Concord West (NSW)

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Analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside new address files validated by Districts since the Census, indicates the population of the suburb of Concord West is approximately 6,114 as of May 2026. This represents a reduction of 64 residents (1.0%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 6,178 residents. This shift is derived from a resident count of 6,021, calculated by Districts using the ABS ERP release from June 2025, combined with 7 new addresses validated post-Census. Such a population size translates to a density of 2,407 individuals per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest quartile of national areas analyzed by Districts. Growth was heavily supported by international migration, which represented roughly 84.0% of recent population increases.

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Workforce statistics in the suburb of Concord West point to a highly educated local population with notable employment in professional roles, alongside a very low unemployment rate of 2.4% based on aggregated statistical area figures. As of March 2026, 3,233 local residents are employed. The jobless rate sits 1.7% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while the participation rate is slightly low at 64.6% compared to the Greater Sydney average of 69.1%. Census responses indicated that a substantial 50.4% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions.

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Taxpayer statistics compiled by Districts from the postcode-level ATO release for the 2023 financial year show that the suburb of Concord West recorded a median taxpayer income of $53,886 and an average of $75,692. Nationally, these figures represent high rankings, compared to the Greater Sydney medians and averages of $60,817 and $83,003. Applying Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year yields estimated figures of approximately $59,447 for the median and $83,503 for the average as of March 2026. According to the Census, household, family, and personal earnings in the locality are high, placing between the 72nd and 85th percentiles nationally. Income distribution data shows that 27.5% of residents (1,681 individuals) receive weekly incomes of $4,000 or more, whereas the broader region is led by the - bracket at . High earners are highly visible, with of households earning more than per week, reflecting strong purchasing capability. Housing costs absorb of local earnings, while high incomes place the population in the th percentile for disposable funds, and the SEIFA index for income places the area in the th decile.

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According to the latest Census, residential properties in the suburb of Concord West consisted of 79.1% houses and 20.9% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Fully owned homes represented 43.9% of properties, which is significantly higher than the metropolitan average, with the remaining residences split between mortgaged properties (31.2%) and rentals (24.9%). The median mortgage payment in the area was $3,000 monthly, which is notably higher than the metropolitan Sydney average of $2,427. The median weekly rent was $450, compared to $470 across metropolitan Sydney. On a national level, Concord West's mortgage repayments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are higher than the national figure of $375.

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Families make up the largest share of local households at 76.9%, which includes 43.3% couples with children, 22.9% couples without children, and 9.6% single-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 23.1%, with single-person households representing 20.5% and group households making up 2.6%. The median household size stands at 2.8 individuals, slightly above the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Academic credentials in the suburb of Concord West are notably higher than regional averages, with 41.2% of residents aged 15 and over possessing a university degree, compared to 30.4% across the country and 32.2% throughout NSW. This education gap supports local participation in knowledge-heavy industries. Bachelor degrees are held by 27.6% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees at 10.5% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Practical and technical certifications are also common, with 25.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (14.9%).

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Analysis of local transit options shows 48 active public transport stops in the suburb of Concord West, consisting of train and bus connections. These stops are served by 16 different routes, which support 4,647 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is highly rated, with residents living an average of 156 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers travel outside the area to work. Private cars are the primary mode of travel at 75%, while trains account for 13% and walking represents 5%. Households own an average of 1.3 cars. A substantial 50.4% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic restrictions.

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Health outcomes for the suburb of Concord West are highly positive, based on Districts assessments of mortality and chronic disease rates, which reveal very low rates of common illnesses across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is high, representing approximately 57% of the local population (around 3,474 residents), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney.

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The suburb of Concord West displays a high degree of cultural variety, with 35.7% of its residents born outside of Australia and 38.2% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 66.1% of the local population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.

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The median age of 42 in the suburb of Concord West is higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38. The 55 - 64 age group is strongly represented at 12.9% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 35 - 44 cohort is less common at 11.2%. Post-2021 Census figures show the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 12.6% to 15.0%, and the 25 to 34 bracket grew from 11.6% to 13.0%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group fell from 13.3% to 11.8%, and the 45 to 54 group declined from to . Demographic projections for indicate notable shifts for the suburb of Concord West, led by a expansion in the to age group (adding people to reach from ), while the - and - brackets are projected to decline.

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Concord West currently has an estimated 201 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 158 children aged 0-2 and 105 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 19% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 18% by 2041 (to approximately 238 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 525. Birth rates in the area have averaged 8.3 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.