South Wentworthville
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in South Wentworthville are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

South Wentworthville's population was around 7,653 as of November 2025. This figure shows an increase of 348 people, a 4.8% rise from the 2021 Census which recorded 7,305 residents. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 7,629 in June 2024 and additional validated addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 4,323 persons per square kilometer, placing South Wentworthville among the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, ending in 2021, South Wentworthville's compound annual growth rate was 1.4%, surpassing its SA3 area. Overseas migration drove population growth, contributing approximately 55.9%.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For uncovers areas, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future trends suggest a population increase just below the national median, with an expected growth of 820 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 10.4% over 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees South Wentworthville recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

South Wentworthville has averaged approximately 56 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, a total of 284 homes were approved, with an additional 10 approved so far in FY-26.

Over the past five financial years, on average, 1.1 people have moved to the area for each dwelling built. This balance between supply and demand has contributed to stable market conditions. The average construction cost value of new homes is $224,000, which is below regional levels, indicating more affordable housing options for buyers. Comparatively, South Wentworthville's development levels per person are similar to those in Greater Sydney, supporting market stability that aligns with regional patterns. However, building activity has slowed in recent years.

The new development composition consists of 26.0% standalone homes and 74.0% attached dwellings, reflecting a shift towards higher-density living. This change is notable as it contrasts with the area's existing housing, which is currently 62.0% houses. This trend suggests decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects evolving lifestyles that require more diverse and affordable housing options. With approximately 252 people per dwelling approval, South Wentworthville exhibits characteristics of a low-density area. Population forecasts indicate that the area will gain around 796 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

South Wentworthville has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified eight projects potentially affecting the region. Notable ones are 65-71 Jersey Road in South Wentworthville, the Integrated Mental Health Complex Westmead, Merrylands RSL Club Redevelopment Stage 2, and Cardinal Gilroy Village Redevelopment at 45 Barcom Street. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment drivers in South Wentworthville are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

South Wentworthville has a well-educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate was 8.1% as of June 2024.

Employment growth over the past year is estimated at 0.9%. As of June 2025, there are 3669 residents in work while the unemployment rate stands at 8.1%, which is 3.9% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation lags significantly at 50.1% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

The area has a particularly notable concentration in construction, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. However, professional & technical services employ only 7.5% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 0.9%, while labour force increased by 3.1%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 2.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to South Wentworthville's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.6%% over five years and 13.6% over ten years.

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

South Wentworthville had a median taxpayer income of $53,714 and an average of $65,357 based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is roughly in line with national averages, while Greater Sydney's median income was $56,994 and average income was $80,856. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median income will be approximately $60,487 and the average around $73,599, taking into account Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 49th percentile ($1,727 weekly) and personal income at the 27th percentile. The $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 33.7% of residents (2,579 people), similar to regional levels where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 78.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 43rd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

South Wentworthville displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

South Wentworthville's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 61.8% houses and 38.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's figures of 62.1% houses and 37.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in South Wentworthville was at 26.5%, aligning with Sydney metro's level. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (36.1%) or rented (37.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,328, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $460, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, South Wentworthville's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

South Wentworthville has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 76.1% of all households, including 43.0% couples with children, 17.7% couples without children, and 14.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 23.9%, with lone person households at 20.7% and group households comprising 3.0%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 3.1.

Educational attainment in South Wentworthville aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 28.5%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 39.1%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational credentials are held by 29.8% of residents aged 15+, including advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (18.5%). Educational participation is high, with 33.8% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 11.8% in primary, 8.4% in secondary, and 6.4% in tertiary education. Schools appear to be located outside the immediate catchment boundaries.

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

South Wentworthville has 68 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 36 different routes that together facilitate 2,188 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located just 122 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 312 trips across all routes, which equates to approximately 32 weekly trips per individual stop.

South Wentworthville's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout South Wentworthville, with younger cohorts in particular experiencing very low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is approximately 52% of the total population (~4,010 people), leading that of the average SA2 area.

This compares to 47.7% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and diabetes, impacting 6.3 and 5.5% of residents respectively. 76.3% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.0% across Greater Sydney. As of 2016, 13.6% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,037 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges requiring more attention than the broader population.

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

South Wentworthville has high cultural diversity, with 46.8% of its population born overseas and 59.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 57.6%. Islam makes up 16.4%, lower than Greater Sydney's average of 29.1%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (24.4%), Lebanese (19.0%), and Australian (12.8%). Maltese (2.4%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 1.4%. Indian (6.8%) and Filipino (2.6%) populations also exceed their respective regional averages of 3.2% and 2.1%.

South Wentworthville's population is younger than the national pattern

South Wentworthville has a median age of 35 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 years and somewhat younger than Australia's national average of 38 years. The age group of 15-24 years shows strong representation in South Wentworthville at 14.4%, compared to Greater Sydney. However, the 65-74 age cohort is less prevalent at 6.7%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 13.1% to 14.4%. Conversely, the 35 to 44 age group has declined from 16.3% to 14.6%, and the 5 to 14 age group has dropped from 13.9% to 12.7%. Population forecasts for South Wentworthville indicate substantial demographic changes by 2041. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to increase significantly, with an expansion of 244 people (28%), from 890 to 1,135. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 58% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.