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 Nov 2025, the estimated population for the Suffolk Park statistical area (Lv2) is around 4,281, reflecting an increase of 59 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a 1.4% change from the previously reported population of 4,222. The resident population estimate of 4,210 by AreaSearch, based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 13 validated new addresses since the Census date, supports this growth. This results in a population density ratio of 1,029 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, ending in 2025, Suffolk Park has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.1%, outpacing the SA4 region. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 92.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. 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 Suffolk Park (SA2) is expected to grow by 462 persons to reach a total population of approximately 4,743 by the year 2041. This reflects an overall gain of 12.4% in total over the 17-year period from 2025 to 2041.

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

Suffolk Park has seen minimal construction activity with 3 new dwellings approved annually over the past five years (17 approvals in total). This low level of development is typical of rural areas where housing needs are modest and construction activity is limited by local demand and infrastructure capacity. Notably, due to the small number of approvals, individual projects can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics.

Compared to Rest of NSW, Suffolk Park shows significantly less construction activity, which is also below national patterns. Recent construction in Suffolk Park comprises 50.0% detached houses and 50.0% attached dwellings, indicating a trend towards denser development that caters to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This marks a considerable change from the current housing mix of 69.0% houses, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. With around 1081 people per approval, Suffolk Park indicates a mature, established area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, it is expected to grow by 531 residents through to 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Looking ahead, Suffolk Park is expected to grow by 531 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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified six projects that may affect this region. Notable projects include the 9-15 Clifford Street Development, Suffolk Park Roundabout, 41 Bottlebrush Crescent Residential Subdivision, and Kool Beanz Academy Childcare Centre. The following list details those most likely to be 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%, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of September 2025, 2403 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.8% lower than Rest of NSW's 3.8%. Workforce participation is high at 64.1%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Leading employment industries include accommodation & food, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. Employment specialization in accommodation & food is notable, with a share 2.1 times the regional level.

Conversely, public administration & safety has limited representation at 1.8%, compared to Rest of NSW's 7.5%. Local employment opportunities appear limited, as indicated by Census working population vs resident population counts. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Suffolk Park's labour force decreased by 2.2% alongside a 1.8% employment decline, causing unemployment to fall by 0.4 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of NSW, where employment contracted by 0.5%, the labour force fell by 0.1%, and unemployment rose 0.4 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2260 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Suffolk Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates that income in Suffolk Park is extremely high nationally. The median assessed income is $43,333 and the average income stands at $90,006. This contrasts with Rest of NSW's figures, where the median income is $52,390 and the average income is $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $47,172 (median) and $97,981 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows that household, family and personal incomes in Suffolk Park cluster around the 66th percentile nationally. Distribution data indicates that the largest segment comprises 35.0% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (1,498 residents), mirroring the metropolitan region where 29.9% occupy this bracket. High housing costs consume 20.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 60th percentile. 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 dwellings, as per the latest Census data, comprised 69.2% houses and 30.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro NSW's 75.1% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Suffolk Park stood at 34.2%, with the rest either mortgaged (32.5%) or rented (33.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,383, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,980. Median weekly rent in Suffolk Park was $700, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $450. Nationally, Suffolk Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,383 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 constitute 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 make up 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, 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% hold university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in 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 them – 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 active public transport stops. These are all bus stops. There are 21 different bus routes serving these stops.

Together, they provide a total of 357 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of the transport system is rated as excellent. Residents typically live just 195 meters away from their nearest stop. On average, there are 51 bus trips per day across all routes. This means each individual stop has about 14 weekly trips.

Suffolk Park's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows exceptional results across Suffolk Park, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is notably high at approximately 62% of the total population (2,672 people), compared to 51.7% across Rest of NSW and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 6.6% and 6.1% of residents respectively.

A total of 76.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 68.0% across Rest of NSW. Suffolk Park has 15.8% of residents aged 65 and over (676 people), which is lower than the 23.6% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

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's cultural diversity was above average, with 13.4% speaking a language other than English at home and 27.3% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 28.6%. Judaism showed overrepresentation in Suffolk Park at 0.7%, compared to 0.6% regionally.

The top three ancestry groups were English (29.6%), Australian (21.1%), and Irish (10.9%). Notable divergences included French (1.8% vs regional 0.9%), Spanish (1.2% vs 0.5%), and Russian (0.6% vs 0.3%).

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

Suffolk Park has a median age of 38, which is lower than the Rest of NSW figure of 43 but equivalent to the national norm of 38. The 25-34 age group makes up 18.1% of Suffolk Park's population, higher than the Rest of NSW figure, while the 65-74 cohort constitutes 9.2%, lower than the Rest of NSW figure. According to the 2021 Census, the 25-34 age group has grown from 16.7% to 18.1% since the last census, and the 35-44 cohort has increased from 15.9% to 17.2%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has decreased from 12.4% to 10.4%. Demographic modeling suggests that Suffolk Park's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 35-44 group is projected to grow by 30%, reaching 954 people from the current 736. Meanwhile, population declines are forecast for the 15-24 and 55-64 cohorts.