2021 Census, median age decreased by 1.1 years to 38 due to younger residents moving in. Notably, the 35-44 age group grew from 15.9% to 18.0%, and the 25-34 cohort increased from 16.7% to 18.3%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort declined from 12.4% to 9.9%, and the 45-54 group dropped from 14.2% to 13.0%. By 2041, Suffolk Park's age composition is projected to change significantly. The 35-44 cohort is expected to grow by 24%, adding 187 residents and reaching 958. Meanwhile, the 15-24 and 55-64 cohorts are projected to decrease in population.