Kingswood - Werrington
Statistical Area - sa2

Kingswood - Werrington lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Kingswood-Werrington's population was 24,625 as of August 2021. By August 2025, it had increased to approximately 27,899, a rise of 3,274 people (13.3%). This growth is inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density as of June 2024 was 1,989 persons per square kilometer, above national averages. Kingswood-Werrington's growth exceeded the SA4 region (5.3%) and the state, making it a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 44.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Kingswood-Werrington's population is forecast to increase by 8,802 persons, recording a gain of 29.1% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Kingswood - Werrington was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Kingswood-Werrington averaged approximately 243 new dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis, totalling 1,218 approvals in the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with 19 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. Each year, an average of 3.4 new residents have been associated with every home built during these five financial years. This supply has lagged behind demand, suggesting heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, despite new homes being constructed at an average value of $402,000, which is below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options for purchasers.

Commercial approvals totalled $175.9 million in the current financial year, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Kingswood-Werrington has 62.0% more development activity per capita, providing buyers with greater choice. New developments consist of 76.0% detached dwellings and 24.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban character by favouring detached housing, which attracts space-seeking buyers. This pattern differs from current residential patterns (59.0% detached at Census), indicating strong demand for family homes.

With around 117 people per approval, Kingswood-Werrington reflects a developing area. Future projections estimate an addition of 8,109 residents by 2041. Development is keeping pace with projected growth, though increasing population may lead to increased buyer competition.

Kingswood - Werrington has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 49thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 44 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport - Orchard Hills Station, Nepean Hospital Redevelopment - Stage Two, Mulgoa Road Upgrade from Jeanette Street to Blaikie Road, and Kingswood Hotel Mixed-Use Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Kingswood - Werrington shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Kingswood-Werrington has a skilled workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 4.4%.

As of June 2025, 14,033 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.2% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Transport, postal & warehousing has notable concentration with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services have limited presence, with only 4.9% of employment compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data analysis. In the year to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.3%, and employment fell by 1.9%, causing a drop in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6% and labour force grow by 2.9%, with unemployment increasing by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data to Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%, but lags behind national employment growth of 0.26%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kingswood-Werrington's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.6%% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Kingswood-Werrington's median income among taxpayers was $53,537 and average income stood at $60,452 in financial year 2022. These figures are lower than Greater Sydney's respective median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. By March 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $59,212 and average income around $66,860, based on a 10.6% increase since financial year 2022. Income data from Census 2021 indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Kingswood-Werrington cluster around the 52nd percentile nationally. The predominant income cohort spans 36.3% of locals (10,127 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring broader area trends where 30.9% fall within this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 79.3% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 43rd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Kingswood - Werrington displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Kingswood - Werrington, as recorded at the latest Census, consisted of 58.6% houses and 41.4% other dwellings (including semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 77.4% houses and 22.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingswood - Werrington stood at 17.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.3% and rented ones at 43.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,128, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent figure for Kingswood - Werrington was $370, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents were lower at $375.

Kingswood - Werrington has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 70.4% of all households, consisting of 35.7% couples with children, 18.2% couples without children, and 15.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 29.6%, with lone person households at 26.1% and group households comprising 3.5% of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.8.

Kingswood - Werrington shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area's university qualification rate is 26.7%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common, at 17.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 34.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (24.2%). Educational participation is high at 33.5%, with 12.0% in primary, 7.6% in secondary, and 5.5% in tertiary education.

There are 11 schools serving 4,980 students, with Kingswood - Werrington representing typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 972). The educational mix includes five primary, three secondary, and three K-12 schools.

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

Kingswood-Werrington has 167 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 75 unique routes, facilitating 5,557 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents on average being located just 162 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 793 daily trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 33 weekly trips per individual stop.

Kingswood - Werrington's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data shows that Kingswood - Werrington residents have a relatively low prevalence of common health conditions compared to the general population, but higher than the national average among older and at-risk cohorts. Approximately 50% (~13,949 people) of the total population has private health cover, which is lower than Greater Sydney's 53.8% and the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues affect 9.0% of residents, while asthma impacts 8.5%.

Conversely, 70.6% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.5% across Greater Sydney. The area has 11.3% (3,155 people) of residents aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Sydney's 14.1%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

Kingswood - Werrington is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Kingswood-Werrington has a high cultural diversity, with 33.2% of its population born overseas and 31.7% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 51.4% of the population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented, making up 9.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 3.6%.

The top three ancestry groups are Australian (22.4%), English (20.2%), and Other (16.5%), with 'Other' being substantially higher than the regional average of 9.4%. Some ethnic groups show significant differences: Filipino is overrepresented at 4.2% (regional average 2.1%), Maltese at 1.8% (regional average 2.9%), and Indian at 6.6% (regional average 3.0%).

Kingswood - Werrington's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

The median age of Kingswood - Werrington is 33, making it younger than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Kingswood - Werrington has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (14.6%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (8.4%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 35-44 has increased from 16.3% to 17.2%, while the 25-34 cohort has declined from 16.9% to 15.7%. By 2041, demographic forecasts indicate significant changes in Kingswood - Werrington's population. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 43%, adding 1,444 residents for a total of 4,820. Meanwhile, the 0-4 age cohort is expected to grow by a modest 9%, an increase of 192 people.