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Wellington has an estimated 9,204 residents, up 5.0% since the 2021 Census, with 13 projects tracked in Wellington.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Located 256 kilometres west-northwest from Sydney CBD, the Wellington Statistical Area (Lv2) blends historical heritage with scenic natural beauty, featuring fertile farmlands, vineyards, orchards, and renowned caves. As of Aug 2026, AreaSearch estimates the Wellington Statistical Area (Lv2) population at approximately 9,204 residents. This represents an estimated gain of 435 people (5.0%) since the 2021 Census count of 8,769 people, calculated by combining the ABS Estimated Resident Population (ERP) figure of 9,159 recorded as of June 2025 with an additional 114 Validated New Addresses documented since the Census date.
Demographically, the Wellington Statistical Area (Lv2) is defined by a standard age profile with a median age of 41, lower-quartile income levels, lower educational attainment, and above-average children per family. Economically, the community exhibits strong outright home ownership and accessible housing options alongside low relative development activity and limited population growth patterns.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Located 256 kilometres west-northwest from Sydney CBD, the Wellington Statistical Area (Lv2) blends historical heritage with scenic natural beauty, featuring fertile farmlands, vineyards, orchards, and renowned caves. As of Aug 2026, AreaSearch estimates the Wellington Statistical Area (Lv2) population at approximately 9,204 residents. This represents an estimated gain of 435 people (5.0%) since the 2021 Census count of 8,769 people, calculated by combining the ABS Estimated Resident Population (ERP) figure of 9,159 recorded as of June 2025 with an additional 114 Validated New Addresses documented since the Census date.
Demographically, the Wellington Statistical Area (Lv2) is defined by a standard age profile with a median age of 41, lower-quartile income levels, lower educational attainment, and above-average children per family. Economically, the community exhibits strong outright home ownership and accessible housing options alongside low relative development activity and limited population growth patterns.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 8,950 in 2001 and 9,159 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 9,204 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 13.3%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $800 - 1,499, 27.3%.
Wellington ranks in the 71st percentile nationally for sales activity and the 60th for transport & access.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Wellington is $440 a week, up 13.0% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 24% below Regional NSW. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 5.5%.
24% below Regional NSW on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $244 in 2017, $452 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $162 in 2017, $249 in 2024. A break means no rent was reported that year. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 Whiteley Street, Wellington NSW 2820 | $425,000 | 13 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 31 Gipps Street, Montefiores NSW 2820 | $430,000 | 8 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 73 Thornton Street, Wellington NSW 2820 | $422,500 | 6 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 19 Percy Street, Wellington NSW 2820 | $440,000 | 2 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 65 Maxwell Street, Wellington NSW 2820 | $325,000 | 2 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 111 Gobolion Street, Wellington NSW 2820 | $410,000 | 30 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 60 Wellington Street, Stuart Town NSW 2820 | $332,500 | 30 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 48 Apsley Crescent, Mumbil NSW 2820 | $240,000 | 29 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 66 Pierce Street, Wellington NSW 2820 | $273,000 | 24 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 5/153 Gisborne Street, Wellington NSW 2820 | $56,000 | 24 Sep 2026 | Unit |
The 10 most recent of the 45 residential sales recorded since 13 Jul 2026 (the latest settled 13 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 45, houses and units together, was $420,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $440 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +13.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 5.5% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $430k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $395k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $420,000 | Median of the 45 most recent residential sales, settled 13 Jul 2026 to 13 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $452 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +12.1% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 5.6% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Dubbo | $521 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Dubbo, over 12 months | +11.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Far West and Orana | $465 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Far West and Orana, over 12 months | +11.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Regional NSW | $580 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Regional NSW, over 12 months | +6.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, NSW | $715 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, NSW, over 12 months | +5.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 131 tracked applications: 29 approved, 20 under assessment, 82 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 13 projects in Wellington (4 under construction) and 115 more in the surrounding area.
The NSW Roads to Home Program is a NSW Government initiative to upgrade infrastructure in discrete Aboriginal communities. The Wellington Nanima Village project involves comprehensive civil construction works for subdivision certification.
A two-stage, large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) developed by AMPYR Australia, five kilometres northeast of Wellington in the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone.
Akaysha Energy has delivered a grid-scale battery near Wellington within the Central West Orana REZ. The Orana BESS features a capacity of 415 MW / 1,660 MWh (four-hour duration) using Tesla Megapack technology.
The Wellington North Solar Farm is a 425MWdc utility-scale solar facility located near Wellington in the Central-West Orana region of NSW. Developed by Lightsource bp, the project features approximately 1.2 million bifacial solar panels and connects to the national grid via TransGrids Wellington substation.
