Holsworthy - Wattle Grove

An assessment of population growth drivers in Holsworthy - Wattle Grove reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Holsworthy - Wattle Grove's population is around 21,515 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 386 people (1.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 21,129 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 21,269 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 52 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 291 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 59.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. As we examine future population trends, a population increase just below the median of Australian statistical areas is expected, with the area expected to grow by 1,815 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 7.3% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Holsworthy - Wattle Grove according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Holsworthy - Wattle Grove has experienced around 54 dwellings receiving development approval per year, totalling 270 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 52 approvals have been recorded. With population declining over recent years, development activity has been adequate in relative terms, which is a positive for buyers, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $390,000. There have also been $84.1 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating strong commercial development momentum.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Holsworthy - Wattle Grove has significantly less development activity (66.0% below regional average per person). This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. This is likewise lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and pointing to possible development constraints. New development consists of 54.0% detached houses and 46.0% townhouses or apartments, showing an expanding range of medium-density options creating a mix of opportunities across price brackets, from traditional family housing to more affordable compact alternatives. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing (currently 87.0% houses), indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. The location has approximately 340 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market.

Looking ahead, Holsworthy - Wattle Grove is expected to grow by 1,569 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Holsworthy - Wattle Grove has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 58 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include M5 Motorway Westbound Traffic Upgrade, Holsworthy Local Centre Mixed-Use Development, Georges Cove Residences, and La Vie @ Casula, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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The exceptional employment performance in Holsworthy - Wattle Grove places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Holsworthy - Wattle Grove has a well-educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of just 1.3%, and 5.0% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 14,369 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.9% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (86.5% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 46.1% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area has particular employment specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share of 2.8 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 7.9% versus the regional average of 11.5%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 5.0% alongside the labour force increasing by 5.0%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. This contrasts with Greater Sydney, where employment rose by 2.2%, the labour force grew by 2.3%, and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Holsworthy - Wattle Grove. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Holsworthy - Wattle Grove's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The Holsworthy - Wattle Grove SA2's income level is very high nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Holsworthy - Wattle Grove SA2's median income among taxpayers is $65,682 and the average income stands at $75,143, which compares to figures for Greater Sydney's of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $71,501 (median) and $81,801 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Holsworthy - Wattle Grove, between the 81st and 90th percentiles nationally. Looking at income distribution, 36.2% of the population (7,788 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 30.9% in the same category. The substantial proportion of high earners (37.7% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout Holsworthy - Wattle Grove. High housing costs consume 15.4% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 89th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Holsworthy - Wattle Grove is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure within Holsworthy - Wattle Grove, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 86.7% houses and 13.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Holsworthy - Wattle Grove was slightly lagging that of Sydney metro, at 26.0%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (46.1%) or rented (27.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Sydney metro average at $2,275, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $495, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Holsworthy - Wattle Grove's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Holsworthy - Wattle Grove features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 85.6% of all households, comprising 51.7% couples with children, 21.4% couples without children, and 11.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 14.4%, with lone person households at 13.3% and group households comprising 1.2% of the total. The median household size of 3.1 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Holsworthy - Wattle Grove shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's educational profile stands out regionally, with university qualification rates (31.4% of residents aged 15+) exceeding the SA4 region average of 21.4%, reflecting the community's emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees lead at 21.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 34.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.6%) and certificates (21.8%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 33.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.9% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 6.0% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis reveals 143 active transport stops operating within Holsworthy - Wattle Grove comprising a mix of train and buses. These stops are serviced by 27 individual routes, collectively providing 3,511 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 181 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 82%, with 8% by train and 6% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, above the regional average. A high 46.1% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 501 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 24 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

Health performance in Holsworthy - Wattle Grove is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Holsworthy - Wattle Grove faces significant health challenges, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 57% of the total population (~12,177 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 7.0% and 5.8% of residents, respectively, while 75.5% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 13.5% of residents aged 65 and over (2,906 people), which is lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings higher than those of the general population.

Holsworthy - Wattle Grove was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Holsworthy - Wattle Grove was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 31.6% of its population born overseas and 33.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Holsworthy - Wattle Grove was found to be Christianity, which makes up 59.3% of people in Holsworthy - Wattle Grove. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Hinduism, which comprises 7.2% of the population, compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Holsworthy - Wattle Grove are Australian, comprising 22.6% of the population, English, comprising 18.7% of the population, and Other, comprising 16.0% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Lebanese is notably overrepresented at 1.8% of Holsworthy - Wattle Grove (vs 2.6% regionally), Macedonian at 0.9% (vs 0.4%) and Indian at 5.8% (vs 3.6%).

Holsworthy - Wattle Grove's population is younger than the national pattern

Holsworthy - Wattle Grove's median age of 35 years stands slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 as well as somewhat younger than the 38-year national average. The 5 - 14 age group shows strong representation at 14.4% compared to Greater Sydney, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is less prevalent at 12.8%. In the period since 2021, the 65 to 74 age group has grown from 6.1% to 7.1% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 14.1% to 12.8%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Holsworthy - Wattle Grove. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to rise substantially, expanding by 594 people (60%) from 991 to 1,586. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 69% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age groups will see reduced numbers.