Spring Farm (NSW)

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Evaluating demographics using updates from the ABS for the surrounding region, combined with address records verified by Districts since the Census, Spring Farm has a population calculated to be approximately 12,141 in May 2026. This denotes a growth of 2,273 individuals (23.0%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a total of 9,868 residents. The trend is derived from the resident population of 12,117, determined by Districts after assessing the latest ERP statistics from the ABS (June 2025) along with 243 verified new addresses added since the Census. This count places the density at 1,909 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical average across locations evaluated nationally by Districts. The 23.0% expansion in Spring Farm since the 2021 census outpaced the state (7.1%), as well as the SA3 territory, establishing it as a regional growth frontrunner. Natural increase was the primary catalyst, driving roughly of the overall population rise in recent times, though all elements including interstate and overseas migration remained positive contributors.

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The suburb of Spring Farm (NSW) features a skilled workforce with strong representation in core services, showing an unemployment rate of only 1.9% and an estimated 7.5% growth in jobs over the past year, according to Districts aggregations of regional data. By March 2026, there are 7,814 working residents, keeping the unemployment rate 2.2% below the Greater Sydney mark of 4.1%, while labor force participation is exceptionally high at 90.5% compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%. Census records show that a substantial 30.9% of residents worked from home, although this may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdowns.

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Based on the latest postcode-level ATO statistics released by Districts for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Spring Farm (NSW) earn a median income of $66,710, with an average of $81,711. These figures are among the highest nationwide, compared to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $73,594 (median) and $90,144 (average) as of March 2026. According to the Census, household, family, and individual incomes are all high, placing the area between the 86th and 87th percentiles nationally. The largest bracket comprises 46.0% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (5,584 residents), matching the wider region where this segment constitutes . Economic capacity is evident with of households earning weekly incomes above which supports consumer demand. High housing costs absorb of earnings, yet strong wages keep disposable income at the th percentile, and the SEIFA income ranking places the area in the th decile.

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The housing profile in the suburb of Spring Farm (NSW), recorded at the latest Census, consisted of 93.9% houses and 6.1% other dwellings (comprising semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to Sydney metro's mix of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, home ownership rates in the suburb of Spring Farm (NSW) were behind the Sydney metro average, standing at 10.7%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (63.1%) or renters (26.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was higher than the Sydney metro average at $2,500, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $510, compared to Sydney metro averages of $2,427 and $470. On a national scale, mortgage commitments in the suburb of Spring Farm (NSW) are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rent costs are considerably above the national median of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 86.3%, consisting of couples with children at 48.5%, couples without children at 24.3%, and single parents at 12.8%. Non-family households account for the remaining 13.7%, with single-person households at 11.8% and group living situations representing 1.7% of the total. The median household occupancy of 3.0 people exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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The suburb of Spring Farm (NSW) presents educational opportunities for growth, with tertiary qualification rates (23.0%) sitting well below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This scenario provides a clear opening for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 15.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees (5.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational and technical training is widely held, with 42.5% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (29.6%).

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Analysis of transit links indicates 34 active transport stops in the suburb of Spring Farm (NSW), consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 10 distinct routes, which combine to offer 462 weekly passenger trips. Accessibility is rated as positive, with homes generally situated 258 meters from the closest boarding point. Because the area is mostly residential, the majority of workers travel outward for employment, with private cars remaining the primary travel choice at 93%. Dwellings average 1.7 motor vehicles, which is above the regional norm. A high proportion of residents, 30.9%, work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements).

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Residents in the suburb of Spring Farm (NSW) exhibit favorable health outcomes, according to Districts evaluations of mortality rates and chronic illness rates, with both younger and older cohorts displaying a low frequency of standard health issues, while private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, covering approximately 59% of the population (7,186 people).

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The suburb of Spring Farm (NSW) shows above-average cultural diversity, with 17.4% of the population born outside Australia and 15.9% using a language other than English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 56.2% of residents, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.

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With a median age of 31 years, the suburb of Spring Farm (NSW) is younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, the area has a higher share of children aged 0 - 4 (10.6%) but fewer people aged 55 - 64 (6.5%). This 0 - 4 demographic is notably above the national level of 5.5%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age bracket has risen from 17.1% to 19.9% of the population, and the 45 to 54 cohort grew from 9.2% to 10.3%. Conversely, the 25 to group contracted from to and the to group declined from to . Future projections indicate the age structure will change significantly by with the to age bracket expected to grow by people () from to while the to and to groups are projected to contract.

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Spring Farm currently has an estimated 1,286 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 764 children aged 0-2 and 509 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 1% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 11% by 2041 (to approximately 1,140 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,645. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 20.7 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally.