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Wentworth - Buronga has an estimated 7,049 residents, up 8.3% since the 2021 Census, with 74 projects tracked in the area around Wentworth - Buronga.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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The Wentworth - Buronga Statistical Area (Lv2) is located 334 kilometres east-northeast from Adelaide CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at around 7,049 as of Aug 2026, an increase of 538 people (8.3%) since the 2021 Census, when 6,511 people were recorded. This estimate draws on an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of 6,904 from the ABS as of June 2025, together with 427 validated new addresses since the Census date. The area is characterised by an agricultural employment presence, notable utilities and wholesale trade employment, affordable housing options, above-average children per family, and a substantial proportion of residents aged 0 to 4yo. Its median age is 43, residents are somewhat older than in a typical Australian area, and households are largely couples without children. Educational attainment is typically lower, while population growth shows moderate expansion.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The Wentworth - Buronga Statistical Area (Lv2) is located 334 kilometres east-northeast from Adelaide CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at around 7,049 as of Aug 2026, an increase of 538 people (8.3%) since the 2021 Census, when 6,511 people were recorded. This estimate draws on an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of 6,904 from the ABS as of June 2025, together with 427 validated new addresses since the Census date. The area is characterised by an agricultural employment presence, notable utilities and wholesale trade employment, affordable housing options, above-average children per family, and a substantial proportion of residents aged 0 to 4yo. Its median age is 43, residents are somewhat older than in a typical Australian area, and households are largely couples without children. Educational attainment is typically lower, while population growth shows moderate expansion.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 6,179 in 2001 and 6,904 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 7,049 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 55 to 64, 13.3%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 29.1%.
Wentworth - Buronga ranks in the 76th percentile nationally for development activity and the 54th for sales activity.
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 Wentworth - Buronga is $414 a week, for the 12 months to Jun 2026 and 29% below Regional NSW. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 4.0%.
29% below Regional NSW on median weekly rent
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Hawdon Street, Dareton NSW 2717 | $240,000 | 29 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 23 Hawdon Street, Dareton NSW 2717 | $240,000 | 29 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 28 Dawn Avenue, Gol Gol NSW 2738 | $694,000 | 28 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 159 Summer Drive, Gol Gol NSW 2738 | $865,000 | 26 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 11 Wentworth Street, Wentworth NSW 2648 | $760,000 | 20 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 22 Crane Drive, Buronga NSW 2739 | $525,000 | 19 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 30 Lee Court, Gol Gol NSW 2738 | $170,000 | 13 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 12 Livingstone Drive, Gol Gol NSW 2738 | $790,000 | 12 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 13 Hawdon Street, Dareton NSW 2717 | $150,000 | 7 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 141 Darling Street, Wentworth NSW 2648 | $625,000 | 6 Oct 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 35 residential sales recorded since 17 Jul 2026 (the latest settled 29 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 35, houses and units together, was $490,000 (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 | $414 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 4.0% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $593k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $295k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median price, latest residential sales | $490,000 | Median of the 35 most recent residential sales, settled 17 Jul 2026 to 29 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent, Lower Murray | $263 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Murray | $483 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Regional NSW | $582 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, NSW | $727 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 296 tracked applications: 88 approved, 36 under assessment, 172 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 74 projects in and around Wentworth - Buronga, 19 of them under construction.
Masterplanned residential land subdivision in Merbein with around 98 lots over about 10 hectares. Stage 1 is sold out and Stage 2 is now selling, offering lots from roughly 548 to 944 sqm within walking distance of Merbein P-10 College, close to township shops, the Murray River and local sporting facilities.
Whistlers Ridge Estate is a boutique rural residential subdivision at the corner of Dalmura Avenue and Second Street in Merbein. The project delivers 21 titled one acre allotments (around 4,000 to 5,459 square metres) with elevated views, NBN, 3 phase power and town water, only minutes from Merbein township and a short drive to Mildura.
A $2.48 million expansion of the intensive care unit at Mildura Base Public Hospital, which increased the number of intensive care beds from five to eight and added two short-stay beds.
The Mildura Riverfront Redevelopment Stage 2 focuses on the revitalisation of the Powerhouse Precinct. This major project involves the transformation of the historic Powerhouse building into a multi-use cultural and commercial hub, the creation of a new bespoke playground, a bitumen pump track, and extensive landscaping.
