Faulconbridge
With 98.2% of dwellings being separate houses and household income in the 82nd percentile nationally, Faulconbridge sits firmly in the owner-occupier heartland of the Blue Mountains. The suburb's 4,156 residents carry relatively low financial stress, with mortgage repayments at 22.3% of income and rent at 19.5%, both comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. University qualifications reach 40.6%, which is 10.5 percentage points above the national figure, reflecting a professional workforce where Education (20.1%) and Healthcare (18.7%) together account for nearly 4 in 10 employed residents. Median age sits at 40, matching the national level exactly.
Population
4,156
Median Age
40.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,152/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
34
Median House
$960K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price of $960,000 represents a step up from the $907,000 recorded in 2024, a 10.2% rise that tracks well above typical Blue Mountains averages. The stock is almost entirely separate houses at 98.2%, with apartments making up just 0.5%, so buyers are competing for a homogeneous detached market with very limited alternatives. Bedroom sizes lean large: 48.6% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms and 40.7% have 3, meaning the typical purchase is a family-sized property. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,077, and at 22.3% of household income, that sits below the national mortgage stress threshold, offering more comfortable serviceability than many comparable-priced NSW suburbs. Outright owners account for 38% of households, a sign of established long-term tenure.
For Buyers
The median house price of $960,000 represents a step up from the $907,000 recorded in 2024, a 10.2% rise that tracks well above typical Blue Mountains averages. The stock is almost entirely separate houses at 98.2%, with apartments making up just 0.5%, so buyers are competing for a homogeneous detached market with very limited alternatives. Bedroom sizes lean large: 48.6% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms and 40.7% have 3, meaning the typical purchase is a family-sized property. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,077, and at 22.3% of household income, that sits below the national mortgage stress threshold, offering more comfortable serviceability than many comparable-priced NSW suburbs. Outright owners account for 38% of households, a sign of established long-term tenure.
For Investors
Renters make up only 12.9% of households, well below state and national averages, because Faulconbridge skews heavily toward owner-occupiers. Weekly rent of $420 against a $960,000 median implies a gross yield near 2.3%, modest by investor standards. The vacancy rate of 4.8% is above the typical 2-3% healthy range, suggesting the rental pool is not tight. Development activity ran to 30 applications in the past 12 months, including new secondary dwelling applications, which indicates some localised supply growth. The suburb's high 83.7% residential stability rate, meaning 83.7% of residents stayed at the same address over the reference period, points to low natural rental turnover and a market that attracts long-hold owner-occupiers more than investors seeking yield.
Development Activity
Total DAs
195
Last 12 Months
34
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+54.5%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Faulconbridge iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Faulconbridge Public School
K-6 · 368 students
Demographics
English (1,828 residents), Irish (625) and Scottish (494) ancestries dominate, with 15.3% born overseas, which is 6.3 percentage points below the national figure. The suburb has a compact language profile, with German the only non-English language recorded (11 speakers), consistent with its Anglo-leaning identity signals. University qualifications at 40.6% run 10.5 points above the national average, driven by a workforce concentrated in professional occupations. The average household size of 2.7 is 0.2 above national, supported by 44.1% of families being couples with children (1,591 families out of 3,607 total). Couples without children represent 25.5% of families. The volunteering rate of 19.7% is notably high compared to many suburban benchmarks.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
98.2%
Houses
1.2%
Townhouse
0.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is split between outright owners (38%) and mortgage holders (49.1%), with renters at just 12.9%, a ratio that ranks well above national renter averages in favour of ownership. The price moved from $907,000 in 2024 to $999,500 in 2025, delivering a 10.2% annual gain with a current median of $960,000. The stock is almost entirely separate houses (98.2%), with semi-detached at 1.2% and apartments at just 0.5%. Large-format homes dominate, with 4-plus bedroom dwellings at 48.6% and 3-bedroom at 40.7%. Mortgage-to-income at 22.3% stays below the 30% stress level, and rent-to-income at 19.5% is also comfortable, indicating that current residents can service housing costs without undue pressure relative to the income base.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,077
