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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Kingswood - Werrington's population is around 28,164 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 3,539 people (14.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 24,625 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 27,206 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 1,153 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 2,008 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Kingswood - Werrington's 14.4% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (6.5%) and the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 44.4% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including natural growth and interstate migration, were positive factors.

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 significant population increase in the top quartile of national statistical areas is forecast, with the area expected to grow by 8,802 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 27.9% in total 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 has averaged around 243 new dwelling approvals each year, totalling 1,218 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26101 approvals have been recorded. Given an average of 3.4 new residents per year arriving per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand significantly exceeds new supply, which usually results in price growth and increased buyer competition, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $292,000, in line with regional trends. There have also been $175.9 million in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity.

When measured against Greater Sydney, Kingswood - Werrington has 62.0% more construction activity (per person), offering buyers greater choice. New development consists of 76.0% detached houses and 24.0% townhouses or apartments, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (59.0% at Census), indicating continued strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. The location has approximately 117 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market.

Looking ahead, Kingswood - Werrington is expected to grow by 7,844 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, though buyers may experience heightened competition as the population grows.

Kingswood - Werrington has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 47 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport - Orchard Hills Station, Werrington Enterprise Living and Learning Precinct (WELL Precinct) Stage 2, Mulgoa Road Upgrade - Jeanette Street to Blaikie Road, and the Kingswood Hotel Mixed-Use Development, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Kingswood - Werrington recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Kingswood - Werrington has a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. As of December 2025, 14,148 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 0.4% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is on par with Greater Sydney's 70.2%. Based on Census responses, a high 30.8% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average. Meanwhile, professional & technical services have a limited presence with 4.9% employment compared to 11.5% regionally. While local employment opportunities exist in the area, it appears many residents commute elsewhere for work, based on the count of Census working population to local population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw the labour force decrease by 4.5% alongside a 4.1% employment decline, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.4 percentage points. 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 Kingswood - Werrington. 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 Kingswood - Werrington's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

The Kingswood - Werrington SA2's income level is below the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Kingswood - Werrington SA2's median income among taxpayers is $57,465 and the average income stands at $63,804, 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 $62,556 (median) and $69,457 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Kingswood - Werrington cluster around the 52nd percentile nationally. Looking at income distribution, 36.3% of the population (10,223 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income 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 and 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

Dwelling structure within Kingswood - Werrington, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 58.6% houses and 41.4% 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 Kingswood - Werrington lagged that of Sydney metro, at 17.2%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (39.3%) or rented (43.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Sydney metro average at $2,128, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $370, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Kingswood - Werrington's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are less than the national figure of $375.

Kingswood - Werrington has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households dominate at 70.4% of all households, comprising 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 of 2.7 people matches the Greater Sydney average.

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

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (26.7%) substantially below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 17.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 34.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (24.2%).

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

Public transport analysis reveals 206 active transport stops operating within Kingswood - Werrington, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 72 individual routes, collectively providing 6,708 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 161 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 82%, with 11% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling. A high 30.8% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 958 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 32 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

Health performance in Kingswood - Werrington is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data reveals substantial challenges facing Kingswood - Werrington, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is notable across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~14,222 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 9.0% and 8.5% of residents, respectively, while 70.6% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents show an above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 11.6% of residents aged 65 and over (3,252 people), which is lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general 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 is more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 33.2% of its population born overseas and 31.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Kingswood - Werrington is Christianity, which makes up 51.4% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Hinduism, which comprises 9.2% 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 Kingswood - Werrington are Australian, comprising 22.4% of the population, English, comprising 20.2% of the population, and Other, comprising 16.5% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Filipino is notably overrepresented at 4.2% of Kingswood - Werrington (vs 2.0% regionally), Maltese at 1.8% (vs 1.0%) and Samoan at 1.1% (vs 0.5%).

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

With a median age of 33, Kingswood - Werrington is materially younger than the Greater Sydney figure of 37 and is substantially under Australia's 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, Kingswood - Werrington has a higher concentration of 5 - 14 residents (14.5%) but fewer 65 - 74 year-olds (6.1%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 16.3% to 17.2% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 16.9% to 15.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Kingswood - Werrington. The 45 to 54 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 40%, adding 1,375 residents to reach 4,820.