This proposal aims to confirm and begin the preservation of a multi-use corridor, based on the corridor set out in the Australian Government's High Speed Rail Study Phase 2, for a high speed rail link between Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.
Uungula Wind Farm is a 414 MW wind farm under construction, featuring 69 GE Vernova 6MW wind turbines (164m rotor diameter, hub heights 148-167m) and located 14 km east of Wellington on Wiradjuri Country in the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone, NSW.
The Wellington Solar Farm is an operational 200 MWdc solar farm on 316 hectares of agricultural land at Goolma Road, Wuuluman, co-located with sheep and cattle grazing. It forms part of a 625 MWdc solar hub alongside the adjacent Wellington North Solar Farm.
Maryvale Solar and Energy Storage is a next-generation hybrid renewable energy facility in the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone, about 37 km south-east of Dubbo, NSW.
The Phoenix Pumped Hydro Project is an 800 MW / 12,000 MWh long-duration energy storage facility declared as Critical State Significant Infrastructure (CSSI) by the NSW Government in February 2026. Developed by ACEN Australia, it utilises off-stream upper and lower reservoirs near Burrendong Dam to provide up to 15 hours of dispatchable power.
A 250 MW solar photovoltaic farm integrated with a 150 MW / 800 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) spanning approximately 1322 hectares. Located within the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone, the project is designed to power 96,000 homes and mitigate 11.45 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions over a 30-year lifespan.
A 700 MW wind farm comprising up to 117 GE Vernova 6.0-164 turbines, paired with a co-located 400 MW / 1800 MWh battery energy storage system. The site is located on Wiradjuri Country in the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone, spanning the Dubbo Regional and Warrumbungle Shire local government areas, approximately 25 km north-west of Gulgong and 35 km…
Ark Energy is proposing a 500 MW wind farm with up to 70 wind turbines (each up to 250 m tall, 6-7 MW capacity) east of Lake Burrendong in Yarrabin, NSW, within the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone.
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Estimated completion year of the 54 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 4, 2026 13, 2027 10, 2028 10, 2029 7, 2030 6, 2031 0, 2032 1, 2033 0, 2034 1, 2035 1, 2036 1. 43 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 131 substantial development applications lodged in and around Wellington over the past 5 years, 69 in the last 12 months; 20 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 3, 2022 25, 2023 13, 2024 10, 2025 14, 2026 (to Oct) 66.
Key application 9010/-/1275630, Apsley Childcare | $4.1m | 1 storey Under Assessment
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 131 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 69 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 1.9 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 23rd percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 17 | ABS building approvals | 29th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 29 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 20 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Wellington SA2 include: Wellington Roads To Home Project Nanima Village (Construction); Orana Battery Energy Storage System (Completed); Bulabul Battery (formerly Wellington Battery Energy Storage System) (Construction); Wellington North Solar Farm (Completed); and Uungula Wind Farm (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Wellington SA2 spans multiple sectors including Energy, Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, and Transport & Logistics, among others.
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Wellington compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the Wellington SA2 area has seen 31 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Wellington SA2's current population of 9,204 has been supported by 17 approvals on average over recent years.
The Wellington SA2 has seen 1.9 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 5.7 approvals in Regional NSW. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 769 people in the Wellington SA2, compared to one for every 183 in Regional NSW.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Wellington SA2's approval levels have been below the yearly average of 17, indicating a recent decline in approval activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the Wellington SA2 has grown by approximately 176 people, while 86 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 2.0 people added for each new dwelling approval. This indicates solid population growth supported by housing development activity.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Wellington is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,204 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +5.0% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 3 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 12th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +0.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 8,769 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 435 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +0.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 3,603.44 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Wellington SA2 was estimated to be approximately 9,204 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 9,159 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The wellington sa2 has added approximately 435 people and shown a 4.96% increase from the 8,769 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Wellington SA2 is estimated at 2 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Wellington SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.1% per annum.
Population growth in the Wellington SA2 is driven by: Interstate migration (47.1%), Overseas migration (45.6%), Natural increase (7.3%). The primary driver is Interstate migration, contributing 47.1% of overall population gains.
Wellington's population is slightly older than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 59th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 18.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 23.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 50.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 41 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 6.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 12.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 10.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 13.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 12.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 11.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 12.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 11.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 7.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Wellington SA2 at 41 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 41 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 41 years as at August 2026, Wellington is 2 years younger than the Regional NSW 2021 Census average (43 years) yet 3 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Wellington SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 13.3% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Wellington SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 15 - 24 group, making up 10.4% of the population.
No, the age distribution in the Wellington SA2 is broadly in line with Regional NSW.
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 18.2% of the population in the Wellington SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 21.0% of the population in the Wellington SA2 as at August 2026.
The area's income levels rank in the lower 11% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $48,404 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 11th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $54,551 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,153 | 2021 Census, weekly | 10th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $617 | 2021 Census, weekly | 13th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 11.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,444 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 35.7% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Wellington SA2 is approximately $51,492. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $48,404.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Wellington SA2 is approximately $58,031. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $54,551.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Wellington SA2 is approximately $51,492 compared to $59,289 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $48,404 and $55,733 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Wellington SA2 is approximately $58,031 compared to $73,521 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $54,551 and $69,112 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Wellington SA2's households (~27.3% / 801 households) is the $800 - 1,499 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Wellington SA2 is the $800 - 1,499 group, representing about 27.3% of households. In comparison, Regional NSW's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 29.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Wellington SA2 is $1,153/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Wellington SA2 is $1,444/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Wellington SA2 is $617/wk.
According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the Wellington SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $48,404 with the average level standing at $54,551. This is lower than average on a national basis and compares to levels of $55,733 and $69,112 across Regional NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $51,492 (median) and $58,031 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Wellington SA2 is $4,394 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The wellington sa2's disposable income is $4,394 compared to $5,252 for Regional NSW, based on AreaSearch analysis.
The labour market in Wellington demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 47.0% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 3,476 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 8,946 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 3,589 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Wellington SA2 has approximately 3,476 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 3.1%. This healthy unemployment rate suggests a well-functioning labour market. Employment indicators are below the national average, suggesting room for improvement.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Wellington SA2 stands at 3.1%, which is 1.0 percentage points below Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Wellington SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are agriculture, forestry & fishing (15.6% of employment), health care & social assistance (14.4%), and public administration & safety (11.1%). Other significant employers include education & training and construction.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Wellington SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Regional NSW saw employment decreased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the Wellington SA2 is 47.0%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. The relatively low participation rate may indicate limited job opportunities or demographic factors affecting workforce engagement. The local rate trailing the Regional NSW average of 60.6%, suggesting potential for increased workforce participation.
The wellington sa2 shows notable specialisation in agriculture, forestry & fishing, which employs 15.6% of the local workforce compared to 5.3% across Regional NSW. With a local vs regional employment ratio of 2.9, this represents a significant industry cluster that likely serves markets beyond the local area. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The wellington sa2's employment market shows below-average performance in national comparisons. While employment opportunities exist, the area faces more challenges than many other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 10.0% growth, ranking 7th out of 37 regions nationally.
Wellington faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 11.7% | 2021 Census | 24th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 2.0% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 15.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 34.6% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 1.7% | 2021 Census | 24th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 10.2% | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 39.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 37.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 2.8% | 2021 Census | 24th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 15.1% | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 10.8% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
15.4% of people aged 15 and over in the Wellington SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in Regional NSW.
39.8% of people aged 15 and over in the Wellington SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 39.1% in Regional NSW.
The wellington sa2 ranks in the 18th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Wellington SA2 are: Certificate (34.6%), Bachelor Degree (11.7%), Advanced Diploma (10.2%).
37.2% of the population in the Wellington SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 15.1% in primary school, 10.8% in secondary school, 2.8% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Wellington SA2 is 850, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 9 schools within the Wellington SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 1,146 students.
The wellington sa2 includes 6 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 2 combined schools.
Wellington features high concentrations of single parent families and lone person households but relatively few couples with children, with an average household size in line with Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.4 people | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 31.7% | 2021 Census | 78th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 22.1% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 27.8% | 2021 Census | 58th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 13.8% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 3.1% | 2021 Census | 57th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 2,938 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 3,084 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 65.2% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 2.1 per family | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Wellington SA2 had 2,938 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 5.0% to an estimated 3,084 households today.
The average household size in the Wellington SA2 is 2.4 people. This compares to 2.4 in Regional NSW and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 65.2% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (31.7%), group households (3.1%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 1,916 family households, couples with children account for 22.1% of all households, couples without children at home 27.8%, and single parent families 13.8%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Regional NSW, the Wellington SA2 shows distinct household patterns. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
Families in the Wellington SA2 have an average of 2.1 children, slightly above the Regional NSW average of 1.8. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 39.5% of the adult population are currently married, while 40.1% have never married. This compares to 45.6% married and 34.3% never married across Regional NSW.
Single-person households represent 31.7% of all households in the Wellington SA2, similar to the average for Regional NSW of 27.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 3.1% of households, slightly below the Regional NSW average of 3.3%.
The latest Census data sees Wellington placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 8.4% | 2021 Census | 8th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 3.5% | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 96.5% | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 78.6% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 91.6% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 15.2% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
Wellington was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 78.6% of its population being citizens, 91.6% born in Australia, and 96.5% speaking English only at home.
The main religion in Wellington was found to be Christianity, which makes up 65.6% of people in Wellington. This compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Wellington are Australian, comprising 31.3% of the population, English, comprising 28.6% of the population, and Australian Aboriginal, comprising 15.2% of the population, which is substantially higher than Regional NSW's 4.6%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Irish is notably overrepresented at 7.8% of Wellington (vs 8.8% across Regional NSW) and French at 0.4% (vs 0.4%).
8.4% of the Wellington SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 13.0% across Regional NSW.
3.5% of the population in the Wellington SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 7.1% in Regional NSW.
15.2% of the Wellington SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 4.6% in Regional NSW.
78.6% of the Wellington SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 89.2% in Regional NSW.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Wellington is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 27.2% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 42.7% | 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 93.5% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,100 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 11th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 30.1% | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 3.3% | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $230 | 2021 Census, weekly | 9th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 19.9% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 22.0% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 31st percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
In the Wellington SA2, 42.7% of homes are owned outright, 30.1% are owned with a mortgage, and 27.2% are rented.
According to the latest data, 93.5% of dwellings in the Wellington SA2 are houses.
In the Wellington SA2, 1.8% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 3.3% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Wellington SA2 stands at 42.7%, compared to 39.6% in Regional NSW.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Wellington SA2 is $1,100, compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Wellington SA2 is $602, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Wellington SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 22.0% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 19.9% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Wellington SA2 is 0.7, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Wellington SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 22.0% of income on repayments (vs 27.9% in Regional NSW), while renters spend 19.9% of income on rent (vs 23.0% in Regional NSW).
The dwelling mix in the Wellington SA2 consists of 93.5% detached houses, 3.3% semi-detached dwellings, 1.8% apartments, and 1.4% other dwelling types.
Housing in Wellington consumes approximately 12.1% of median household income ($4,992 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Wellington show attached dwellings contributing 12% of approvals compared to 6% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 88% of applications versus 94% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. Density increases remain below national trends.
Health performance in Wellington is a key challenge relative to locations nationally with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 46.4% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 4th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 61.3% | 2021 Census | 13th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 6.8% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 70.6% | 2021 Census | 13th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 3.7% | 2021 Census | 98th percentile nationally |
Around 46.4% of people in the Wellington SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 52.2% in Regional NSW.
In the Wellington SA2, 6.8% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 6.8% of people in Regional NSW require similar assistance.
8.1% of people in the Wellington SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.4% of the population across Regional NSW is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 6.2% of the Wellington SA2 population, while in Regional NSW, 4.7% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
5.8% of people in the Wellington SA2 have heart disease. Across Regional NSW,4.4% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Wellington SA2, 46.4% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Regional NSW sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 52.2%.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 60 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 60th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 327 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 97th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 1,998 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 50th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 28 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 36 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.4 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 13.1% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 327 public transport stops within the Wellington SA2.
The Wellington SA2 has 1,998 weekly trips across 36 routes, averaging 285 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 177 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest school is 3.3 km away and the nearest child care centre 6.6 km.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 327 stops nearby, 1,998 weekly trips, access rating 60 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 30 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 30th percentile nationally |
| Nearest school | 3.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest child care | 6.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 7.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 9.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest supermarket | 9.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 9.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 9.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 9.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 43.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 44.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 45.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 2 long day care centres with 115 places in Wellington, about 4.9 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
Where the figures come from, downloads and nearby areas.
On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Wellington compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Wellington has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 48th percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Wellington's affordable property market has recorded 237 sales in the 12 months to September 2026, comprising 78% residential, 11% commercial and 11% vacant land transactions.
Wellington is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends.
Wellington's population is slightly older than the national pattern.
The area's income levels rank in the lower 11% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data.
The labour market in Wellington demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia.
Wellington faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
Wellington features high concentrations of single parent families and lone person households but relatively few couples with children, with an average household size in line with Regional NSW.
The latest Census data sees Wellington placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
Wellington is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Health performance in Wellington is a key challenge relative to locations nationally with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Wellington has an estimated 9,204 residents, up 5.0% since the 2021 Census, with 13 projects tracked in Wellington.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Wellington.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Aug 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (105031106). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Aug 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Wellington from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Wellington with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
