Wentworth - Buronga
Statistical Area - sa2

Wentworth - Buronga has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Wentworth-Buronga's population, as per AreaSearch's analysis, is approximately 7,012 as of August 2025. This figure represents a growth of 501 individuals (7.7%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 6,511. The increase is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 6,775 in June 2024 and an additional 121 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a population density ratio of 21 persons per square kilometer. Wentworth-Buronga's growth rate exceeded the SA3 area (4.8%) and non-metro areas between 2021 and August 2025, indicating it as a regional growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 61% to overall population gains during this period, although natural growth and overseas migration also played positive roles.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are applied. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are used for all areas between 2032 and 2041. By 2041, the area is expected to increase by 218 persons based on current trends, reflecting an overall decline of 0.3% over the 17-year period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Wentworth - Buronga when compared nationally

Wentworth-Buronga averaged approximately 41 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 208 homes. As of FY-26, there have been 10 approvals recorded. Over these five years (FY-21 to FY-25), an average of two people moved to the area for each dwelling built, indicating a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions. The average expected construction cost value of new homes was $631,000, which is moderately above regional levels, suggesting an emphasis on quality construction.

In FY-26, there have been $12.5 million in commercial approvals, reflecting steady commercial investment activity. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Wentworth-Buronga has 50.0% more construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice. Recent construction comprises 96.0% detached houses and 4.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. With approximately 213 people moving to the area for each dwelling approval, Wentworth-Buronga demonstrates a developing market.

Given the expected stable or declining population, pressure on housing in Wentworth-Buronga is likely to remain reduced, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

Wentworth - Buronga has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 31stth percentile nationally

AreaSearch has identified 34 projects that could impact the area significantly. These include Whistlers Ridge Estate, Merbein, River Heights Estate, Merbein, Victorian Murray Floodplain Restoration Project, and Lake Hawthorn Foreshore Development. The following details projects deemed most relevant.

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Wentworth - Buronga shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Wentworth-Buronga has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs, diverse sector representation, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. In the past year, estimated employment growth was 4.5%.

As of June 2025, 3,608 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.5% higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation is similar to Rest of NSW at 56.4%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and retail trade. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has a strong presence with an employment share 2.2 times the regional level.

Health care & social assistance has limited presence at 13.5% compared to 16.9% regionally. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. Over the past year, employment increased by 4.5%, labour force also rose by 4.5%, leaving unemployment broadly unchanged. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment fall by 0.1% and unemployment rise by 0.4%. State-level data to Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41% with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, compared to the national rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local growth rates may differ significantly between sectors. Applying these projections to Wentworth-Buronga's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.8% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2022, Wentworth - Buronga had a median income among taxpayers of $46,033 with the average level standing at $56,395. This is lower than national averages which were $49,459 and $62,998 respectively across Rest of NSW for the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% from June 2022 to March 2025, current estimates would be approximately $50,912 (median) and $62,373 (average). From the Australian Census conducted in August 2021, household, family and personal incomes in Wentworth - Buronga ranked modestly between the 28th and 30th percentiles. The earnings profile showed that the largest segment comprised 29.1% of residents earning $1,500 to $2,999 weekly. This pattern was similar to surrounding regions where 29.9% occupied this earnings range. Housing costs were manageable with 88.8% retained by residents, however disposable income sat below average at the 34th percentile.

Wentworth - Buronga is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Wentworth-Buronga, as per the latest Census, comprised 92.1% houses and 7.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 92.7% houses and 7.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wentworth-Buronga was 41.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.3% and rented ones at 21.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,179. The median weekly rent figure stood at $200, matching the Non-Metro NSW figure but lower than the national average of $375. Nationally, Wentworth-Buronga's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863.

Wentworth - Buronga has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 73.5% of all households, including 29.5% couples with children, 33.3% couples without children, and 9.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 26.5%, with lone person households at 24.9% and group households making up 1.6%. The median household size is 2.5 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

Wentworth - Buronga faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate of 15.7% falls significantly below the NSW average of 32.2%. This discrepancy presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives in the region. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 12.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 40.3% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 11.0% while certificates make up 29.3%.

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.3% in primary education, 9.6% in secondary education, and 2.2% pursuing tertiary education. Wentworth-Buronga's five schools have a combined enrollment of 659 students as of the latest data available. The area demonstrates varied educational conditions across Wentworth-Buronga, with education provision balanced by four primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups.

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

The analysis shows that there are currently 17 operational public transport stops in Wentworth - Buronga. These stops serve a variety of bus routes, totaling 11 different ones. The combined weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes amount to 122.

Transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents on average being situated 734 meters away from the nearest stop. On average, there are 17 daily trips across all routes, which equates to roughly 7 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Wentworth - Buronga is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Wentworth-Buronga faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 48% of its total population (~3,365 people) has private health cover, which is lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 8.8 and 8.6% of residents respectively. A total of 65.4% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 65.8% across Rest of NSW. The area has 21.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,530 people), which is lower than the 22.9% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

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 had a cultural diversity score below the average, with 85.6% of its population being Australian citizens, 92.8% born in Australia, and 95.5% speaking English exclusively at home. Christianity was found to be the predominant religion in Wentworth-Buronga, comprising 51.0% of the population, compared to 57.0% across the Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (32.6%), English (29.9%), and Scottish (7.6%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal representation was higher than average at 6.8%, while German was 4.0% and Italian was 3.8%.

Wentworth - Buronga hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Wentworth-Buronga has a median age of 43, matching Rest of NSW and exceeding the national average of 38. The age distribution shows that those aged 5-14 are notably prominent at 13.3%, while the 85+ group is smaller at 1.8% compared to Rest of NSW. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 6.4% to 8.3%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has decreased from 12.7% to 11.7%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Wentworth-Buronga's age structure. The 85+ group is projected to grow by 74%, reaching 223 people from 128. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 60% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.