Residential subdivision delivering modern housing lots with river-adjacent amenity, landscaped open space and local park access. Civil design and supervision by MH2 Engineering and Architecture, with development by Fisher Developments.
Part of Victoria's Big Housing Build program, delivering new social housing units in Mildura to provide secure, affordable accommodation for vulnerable community members and reduce housing waiting lists. Includes partnerships with MASP and CatholicCare Victoria to build modern, climate-appropriate homes.
Comprehensive multi-stage project to revitalise and transform Mildura's Central Business District. Key components include the Feast Street Upgrade with shared street design and dining arbour structures, Langtree Mall placemaking initiatives with grassed areas, lighting and misters, economic feasibility studies, connectivity improvements, and public realm…
Long-running advocacy and planning initiative to reinstate passenger rail services between Mildura and Melbourne, restoring a connection that ended in 1993. Mildura remains the largest Victorian regional centre without a passenger rail link.
The 30 million AUD Wentworth Health Service Redevelopment delivered a new purpose-built hospital featuring a 19-bed inpatient unit with Darling River views, an urgent care centre, and primary ambulatory care services. The facility was elevated above the flood levee and includes a palliative care suite, family rooms, and a gym.
A collaborative art installation by internationally renowned artist Bruce Munro featuring 12,500 illuminated firefly lights and 22 Gone Fishing sculptures on Lock Island. This transcendent experience merges art with the natural environment of the Murray River, creating a space for contemplation and reflection.
The Wentworth Shire Civic Centre project has commenced with the internal demolition phase bearing completion in readiness for the construction and fit out stage. The project is on track for occupation in July 2024 (Note: This information is from July 2025, so the project may be near completion or completed).
Architect-designed large format retail complex featuring four premium retail outlets totaling 3,115 sqm. Located adjacent to Aldi and diagonally opposite Mildura Central Shopping Centre in the busy Fifteenth Street precinct.
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Estimated completion year of the 32 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 5, 2026 11, 2027 3, 2028 4, 2029 5, 2030 3, 2031 0, 2032 0, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 0, 2036 1. 16 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 296 substantial development applications lodged in and around Wentworth - Buronga over the past 5 years, 229 in the last 12 months; 36 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2022 (part year) 12, 2023 15, 2024 19, 2025 26, 2026 (to Nov) 224.
Key application 13 Beverley Street, Wentworth Aged Care | $8.5m
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 296 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 229 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 7.4 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 77th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 50 | ABS building approvals | 59th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 88 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 36 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 include: River Heights Estate, Merbein (Construction); Whistlers Ridge Estate, Merbein (Construction); Hawthorn Ridge Development Plan (Planning); Mildura Riverfront Redevelopment - Stage 2 (Construction); and Riverside Ridge Mildura Subdivision (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, and Transport & Logistics, among others.
Infrastructure development activity impacting the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 currently ranks below national averages at the 25th percentile.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Wentworth - Buronga among the top 24% of areas assessed nationwide.
Dwelling approval activity in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 area has seen 171 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Wentworth - Buronga SA2's current population of 7,049 has been supported by 50 approvals on average over recent years.
The Wentworth - Buronga SA2 has seen 7.4 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 101 people in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2, compared to one for every 183 in Regional NSW.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Wentworth - Buronga SA2's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 50, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 has grown by approximately 445 people, while 248 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 1.8 people added for each new dwelling approval. This suggests a balanced relationship between population growth and housing supply.
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.
Wentworth - Buronga has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,049 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +8.3% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 60th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 22 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 20th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +1.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +1.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 6,511 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 538 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +1.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.9% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 322.46 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 was estimated to be approximately 7,049 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 6,904 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The wentworth - buronga sa2 has added approximately 538 people and shown a 8.26% increase from the 6,511 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 is estimated at 22 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.3% per annum.
Population growth in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 is driven by: Natural increase (41.6%), Interstate migration (31.2%), Overseas migration (27.2%). The primary driver is Natural increase, contributing 41.6% of overall population gains.
Wentworth - Buronga's median age exceeds the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 70th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 19.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 20.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 46.2% | 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 | 43 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 6.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 13.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 11.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 9.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 11.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 11.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 13.3% | 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 | 8.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 at 43 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 43 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 43 years as at August 2026, Wentworth - Buronga is equal to the Regional NSW 2021 Census average and 5 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 13.2% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 9.5% of the population.
No, the age distribution in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 is broadly in line with Regional NSW.
