Jordan Springs (NSW)

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Based on analysis of ABS demographic updates for the wider region and new addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the population of the suburb of Jordan Springs is calculated to be approximately 13,963 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 2,191 people (18.6%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 11,772 residents. This shift is determined from a resident population of 13,944, which Districts estimated using the ABS's June 2025 ERP release, combined with an additional 177 validated new addresses identified since the Census date. With these figures, the population density stands at 1,435 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average across national locations analyzed by Districts. The suburb of Jordan Springs's 18.6% growth rate since the 2021 Census outperformed the SA4 region (6.0%) and the state, positioning it as a leading growth area. Natural increase was the main contributor, accounting for roughly 43.0% of the overall population rise in recent times, though all other factors, such as interstate and overseas migration, also registered gains.

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Jordan Springs possesses a highly educated labor force with strong representation in essential services, accompanied by an unemployment rate of only 2.0% according to statistical area data compiled by Districts. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 7,900, while the local unemployment rate was 2.1% lower than the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is exceptionally high at 79.8%, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 69.1%. Census data indicates that a substantial 34.1% of working residents operated from home, though this figure may have been affected by pandemic-related lockdowns.

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Based on taxpayer records from the ATO aggregated by Districts for financial year 2023, income levels in Jordan Springs are positioned among the highest in the country. The median income among taxpayers is $70,191 and the average income is $79,257, compared to Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $77,435 for the median and $87,436 for the average. According to 2021 Census data, personal, family, and household incomes in the area rank between the 85th and 90th percentiles nationally. A cohort representing 43.6% of the population (6,087 people) has weekly earnings in the $1,500 - range, while in the wider region this group represents . High earners are also prominent, with earning more than weekly, reflecting significant spending power. High housing costs take up of earnings, yet strong wages keep disposable income at the rd percentile, and the area ranks in the th decile on the SEIFA index for income.

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According to the latest Census, residential properties in Jordan Springs consisted of 90.3% houses and 9.6% other options, such as apartments, semi-detached properties, or alternative dwellings, compared to the Sydney metropolitan average of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Jordan Springs lagged the metro average at 7.6%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (57.8%) or rented (34.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,600, exceeding the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $530, compared to the metro average of $470. On a national level, mortgage repayments in Jordan Springs are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are well above the national median of $375.

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Family households represent the vast majority of homes at 88.0%, consisting of couples with children at 55.2%, couples without children at 20.2%, and single-parent households at 11.5%. Non-family households make up the remaining 12.0%, with single-person households at 9.8% and group households at 2.2%. The average household size of 3.2 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Educational qualifications in Jordan Springs are notably higher than regional benchmarks, with 32.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 21.4% in the SA3 area and 23.9% in the SA4 region. This education profile positions the community well for knowledge-based employment. Among university qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 9.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational skills are also prominent, with 34.3% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (21.4%).

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Public transport analysis identifies 41 active stops in Jordan Springs, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 20 distinct routes that provide a total of 401 weekly passenger journeys. Access to transport is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 198 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the suburban character of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles being the primary mode of travel for 89% of commuters, and trains representing 7%. The average number of motor vehicles per household is 1.6, which is higher than the regional average. A high proportion of residents, 34.1%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.

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Health indicators show favorable outcomes for Jordan Springs residents, with Districts' analysis of mortality rates and medical conditions showing results that align with national averages. The rate of common medical conditions is low among the general population, though it exceeds national averages in older, high-risk groups, and the rate of private health insurance is high, covering approximately 58% of the population, which equates to about 8,130 residents.

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Jordan Springs displays high cultural diversity, with 32.7% of residents born outside of Australia and 33.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 47.7% of the local population. The most distinct religious concentration is Hinduism, which is practiced by 12.2% of residents, a rate significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%.

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The median age of 31 years in Jordan Springs is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Jordan Springs has a higher proportion of residents aged 5 - 14 (18.0%) but fewer aged 55 - 64 (5.5%). The proportion of 5 - 14 year-olds is also higher than the national average of 12.0%. Since 2021, the population has shown signs of aging, with the median age increasing from 30 to 31 years. Notable shifts include the 45 to 54 cohort increasing from 9.5% to 11.4% and the 15 to 24 cohort rising from to . Conversely, the to cohort fell from to and the to group declined from to . Projections for indicate significant demographic shifts, with the to cohort expected to grow by people () from to while the to and to cohorts are projected to contract.

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Jordan Springs currently has an estimated 1,326 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 740 children aged 0-2 and 492 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 9% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 15% by 2041 (to approximately 1,131 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,978. Birth rates in the area have averaged 16.8 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally).