Kingswood - Werrington

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 Nov 2021. By Nov 2025, it is around 28,064, an increase of 3,439 people (14.0%). This growth is inferred from ABS' Jun 2024 estimate of 27,206 and 1,142 new addresses validated since the Census date. The population density is 2,001 persons per square kilometer, above national averages. Kingswood-Werrington's growth exceeded its SA4 region (5.5%) and state levels, marking it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 44.4% of overall population gains recently, with all drivers being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future trends forecast a significant population increase; Kingswood-Werrington is expected to grow by 8,802 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 28.3% over the 17 years.

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 243 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 1,218 homes. As of FY26, 79 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.4 new residents arrive per year per dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25. Commercial approvals this financial year reached $175.9 million, indicating high local commercial activity.

Kingswood-Werrington has 62.0% more construction activity per person compared to Greater Sydney, offering buyers greater choice. New developments consist of 76.0% detached houses and 24.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited for buyers seeking space. The location has approximately 117 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. By 2041, Kingswood-Werrington is projected to grow by 7,944 residents.

Building activity aligns with growth projections, though heightened buyer competition may arise as the population increases.

Kingswood - Werrington has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 39thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 48 projects likely to affect this region. Notable ones include Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport - Orchard Hills Station, Werrington Enterprise Living and Learning Precinct (WELL Precinct) Stage 2, 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 presents a mixed picture: unemployment remains low at 3.9%, yet recent job losses have affected its comparative national standing

Kingswood-Werrington has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 3.9%.

There are 14,409 residents in work, which is 0.3% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney's at 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area has a notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services have limited presence with only 4.9% employment compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work, based on Census data. In a 12-month period ending in September 2025, labour force decreased by 3.3%, and employment declined by 2.1%, causing unemployment rate to fall by 1.2 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney where employment rose by 2.1%. State-level data as of 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest a potential increase of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kingswood-Werrington's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by similar rates.

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

The Kingswood-Werrington SA2's median income among taxpayers in financial year 2022 was $53,537. The average income stood at $60,452 during the same period. For Greater Sydney, these figures were $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. As of September 2025, estimated median and average incomes are approximately $60,288 and $68,075 based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Kingswood-Werrington cluster around the 52nd percentile nationally. In terms of income distribution, 36.3% of the population (10,187 individuals) fall within the $1,500-$2,999 range, consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 30.9% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 79.3% of income remaining, ranking at the 42nd 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

In Kingswood - Werrington, as per the latest Census evaluation, 58.6% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 41.4% being semi-detached, apartments, and other types. This differs from Sydney metro's dwelling structure which was 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 was $2,128 compared to Sydney metro's $2,167. The median weekly rent figure in the area was $370, lower than Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Kingswood - Werrington's median monthly mortgage repayments were higher at $2,128 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, while median weekly rents were lower at $370 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 70.4% of all households, including 35.7% couples with children, 18.2% couples without children, and 15.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 29.6%, with lone person households at 26.1% and group households making up 3.5%. 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 has university qualification rates at 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%, comprising 12.0% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 5.5% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 33.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.0% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 5.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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 different routes, facilitating 5,557 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents on average located 162 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 793 trips per day, equating to about 33 weekly trips per individual stop.

Kingswood - Werrington's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Kingswood-Werrington's health metrics are close to national benchmarks. Common health conditions among its general population are somewhat typical but higher than the national average for older cohorts. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~14,032 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 53.8% and the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, impacting 9.0 and 8.5% of residents respectively. 70.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 69.5%. The area has 11.3% of residents aged 65 and over (3,174 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 14.1%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

Kingswood - Werrington 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

Kingswood-Werrington was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 33.2% of its population born overseas and 31.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The dominant religion in Kingswood-Werrington is Christianity, comprising 51.4% of the population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented, making up 9.2% compared to the Greater Sydney average of 3.6%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Australian (22.4%), English (20.2%), and Other (16.5%), which is higher than the regional average of 9.4%. Some ethnic groups show significant differences: Filipino at 4.2% compared to the regional average of 2.1%, Maltese at 1.8% versus 2.9%, and Samoan at 1.1% compared to 0.6%.

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

The median age of Kingswood-Werrington is 33, which is younger than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's national average of 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 age group has decreased from 16.9% to 15.7%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are projected for Kingswood-Werrington. The 45-54 age cohort is expected to grow by 42%, adding 1,424 residents to reach a total of 4,820. Meanwhile, the 0-4 age cohort is projected to grow by a modest 8% (an increase of 179 people).