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 19.9% of the population in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 22.6% of the population in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 as at August 2026.
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $53,141 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 25th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $65,030 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,386 | 2021 Census, weekly | 27th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $708 | 2021 Census, weekly | 30th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 17.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,761 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 29.4% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 is approximately $56,531. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $53,141.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 is approximately $69,179. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $65,030.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 is approximately $56,531 compared to $59,289 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $53,141 and $55,733 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 is approximately $69,179 compared to $73,521 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $65,030 and $69,112 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Wentworth - Buronga SA2's households (~29.1% / 657 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 29.1% 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 Wentworth - Buronga SA2 is $1,386/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 is $1,761/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 is $708/wk.
The Wentworth - Buronga SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $53,141 and an average of $65,030 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. This is lower than average on a national basis, contrasting with Regional NSW's median income of $55,733 and average income of $69,112. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $56,531 (median) and $69,179 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 is $5,333 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The wentworth - buronga sa2's disposable income is $5,333 compared to $5,252 for Regional NSW, based on AreaSearch analysis.
The labour market performance in Wentworth - Buronga lags significantly behind most other regions nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 6.5% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 65.8% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 3,342 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 6,478 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 3,576 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 has approximately 3,342 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 6.5%. The unemployment rate is moderate, indicating some available workforce capacity. The area faces employment challenges compared to other regions nationally.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 stands at 6.5%, which is 2.4 percentage points above Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (13.5% of employment), agriculture, forestry & fishing (11.7%), and retail trade (9.6%). The relatively diverse employment base, with the top three sectors comprising 34.8% of jobs, provides economic resilience. Other significant employers include construction and education & training.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 has experienced a decline in employment, with total jobs decreasing while the labour force decreased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Regional NSW saw employment decreased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 is 65.8%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This healthy participation rate reflects good employment opportunities and workforce engagement. The local rate leading the Regional NSW average of 60.6%, indicating stronger workforce attachment in the local area.
The wentworth - buronga sa2 shows notable specialisation in agriculture, forestry & fishing, which employs 11.7% of the local workforce compared to 5.3% across Regional NSW. With a local vs regional employment ratio of 2.2, this represents a significant industry cluster that likely serves markets beyond the local area.
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The wentworth - buronga sa2's employment market shows weaker performance compared to most areas nationally. This suggests the need for targeted economic development initiatives. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 2.0% growth, ranking 18th out of 37 regions nationally.
Wentworth - Buronga 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 | 12.1% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 1.8% | 2021 Census | 13th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 15.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 29.3% | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 1.8% | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 11.0% | 2021 Census | 57th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 44.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 31.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 2.2% | 2021 Census | 15th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 12.3% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 9.6% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
15.7% of people aged 15 and over in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in Regional NSW.
44.0% of people aged 15 and over in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 39.1% in Regional NSW.
The wentworth - buronga sa2 ranks in the 16th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 are: Certificate (29.3%), Bachelor Degree (12.1%), Advanced Diploma (11.0%).
31.6% of the population in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 12.3% in primary school, 9.6% in secondary school, 2.2% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 is 836, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 5 schools within the Wentworth - Buronga SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 659 students.
The wentworth - buronga sa2 includes 4 primary schools, 1 secondary school.
Wentworth - Buronga features high concentrations of couples without children but relatively few group households, with a larger average household size than Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.5 people | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 24.9% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 29.5% | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 33.3% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 9.7% | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 1.6% | 2021 Census | 13th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 2,257 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 2,443 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 73.5% | 2021 Census | 58th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 2.0 per family | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 had 2,257 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 8.2% to an estimated 2,443 households today.
The average household size in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 is 2.5 people. This compares to 2.4 in Regional NSW and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 73.5% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (24.9%), group households (1.6%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 1,659 family households, couples with children account for 29.5% of all households, couples without children at home 33.3%, and single parent families 9.7%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Regional NSW, the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 shows distinct household patterns. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 have an average of 2.0 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 49.3% of the adult population are currently married, while 33.6% have never married. This compares to 45.6% married and 34.3% never married across Regional NSW.
Single-person households represent 24.9% of all households in the Wentworth - Buronga 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 1.6% of households, below the Regional NSW average of 3.3%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
Wentworth - Buronga is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 7.2% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 4.5% | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 95.5% | 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 85.6% | 2021 Census | 44th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 92.8% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 6.8% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
Wentworth - Buronga was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 85.6% of its population being citizens, 92.8% born in Australia, and 95.5% speaking English only at home.
