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 is approximately 7,030 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 519 people, an 8.0% rise since the 2021 Census which reported 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 of 21 persons per square kilometer. Wentworth - Buronga's growth rate exceeded that of its SA3 area (5.0%) and the non-metro area, making it a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 61.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, based on the latest population numbers, Wentworth - Buronga is anticipated to increase by 218 persons, reflecting a decline of 0.5% in total 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 FY26, 16 approvals have been recorded. Each year, about two people moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, indicating a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions. The average construction cost value of new homes was $341,000.

This financial year has seen $12.5 million in commercial development approvals, suggesting balanced commercial activity compared to the rest of NSW, where Wentworth-Buronga has 50% more construction activity per person. Recent construction comprises 96% detached houses and 4% medium to high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character. With around 213 people per dwelling approval, Wentworth-Buronga shows a developing market with expected stable or declining population, potentially reducing pressure on housing and creating opportunities for buyers.

With population expected to remain stable or decline, Wentworth - Buronga should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

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

A total of 33 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance. Among these key projects are Whistlers Ridge Estate, Merbein, River Heights Estate, Merbein, Lake Hawthorn Foreshore Development, and Big Housing Build - Social Housing Projects. The following list details those considered most relevant.

Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.

Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.

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

Wentworth-Buronga has an employment mix that includes both white and blue collar jobs across various sectors. The unemployment rate was 5.1% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 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's 56.4%. Dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and retail trade. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has a strong presence with an employment share of 2.2 times the regional level.

Health care & social assistance has limited presence at 13.5% compared to the regional level of 16.9%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data. Between May 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 4.5%, while labour force also increased by 4.5%, keeping unemployment broadly flat. In comparison, Rest of NSW saw a fall in employment by 0.1% during the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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 these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released in financial year 2022, Wentworth - Buronga had a median income among taxpayers of $46,033 with the average level at $56,395. This was lower than national averages of $49,459 and $62,998 for Rest of NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated median income as of September 2025 would be approximately $51,838 while average income is estimated at $63,506. From the Census conducted in 2021, household incomes ranked modestly at the 28th percentile, family incomes at the 30th percentile, and personal incomes at the 29th percentile in Wentworth - Buronga. The earnings profile showed that 29.1% of residents earned between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, reflecting patterns seen in surrounding regions where 29.9% occupied this range. Housing costs were manageable with 88.8% retained, but disposable income was 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.1% houses and 7.9% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had 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, above Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,179. Median weekly rent in Wentworth-Buronga was $200, matching Non-Metro NSW's figure. Nationally, Wentworth-Buronga's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,300 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially lower at $200 versus the national average of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 comprise 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

Wentworth-Buronga faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 15.7%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 40.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (29.3%).

Educational participation is high at 31.6%, including primary education (12.3%), secondary education (9.6%), and tertiary education (2.2%). Wentworth-Buronga's five schools have a combined enrollment of 659 students, serving distinct age groups with four primary schools and one secondary school.

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

Transport analysis shows 17 active transport stops operating within Wentworth-Buronga. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totaling 11 individual routes. Collectively, these routes provide 122 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically located 734 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 17 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 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. The rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~3,374 people), compared to 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, slightly lower than the 65.8% across Rest of NSW. The area has 21.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,534 people), which is lower than the 22.9% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but perform 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 citizens, 92.8% born in Australia, and 95.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Wentworth-Buronga, accounting for 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% in Wentworth-Buronga versus the regional average of 5.9%. German (4.0%) and Italian (3.8%) groups also had higher representations compared to their respective regional averages of 3.4% and 4.6%.

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

Wentworth-Buronga has a median age of 43, which is equal to that of Rest of NSW and higher than the national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 5-14 years 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 percentage of those aged 65 to 74 has decreased from 12.7% to 11.7%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Wentworth-Buronga's age structure. The number of people aged 85 and above is expected to grow by 73%, reaching 223 from 128. Notably, the combined population growth for those aged 65 and above will account for 61% of the total population increase, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Conversely, the populations of those aged 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 are projected to decrease.