Rent / wk
$420
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$933
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.8%
Unoccupied
74
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
25.5%
Couples, no children
3,607
Total families
Economy & Employment
Education leads local industry employment at 20.1% (306 workers), followed by Healthcare at 18.7% (285 workers), with Public Administration at 10.7%, Construction at 8.6% and Professional/Tech at 7.4%. By occupation, Professionals form the largest group at 642 workers, ahead of Clerical/Admin (269), Managers (255) and Community/Personal (205). The unemployment rate is very low at 2.9%, compared with broader national rates, and the full-time employment rate among the employed is 63.5%. Participation sits at 57.2%, partly reflecting that 1,118 residents are not in the labour force, consistent with the 40-year median age and a cohort of established residents near or at retirement. Weekly household income averages $2,152, placing the suburb in the 82nd income percentile nationally.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
63.5%
Part-time
33.6%
Participation
57.2%
Employed
1,821
Occupations
Top Industries
University
40.6%
Postgraduate
12.8%
Born Overseas
15.3%
Dwellings
1,475
Transport to Work
Car reliance is very high: 91.9% of residents drive to work, compared with the national average, while public transport use at 2.6% and walking or cycling at 1.8% are minimal, reflecting the suburb's location in a low-density mountain setting. SEIFA socioeconomic data is not available in the current dataset. Housing stress indicators are low, with mortgage-to-income at 22.3% and rent-to-income at 19.5%, both well below the 30% stress threshold. The need-for-assistance rate is 5.3% (213 residents), modest relative to population. No schools are recorded inside the Faulconbridge boundary in this dataset, so families typically access schools in neighbouring Blue Mountains suburbs. The 14.93 square kilometre area and 278 residents per square kilometre density translate to a spacious, low-density environment where housing stock is almost entirely detached houses on larger allotments.
Drive
91.9%
Public Transport
2.6%
Walk / Cycle
1.8%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Faulconbridge compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Faulconbridge a good suburb to live in?
Faulconbridge suits families and professionals who prioritise space and low housing stress. Household income sits in the 82nd percentile nationally, mortgage costs run at 22.3% of income, and 98.2% of dwellings are separate houses. The main trade-off is high car dependence at 91.9% and limited public transport at 2.6%.
What is the median house price in Faulconbridge?
The current median house price is $960,000, based on PSI-derived data. Prices rose 10.2% from $907,000 in 2024 to $999,500 in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,077, and at 22.3% of household income, serviceability remains below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Faulconbridge?
No schools are recorded inside the Faulconbridge boundary in this dataset. Families access schools in neighbouring Blue Mountains suburbs. Despite no local schools, 40.6% of residents hold university qualifications, which is 10.5 percentage points above the national average, indicating a highly educated resident base.
Is Faulconbridge safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Faulconbridge in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, housing stress rates are low, with mortgage-to-income at 22.3% and rent-to-income at 19.5%. The need-for-daily-assistance rate is 5.3% (213 residents), and the residential stability rate of 83.7% suggests a settled, low-turnover community.
Is Faulconbridge good for property investment?
The investment case is mixed. Prices rose 10.2% in one year from $907,000 to $999,500, but the rental market is thin, with renters at just 12.9% of households and a vacancy rate of 4.8%, above the healthy 2-3% range. Weekly rent of $420 implies a gross yield near 2.3% against the $960,000 median, which is low for yield-focused investors.
How is Faulconbridge's population changing?
Population and forecast data for Faulconbridge are not available in the current dataset. The current resident count is 4,156 across 14.93 square kilometres, giving a density of 278 per square kilometre. Residential stability is high at 83.7%, with only 16.3% of residents having changed address in the reference period, indicating a settled population base.
How much development is happening in Faulconbridge?
There were 30 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, including new dwelling houses and secondary dwellings (granny flat applications). This moderate level of activity is higher than many comparable Blue Mountains suburbs and suggests incremental densification on existing residential lots rather than large-scale new supply.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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