The main religion in Wentworth - Buronga was found to be Christianity, which makes up 51.0% of people in Wentworth - Buronga. This compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Wentworth - Buronga are Australian, comprising 32.6% of the population, English, comprising 29.9% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 7.6% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal is notably overrepresented at 6.8% of Wentworth - Buronga (vs 4.6% across Regional NSW), Italian at 3.8% (vs 2.1%) and German at 4.0% (vs 3.1%).
7.2% of the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 13.0% across Regional NSW.
4.5% of the population in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 7.1% in Regional NSW.
6.8% of the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 4.6% in Regional NSW.
85.6% of the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 89.2% in Regional NSW.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Wentworth - Buronga 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 | 21.8% | 2021 Census | 32nd percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 41.0% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 92.1% | 2021 Census | 69th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,300 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 18th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 37.3% | 2021 Census | 58th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 4.4% | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $200 | 2021 Census, weekly | 6th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 14.4% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 7th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 21.6% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 27th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Wentworth - Buronga SA2, 41.0% of homes are owned outright, 37.3% are owned with a mortgage, and 21.8% are rented.
According to the latest data, 92.1% of dwellings in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 are houses.
In the Wentworth - Buronga SA2, 1.5% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 4.4% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 stands at 41.0%, compared to 39.6% in Regional NSW.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 is $1,300, compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 is $673, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Wentworth - Buronga SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 21.6% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 14.4% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 21.6% of income on repayments (vs 27.9% in Regional NSW), while renters spend 14.4% of income on rent (vs 23.0% in Regional NSW).
The dwelling mix in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 consists of 92.1% detached houses, 4.4% semi-detached dwellings, 1.5% apartments, and 2.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Wentworth - Buronga consumes approximately 11.2% of median household income ($6,001 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Wentworth - Buronga show attached dwellings contributing 4% of approvals compared to 8% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 96% of applications versus 92% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. The area shows minimal growth in housing density compared to other Australian locations.
Health performance in Wentworth - Buronga is well below the national average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 50.0% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 29th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 65.4% | 2021 Census | 29th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 6.0% | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 73.7% | 2021 Census | 32nd percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 1.9% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
Around 50.0% of people in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 52.2% in Regional NSW.
In the Wentworth - Buronga SA2, 6.0% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 6.8% of people in Regional NSW require similar assistance.
8.6% of people in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.4% of the population across Regional NSW is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 4.9% of the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 population, while in Regional NSW, 4.7% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
4.8% of people in the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 have heart disease. Across Regional NSW,4.4% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Wentworth - Buronga SA2, 50.0% 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 low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 32 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 32nd percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 41 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 36th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 274 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 18th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 171 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 22 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.7 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 10.9% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 41 public transport stops within the Wentworth - Buronga SA2.
The Wentworth - Buronga SA2 has 274 weekly trips across 22 routes, averaging 39 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 489 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest school is 1.4 km away and the nearest child care centre 1.5 km.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 41 stops nearby, 274 weekly trips, access rating 32 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 42 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Nearest school | 1.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest child care | 1.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 1.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 2.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest dentist | 3.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 4.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 4.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 6.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 11.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 11.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 12.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Wentworth - Buronga among the top 24% of areas assessed nationwide.
Wentworth - Buronga has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 25th percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Wentworth - Buronga's affordable property market has recorded 250 sales in the 12 months to September 2026, comprising 53% residential, 7% commercial and 40% vacant land transactions.
Wentworth - Buronga has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends.
Wentworth - Buronga's median age exceeds the national pattern.
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment.
The labour market performance in Wentworth - Buronga lags significantly behind most other regions nationally.
Wentworth - Buronga faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
Wentworth - Buronga features high concentrations of couples without children but relatively few group households, with a larger average household size than Regional NSW.
Wentworth - Buronga is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics.
Wentworth - Buronga is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Health performance in Wentworth - Buronga is well below the national average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts.
Transport servicing is low 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.
Wentworth - Buronga has an estimated 7,049 residents, up 8.3% since the 2021 Census, with 74 projects tracked in the area around Wentworth - Buronga.
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 Wentworth - Buronga.
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 Feb 2026. Housing 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 (109021178). 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 (Feb 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, households, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Wentworth - Buronga 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 Wentworth - Buronga 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.
