Tomerong - Wandandian - Woollamia

An assessment of population growth drivers in Tomerong - Wandandian - Woollamia reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Tomerong - Wandandian - Woollamia's population is around 3,797 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 89 people (2.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,708 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 3,789 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 55 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 10.1 persons per square kilometer, providing ample space per person. Tomerong - Wandandian - Woollamia's 2.4% growth since the census positions it within 2.4 percentage points of the SA4 region (4.8%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth, which contributed approximately 53.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the area's population expected to decline by 68 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 85 and over age group, which is projected to expand by 107 people. See the age section for more details.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Tomerong - Wandandian - Woollamia recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Tomerong - Wandandian - Woollamia has seen around 16 new homes approved each year, totalling 80 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 7 approvals have been recorded. With an average of 2.2 people per year moving to the area per new home constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), suggesting solid demand that supports property values, new homes are being built at an average value of $479,000, demonstrating a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. Additionally, $4.8 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, indicating limited commercial development focus.

Compared to the rest of NSW, Tomerong - Wandandian - Woollamia records about 62% of the building activity per person and ranks in the 67th percentile of areas assessed nationally. New building activity consists of 93.0% detached houses and 7.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. At around 205 people per approval, Tomerong - Wandandian - Woollamia reflects a low-density area.

Given stable or declining population forecasts, Tomerong - Wandandian - Woollamia may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Tomerong - Wandandian - Woollamia has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 43 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Princes Highway Upgrade - Jervis Bay Road to Hawken Road, the Jervis Bay Road and Princes Highway Intersection Upgrade, the Jervis Bay Road Intersection Upgrade, and the Mixed Use Development with In-Fill Affordable Housing, St Georges Basin, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Tomerong - Wandandian - Woollamia performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Tomerong - Wandandian - Woollamia possesses a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of just 1.8%, and 1.9% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 1,904 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.1% below Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%, and workforce participation is broadly similar to Regional NSW's 61.3%. Based on Census responses, a moderate 14.2% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include construction, health care & social assistance, and public administration & safety. The area has particular employment specialization in construction, with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 2.4% versus the regional average of 5.3%. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 1.9% alongside labour force increasing by 2.7%, resulting in unemployment rising by 0.7 percentage points. This compares to Regional NSW, where employment fell by 1.2%, labour force contracted by 0.8%, and unemployment rose 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Tomerong - Wandandian - Woollamia. 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 Tomerong - Wandandian - Woollamia's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.9% 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

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Tomerong - Wandandian - Woollamia SA2's median income among taxpayers is $56,916, with an average of $70,310. This is higher than average nationally, and compares to Regional NSW's median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $61,959 (median) and $76,539 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household income ranks at the 48th percentile ($1,716 weekly), while personal income sits at the 32nd percentile. Income analysis reveals the predominant cohort spans 33.8% of locals (1,283 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 29.9% in the same category. After housing costs, residents retain 86.9% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power, and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Tomerong - Wandandian - Woollamia is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure within Tomerong - Wandandian - Woollamia, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 99.0% houses and 0.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Tomerong - Wandandian - Woollamia was well beyond that of Regional NSW, at 48.8%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (41.7%) or rented (9.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Regional NSW average at $2,000, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $335, compared to Regional NSW's $1,733 and $330. Nationally, Tomerong - Wandandian - Woollamia's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

Tomerong - Wandandian - Woollamia features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 81.1% of all households, comprising 35.0% couples with children, 38.3% couples without children, and 7.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 18.9%, with lone person households at 17.2% and group households comprising 1.6% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 people is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

Tomerong - Wandandian - Woollamia shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (19.3%) substantially below the NSW average of 32.2%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 12.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 47.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (36.0%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.6% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 3.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 154 active transport stops operating within Tomerong - Wandandian - Woollamia, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 33 individual routes, collectively providing 441 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 323 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 94%, with 4% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 2.2 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. Some 14.2% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 63 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 2 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

Tomerong - Wandandian - Woollamia's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data indicates relatively positive outcomes for Tomerong, Wandandian, and Woollamia residents, with AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions showing results broadly in line with national benchmarks. The prevalence of common health conditions is quite low across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is fairly high at approximately 54% of the total population (~2,054 people), compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 11.1% and 8.4% of residents, respectively, while 64.8% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents show an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 23.9% of residents aged 65 and over (905 people). Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Tomerong - Wandandian - Woollamia is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Tomerong - Wandandian - Woollamia was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 90.1% of its population being citizens, 87.2% born in Australia, and 95.3% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Tomerong - Wandandian - Woollamia is Christianity, which makes up 51.0% of people in the area. This compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Tomerong - Wandandian - Woollamia are Australian, comprising 32.4% of the population, English, comprising 32.4% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 7.6% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Maltese is notably overrepresented at 1.0% of Tomerong - Wandandian - Woollamia (vs 0.4% regionally), French at 0.6% (vs 0.4%) and Dutch at 1.5% (vs 1.0%).

Tomerong - Wandandian - Woollamia hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

With a median age of 46, Tomerong - Wandandian - Woollamia is slightly older than the Regional NSW figure of 43 and significantly higher than the national norm of 38. The 55 - 64 age group shows strong representation at 14.9% compared to Regional NSW, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is less prevalent at 9.4%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 10.5% to 13.7% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 6.0% to 7.5%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 17.5% to 14.9% and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 12.4% to 10.3%. By 2041, Tomerong - Wandandian - Woollamia is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. Leading the demographic shift, the 85+ group will grow by 110% (93 people), reaching 179 from 85. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those 65+ comprising 52% of projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 65 to 74 and 75 to 84 cohorts.