Wentworth - Buronga

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Wentworth - Buronga's population is around 7,157 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 646 people (9.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,511 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,775 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 135 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 22 persons per square kilometer, providing ample space per person. Wentworth - Buronga's 9.9% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (5.9%) and the Rest of NSW, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 61.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including natural growth and overseas migration, were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilizes the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Regarding demographic trends, lower quartile growth of Australia's regional areas is anticipated, with the area expected to increase by 218 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a decline of 2.3% in total over the 17 years.

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

Wentworth - Buronga has averaged around 41 new dwelling approvals per year, totalling 208 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 28 approvals have been recorded. With an average of 2 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the market shows a good balance between supply and demand, supporting stable conditions, while new homes are being built at an average value of $341,000. Additionally, $12.5 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, suggesting balanced commercial development activity.

Relative 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.

With the 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 25thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 33 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Whistlers Ridge Estate, Merbein, River Heights Estate, Merbein, Lake Hawthorn Foreshore Development, and Mildura Riverfront Redevelopment - Stage 2, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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The labour market performance in Wentworth - Buronga lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Wentworth - Buronga has a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with diverse sector representation and an unemployment rate of 5.3%. As of December 2025, 3,499 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 1.4% above Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (68.0% compared to Regional NSW's 61.3%). Based on Census responses, a low 10.9% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and retail trade. The area has a particular employment specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share 2.2 times the regional level. In contrast, health care & social assistance employs just 13.5% of local workers, below Regional NSW's 16.9%. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw the labour force decrease by 1.9% combined with employment decreasing by 2.8%, resulting in the unemployment rate rising by 0.8 percentage points. This compares to Regional NSW, where employment fell by 1.2%, the labour force contracted by 0.8%, and unemployment rose 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Wentworth - Buronga. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Wentworth - Buronga's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.4% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Wentworth - Buronga SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $49,209 with the average level standing at $58,280. This is lower than average on a national basis and compares to levels of $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $53,569 (median) and $63,444 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Wentworth - Buronga, between the 27th and 30th percentiles. The data shows the largest segment comprises 29.1% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (2,082 residents), reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 29.9% similarly occupy this range. Housing costs are manageable with 88.8% retained, though disposable income sits below average at the 34th percentile.

Wentworth - Buronga is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure within Wentworth - Buronga, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 92.1% houses and 7.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Wentworth - Buronga was in line with that of Regional NSW, at 41.0%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (37.3%) or rented (21.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Regional NSW average at $1,300, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $200, compared to Regional NSW's $1,733 and $330. Nationally, Wentworth - Buronga's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 73.5% of all households, comprising 29.5% couples with children, 33.3% couples without children, and 9.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 26.5%, with lone person households at 24.9% and group households comprising 1.6% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 people is larger than the Regional 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 faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (15.7%) substantially below the NSW average of 32.2%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 12.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 40.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (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.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 41 active transport stops operating within Wentworth - Buronga, comprising a mix of train and buses. These stops are serviced by 21 individual routes, collectively providing 261 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 489 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 93%, with 5% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A relatively low 10.9% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 37 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 6 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

Health data reveals substantial challenges facing Wentworth - Buronga, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is notable across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~3,449 people). This compares to 51.9% across Regional NSW, while the national average is 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 8.8% and 8.6% of residents, respectively, while 65.4% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents show an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 21.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,570 people), which is lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

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 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 is Christianity, which makes up 51.0% of the population. 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% regionally), Italian at 3.8% (vs 2.1%) and German at 4.0% (vs 3.1%).

Wentworth - Buronga's median age exceeds the national pattern

With a median age of 43, Wentworth - Buronga is equal to the Regional NSW figure of 43 and well above the 38-year national average. The age profile shows 5 - 14 year-olds are particularly prominent (13.4%), while the 85+ group is comparatively smaller (1.9%) than in Regional NSW. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 6.4% to 8.4% of the population. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has declined from 12.7% to 11.7%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Wentworth - Buronga's age structure. Leading the demographic shift, the 85+ group will grow by 62% (85 people), reaching 223 from 137. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 71% 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.