Wentworth - Buronga

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 is approximately 7,030 as of November 2025. This figure indicates a growth of 519 people, an increase of 8.0% since the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 6,511. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,775 in June 2024 and an additional 128 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 21 persons per square kilometer. Wentworth-Buronga's growth rate exceeded that of its SA3 area (5.0%) and the non-metro area, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 61.0% to overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where ABS data is not available, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. According to demographic trends, regional areas' lower quartile growth is anticipated, with Wentworth-Buronga expected to increase by 218 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total decline of 0.5% over the 17 years.

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, 16 approvals have been recorded. On average, 2 people moved to the area per dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions. New homes are being constructed at an average value of $631,000, which is moderately above regional levels, suggesting an emphasis on quality construction.

In this financial year, there have been $12.5 million in commercial approvals, showing steady 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 around 213 people per dwelling approval, Wentworth - Buronga shows a developing market.

Given the expected stable or declining population, there should be reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers in the future.

Wentworth - Buronga has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Thirty-three projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include Whistlers Ridge Estate in Merbein, River Heights Estate also in Merbein, Lake Hawthorn Foreshore Development, and Mildura Riverfront Redevelopment - Stage 2. The following list details those likely to be 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 both white and blue collar jobs, diverse sector representation, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. In the past year, there was an estimated employment growth of 4.5%.

As of June 2025, 3608 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 particularly strong presence with an employment share 2.2 times the regional level.

Health care & social assistance has limited presence with 13.5% employment compared to 16.9% regionally. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. In the 12-month period, employment increased by 4.5% alongside labour force increasing by 4.5%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. This contrasts with Rest of NSW where employment fell by 0.1%, labour force expanded by 0.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data to Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National unemployment rate is 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Wentworth-Buronga's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.4% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Wentworth - Buronga SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $46,033 and an average level of $56,395. This is lower than national averages, which stood at $49,459 and $62,998 for Rest of NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $51,838 (median) and $63,506 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census places household, family, and personal incomes in Wentworth - Buronga between the 27th and 30th percentiles. The earnings profile indicates that 29.1% of residents earn $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, reflecting patterns seen in the surrounding region where 29.9% similarly occupy this range. Housing costs are manageable with 88.8% retained, but disposable income sits below average at the 34th percentile.

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

Wentworth-Buronga's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 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 at 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. Weekly rent in Wentworth-Buronga was $200, matching the Non-Metro NSW figure but significantly lower than the national average of $375. Nationally, mortgage repayments were $1,863 on average.

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 comprising 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 is 15.7%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 12.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prevalent among residents aged 15 and above, with 40.3% holding such qualifications.

Advanced diplomas account for 11.0% while certificates make up 29.3%. Educational participation is 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.

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

The analysis found 17 active transport stops in Wentworth-Buronga, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 11 different routes that together offer 122 weekly passenger trips. Residents have limited access to public transport, with an average distance of 734 meters to the nearest stop.

On average, there are 17 trips per day across all routes, which equates to about 7 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Wentworth - Buronga is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Wentworth-Buronga faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Only approximately 48% of the total population (~3,374 people) have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 8.8% of residents) and asthma (8.6%). Notably, 65.4% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly higher than the Rest of NSW's 65.8%. As of 2021, about 21.8% of Wentworth-Buronga's population is aged 65 and over (1,534 people), lower than the Rest of NSW's 22.9%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors present challenges, performing 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 average, with 85.6% of its population being Australian citizens, 92.8% born in Australia, and 95.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 51.0%, compared to 57.0% across 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 at 6.8% compared to the regional average of 5.9%. Italian representation was lower at 3.8%, versus 4.6% regionally, and German representation was slightly higher at 4.0%, compared to 3.4%.

Wentworth - Buronga's median age exceeds the national pattern

Wentworth-Buronga has a median age of 43, matching Rest of NSW's figure and exceeding Australia's national average of 38. The age distribution shows that those aged 5-14 make up 13.3% of the population, while those aged 85 and above constitute only 1.8%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of people aged 75 to 84 has increased from 6.4% to 8.3%, while the 65 to 74 age group has decreased from 12.7% to 11.7%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Wentworth-Buronga's age structure. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 73%, reaching 223 people from the current 128. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will contribute to 61% of total population growth. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age cohorts are projected to decline in population.