Wangi Wangi - Rathmines

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

Wangi Wangi - Rathmines' population is approximately 9,742 as of November 2025. This represents an increase of 275 people, a 2.9% rise from the 2021 Census figure of 9,467. The growth is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 9,632 in June 2024 and 38 new addresses validated since the Census date. This results in a population density of 739 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Wangi Wangi - Rathmines' growth rate of 2.9% since the census is within 2.8 percentage points of the Rest of NSW's 5.7%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 52.9% to overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers were positive factors.

AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilizes NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Demographically, regional areas across the nation are anticipated to have lower quartile growth trends moving forward. Wangi Wangi - Rathmines is expected to expand by 69 persons to reach a population of approximately 10,011 by 2041, reflecting a decline of 0.4% in total over the 17-year period based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Wangi Wangi - Rathmines according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Wangi Wangi - Rathmines has seen approximately 24 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with a total of 123 homes approved during this period. In the current financial year FY-26, 23 homes have been approved so far. On average, each dwelling built has resulted in an increase of 2.4 new residents per year over these five years, indicating strong demand which supports property values.

The average expected construction cost value for new homes is $414,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting a focus on quality developments. This financial year has seen $11.9 million in commercial approvals registered, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development compared to the rest of NSW. Wangi Wangi - Rathmines has significantly less development activity than the regional average per person (71.0% below), which typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties due to scarcity of new homes. This is also below national averages, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New developments consist predominantly of detached dwellings (95.0%) with a smaller proportion of attached dwellings (5.0%), maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 467 people, indicating a quiet, low activity development environment. Population projections suggest stability or decline in the area, which should reduce housing demand pressures and benefit potential buyers.

Wangi Wangi - Rathmines has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects expected to influence the region. Notable ones are Wangi Shores Retirement Village - Stage 3B Block K, Wangi Power Station Redevelopment, 1 Kent Place, and a three-storey apartment building at Wangi Wangi with thirteen residences. Relevant projects are listed below.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Wangi Wangi - Rathmines maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Wangi Wangi - Rathmines has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 3.2% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.4%.

There were 4,687 residents in work while the unemployment rate was 0.7% below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation was somewhat below standard at 59.2%, compared to Rest of NSW's 61.5%. Moderate home working was reported by 23.2% of residents, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.

Construction has notable concentration with levels at 1.4 times the regional average. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 0.4%, compared to 5.3% regionally. Local employment opportunities appear limited based on Census working population vs resident population count. Over a 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 2.4% while labour force rose by 3.4%, resulting in unemployment rising by 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment contract by 0.5%, labour force fall by 0.1%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wangi Wangi - Rathmines's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The Wangi Wangi - Rathmines SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $50,143 and an average income of $65,591 in the financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is slightly lower than the national average, with Rest of NSW having a median income of $52,390 and an average income of $65,215 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $54,586 (median) and $71,402 (average). From the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Wangi Wangi - Rathmines ranked modestly between the 34th and 38th percentiles. Income distribution data showed that 30.4% of locals (2,961 people) fell into the $1,500 - $2,999 category, similar to the surrounding region where 29.9% occupied this bracket. After housing expenses, 85.3% of income remained for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 5th decile.

Wangi Wangi - Rathmines is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Wangi Wangi - Rathmines, as per the latest Census evaluation, 93.3% of dwellings were houses while 6.7% comprised semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwellings. This contrasts with Non-Metro NSW's dwelling structure of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wangi Wangi - Rathmines stood at 45.3%, with mortgaged properties at 37.9% and rented dwellings at 16.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,888, exceeding Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure was recorded as $370 compared to Non-Metro NSW's $330. Nationally, Wangi Wangi - Rathmines' mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $375.

Wangi Wangi - Rathmines has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 76.9% of all households, including 27.4% couples with children, 37.6% couples without children, and 11.2% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 23.1%, with lone person households at 21.7% and group households comprising 1.7%. The median household size is 2.5 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

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

The area's university qualification rate stands at 20.2%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common, with 13.4% of residents holding such qualifications, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational skills are prominent, with 44.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials: advanced diplomas at 12.2% and certificates at 32.4%.

Currently, 24.7% of the population is actively engaged in formal education. This includes 8.8% in primary education, 6.7% in secondary education, and 3.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Wangi Wangi - Rathmines has 116 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 35 different routes that together facilitate 280 weekly passenger trips. The transport accessibility in the area is excellent, with residents typically living just 182 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards daily, and cars remain the primary mode of transportation at 96%. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling, which is higher than the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, 23.2% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 40 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately two weekly trips per individual stop. A map accompanies this data, displaying the 100 nearest stops to the location's centerpoint.

The level of general health in Wangi Wangi - Rathmines is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Wangi Wangi - Rathmines shows better-than-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

The prevalence of common health conditions among its general population is low but higher than the national average for older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover stands at approximately 52% of the total population (~5,056 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 11.7% and 9.1% of residents respectively. Conversely, 60.6% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Rest of NSW. Working-age individuals face significant health challenges due to higher chronic condition rates. The area has a larger proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 27.6% (2,693 people), compared to the Rest of NSW's 23.0%. Nationally, however, this figure ranks lower than the broader population.

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

Wangi Wangi - Rathmines, surveyed in June 2016, showed low cultural diversity with 88.6% of residents born in Australia, 92.7% being citizens, and 96.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, practised by 53.0%, compared to 55.9% regionally. The top three ancestral groups were English (33.4%), Australian (30.1%), and Scottish (9.2%).

Notably, Welsh (0.9%) and Dutch (1.4%) were proportionately higher than the regional averages of 0.5% and 1.0%, respectively. However, Australian Aboriginal representation was lower at 3.5% compared to the regional average of 4.6%.

Wangi Wangi - Rathmines hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Wangi Wangi - Rathmines has a median age of 48 years, which is higher than Rest of NSW's 43 years and Australia's median of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 are prominent at 15.8%, while the 25-34 group is smaller at 9.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 75 to 84 age group grew from 7.9% to 9.3%, and the 55 to 64 cohort declined from 15.7% to 13.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Wangi Wangi - Rathmines's age profile. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 193 people (22%) from 891 to 1,085, while population declines are projected for the 5-14 and 65-74 cohorts.