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

As of May 2026, Holsworthy - Wattle Grove's population is approximately 21,429. This figure represents a rise of 300 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 21,129. The increase was inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 21,386 in June 2025 and an additional 50 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of about 290 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed roughly 72.5% to recent population growth.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are utilized, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the area is projected to grow by around 1,672 persons based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of approximately 7.6% over the 16-year period. This growth is expected to be slightly below the Australian statistical areas median.

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 seen approximately 54 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 270 homes. As of FY26, 62 approvals have been recorded. The average construction cost for new properties is $390,000. This financial year has also seen $84.1 million in commercial approvals, indicating robust commercial development activity.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Holsworthy-Wattle Grove has significantly less development activity, 66.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction often reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. The area's development activity is also lower than the national average, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints. New developments consist of 54.0% detached houses and 46.0% townhouses or apartments, expanding medium-density options to cater to various price brackets. This shift indicates decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles requiring more diverse housing options. The area has approximately 340 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market.

By 2041, Holsworthy-Wattle Grove is projected to grow by 1,629 residents. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favourable 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

Area infrastructure significantly impacts performance. AreaSearch identified 56 potential impact projects. Key ones are M5 Motorway Westbound Traffic Upgrade, Holsworthy Local Centre Mixed-Use Development, Georges Cove Residences, and La Vie @ Casula. Relevant projects are listed below.

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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. The unemployment rate was 1.3% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.0%.

There were 14,369 residents in work while the unemployment rate was 2.9% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was 85.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 46.1% of residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

The area has a high specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share 2.8 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 7.9% versus the regional average of 11.5%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Over a 12-month period ending May-25, employment increased by 5.0%, labour force grew by 5.0%, and unemployment remained essentially unchanged. Nationally, employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these 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.

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 has a high national income level according to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest ATO data for financial year 2023. Its median income among taxpayers is $65,682 and the average income stands at $75,143. These figures compare to Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be approximately $72,460 (median) and $82,898 (average). Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes all rank highly in Holsworthy-Wattle Grove, between the 81st and 90th percentiles nationally. Income distribution reveals that 36.2% of the population (7,757 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 30.9% in the same category. A substantial proportion of high earners (37.7%) have incomes above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity throughout Holsworthy-Wattle Grove. High housing costs consume 15.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 89th percentile nationally. 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

As per the latest Census evaluation, in Holsworthy - Wattle Grove, 86.7% of dwellings were houses while 13.3% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This contrasts with Sydney metro's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Holsworthy - Wattle Grove stood at 26.0%, with mortgaged properties at 46.1% and rented ones at 27.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,275, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent in Holsworthy - Wattle Grove was $495 compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Holsworthy - Wattle Grove's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents were substantially above the national average of $375.

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

Family households comprise 85.6% of all households, including 51.7% couples with children, 21.4% couples without children, and 11.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 14.4%, with lone person households at 13.3% and group households comprising 1.2% of the total. The median household size is 3.1 people, 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 exceeds the regional average with 31.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, compared to the SA4 region average of 21.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 21.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent with 34.4% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.6%) and certificates (21.8%).

Educational participation is high at 33.1%, with 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 indicates 143 active transport stops within Holsworthy - Wattle Grove area. These include a mix of train and bus services. The stops are serviced by 27 individual routes, collectively providing 3511 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 181 meters from the nearest stop. As primarily residential, most commute outward. Car remains dominant at 82%, followed by train at 8% and walking at 6%.

Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, above regional average. High 46.1% of residents work from home (2021 Census). Service frequency averages 501 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 24 weekly trips per stop. Map shows 100 nearest stops to 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.

The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 57% of the total population, which is around 12,128 people. This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be asthma and mental health issues, impacting 7.0 and 5.8% of residents respectively. However, 75.5% of residents 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 13.3% of residents aged 65 and over, which is around 2,841 people, lower than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings even higher than 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 had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 31.6% of its population born overseas and 33.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the dominant religion in Holsworthy-Wattle Grove, comprising 59.3% of the population. Hinduism, however, was more prevalent here compared to Greater Sydney, making up 7.2% versus 5.2%.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (22.6%), English (18.7%), and Other (16.0%). Notably, Lebanese, Macedonian, and Indian ethnicities were overrepresented in Holsworthy-Wattle Grove compared to regional figures: Lebanese at 1.8% versus 2.6%, Macedonian at 0.9% versus 0.4%, and Indian at 5.8% versus 3.6%.

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

Holsworthy-Wattle Grove's median age is 35 years, slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 and the national average of 38. The 5-14 age group comprises 14.2%, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage. The 25-34 cohort stands at 13.3%. Between 2021 and present, the 65-74 age group has increased from 6.1% to 7.2%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group has decreased from 14.1% to 12.9%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial changes: the 75-84 cohort is projected to rise by 571 people (61%), from 942 to 1,514. Notably, combined age groups of 65+ will account for 67% of total population growth. Meanwhile, both 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.