Wentworth Falls

An assessment of population growth drivers in Wentworth Falls reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Wentworth Falls' population, as per AreaSearch's analysis, was approximately 6,506 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 78 individuals, a 1.2% rise from the 2021 Census count of 6,428 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,438 in June 2024 and the addition of 29 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 309 persons per square kilometer, indicating significant space per person and potential for further development. Over the past decade, Wentworth Falls exhibited resilient growth patterns with an average annual growth rate of 0.4%, outperforming its SA3 region. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth during recent periods.

AreaSearch employs 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 used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Projections indicate a decline in overall population over this period, with the area's population expected to decrease by 67 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are anticipated to grow, notably the 75 to 84 age group, projected to increase by 313 people.

The level of residential development activity in Wentworth Falls is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Wentworth Falls averaged approximately nine new dwelling approvals per year from financial years FY21 to FY25, with a total of 49 homes approved during this period. In the current financial year FY26, seven dwellings have been approved so far. The average number of people moving to the area for each dwelling built over these five financial years was 0.4 per year.

This indicates that new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average expected construction cost value of new properties was $346,000. In comparison to Greater Sydney, Wentworth Falls shows around 75% of the construction activity per person, placing it among the 20th percentile nationally in terms of buyer choices, suggesting more limited options for buyers and supporting demand for existing properties. This level is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

New building activity consisted of 86.0% detached houses and 14.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated count of people in the area per dwelling approval was 1070, indicating a quiet, low activity development environment. Population projections show stability or decline, suggesting reduced housing demand pressures and benefiting potential buyers in Wentworth Falls.

Wentworth Falls has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

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AreaSearch assessment positions Wentworth Falls ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Wentworth Falls has a highly educated workforce with an unemployment rate of 2.3% as of September 2025. There are 2,995 residents employed, which is 1.8% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Wentworth Falls lags behind Greater Sydney at 55.6%, compared to 70.0%.

According to Census responses, 45.7% of residents work from home. The leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. Education & training has a particularly high share of employment at 1.7 times the regional level, while finance & insurance employs only 2.4%, below Greater Sydney's 7.3%. Over the year to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.9% and employment declined by 3.5%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate of 0.4 percentage points.

Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wentworth Falls' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023, Wentworth Falls SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $50,462. The average income stood at $77,021. This was above the national average and compared to levels of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year ending June 2023, current estimates would be approximately $54,933 for median income and $83,845 for average income as of September 2025. Census data from 2021 shows household, family, and personal incomes all rank modestly in Wentworth Falls, between the 37th and 37th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that the largest segment comprises 28.9% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (1,880 residents), reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 30.9% similarly occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.2% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 38th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Wentworth Falls' dwelling structures, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 95.7% houses and 4.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is in contrast to Sydney metro's structure of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wentworth Falls stood at 47.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.5% and rented ones at 17.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,080, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Wentworth Falls was $430, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Wentworth Falls' mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national average of $375.

Wentworth Falls has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 68.8% of all households, including 25.8% couples with children, 33.2% couples without children, and 8.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 31.2%, with lone person households at 28.2% and group households comprising 3.0%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Educational achievement in Wentworth Falls places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Educational attainment in Wentworth Falls is notably high, with 39.9% of residents aged 15 years and over holding university qualifications. This figure exceeds the SA4 region average of 23.9% and the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 23.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.3%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 32.7% of residents aged 15 years and over holding such qualifications.

Advanced diplomas account for 12.8% while certificates make up 19.9%. Educational participation is high in the area, with 27.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (9.2%), secondary education (7.8%), and tertiary education (4.9%).

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

Wentworth Falls has 84 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 29 individual routes, collectively providing 1,257 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 295 meters, indicating good transport accessibility. As a predominantly residential area, most commutes are outward-bound, with cars being the dominant mode of transport at 91%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 45.7% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 179 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 14 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Wentworth Falls faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high among both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 57% of the total population, which consists of around 3,708 people. This compares to a rate of 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 10.9 and 8.9% of residents respectively. Conversely, 61.9% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents show an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 32.0% of residents aged 65 and over, totalling 2,081 people, which is higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. National rankings for this age group are even higher than the general population.

Wentworth Falls ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Wentworth Falls, as per the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census 2016 data, exhibited below-average cultural diversity. The majority of its population was born in Australia (78.7%), were citizens (90.0%), and spoke English only at home (92.8%). Christianity dominated religious affiliations, with 43.3% of the population identifying as Christian.

Notably, Judaism was overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 0.2% versus 0.8%. In terms of ancestry, English (30.7%) and Australian (23.6%) were substantially higher than regional averages of 19.0% and 17.8%, respectively. Irish ancestry also exceeded the regional average at 11.8%. Other ethnic groups with notable divergences included Scottish (9.7% vs regional 4.8%), French (0.9% vs 0.5%), and Russian (0.5% vs 0.4%).

Wentworth Falls ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Wentworth Falls's median age is 50 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's 37 years and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wentworth Falls has a higher proportion of residents aged 65-74 (16.2%), but fewer residents aged 25-34 (5.4%). This 65-74 age group concentration is well above the national figure of 9.5%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has grown from 8.8% to 12.2%, while the 15 to 24 age group increased from 8.4% to 10.0%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has declined from 7.3% to 5.4%, and the 5 to 14 age group has dropped from 11.8% to 10.5%. By 2041, Wentworth Falls is expected to see significant shifts in its age composition. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 104% (242 people), reaching 475 from 232. This demographic aging trend continues as residents aged 65 and older represent all of the anticipated growth. Conversely, both the 65-74 and the 0-4 age groups are expected to decrease in number.