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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Wentworth Falls' population is around 6,509 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 81 people (1.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,428 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,503 from the ABS as of June 2025 and an additional 33 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 309 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Wentworth Falls has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a 0.5% compound annual growth rate, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 62.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 is utilising 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. According to this methodology, over this period, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the area's population expected to shrink by 86 persons by 2041. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 75 to 84 age group, which is projected to grow by 262 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 9 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, with a total of 49 homes approved between FY21 and FY25, and an additional 9 approved in FY26. Over these five years, an average of 0.4 people moved to the area for each dwelling built. This indicates that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average construction value of new properties was $346,000. In FY26, $180,000 in commercial development approvals were recorded, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wentworth Falls shows approximately 75% of the construction activity per person. Nationally, it ranks among the 20th percentile of areas assessed for construction activity, indicating more limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing properties.

This level reflects the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity in Wentworth Falls consists of 86.0% detached houses and 14.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving its low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated count of 1070 people per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. Population projections indicate stability or decline in the area, which should reduce housing demand pressures and benefit potential buyers.

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 an educated workforce with 2.5% unemployment as of December 2025. It employs 2,956 residents with a 1.6% lower unemployment rate than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation is at 54.5%, significantly below Greater Sydney's 68.8%.

Census data shows 45.7% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key employment sectors are health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. Education & training has a high share at 1.7 times the regional level, while finance & insurance is low at 2.4% compared to Greater Sydney's 7.3%. The area offers limited local jobs, with working population lower than resident population.

Between December 2024 and 2025, labour force levels decreased by 4.7%, employment declined by 4.3%, reducing unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. Meanwhile, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with marginal unemployment rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's May-25 forecasts project national employment growth at 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, though this is a simplified 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 2023, Wentworth Falls SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $50,462. The average income stood at $77,021. This is higher than national averages and compares to levels of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $55,670 (median) and $84,970 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Wentworth Falls, between the 37th and 37th percentiles. Income brackets indicate the largest segment comprises 28.9% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,881 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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.7% houses and 4.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 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, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Wentworth Falls was $430, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Wentworth Falls' mortgage repayments were higher at $2,080 than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure 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 make up 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, 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 higher than broader benchmarks. As of 2021, 39.9% of residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications, compared to 23.9% in the SA4 region and 30.4% nationally. 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+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 12.8% and certificates for 19.9%.

Educational participation is high in the area, with 27.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of 2021. This includes 9.2% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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 facilitating 1,257 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 295 meters to the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward using cars as the dominant mode 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 reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 179 trips per day, translating 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 younger and older age cohorts.

Private health cover is very high at approximately 57%, compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney, with around 3,710 people having coverage. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (10.9%) and mental health issues (8.9%). However, 61.9% of residents report being 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 a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 31.3%, with around 2,038 people in this age group, compared to 15.5% in Greater Sydney. National rankings for health indicators are also high among 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 Data from June 2016, showed low cultural diversity with 78.7% of its population born in Australia and 90.0% being citizens. English was spoken at home by 92.8%. Christianity was the dominant religion at 43.3%.

Judaism, however, was overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 0.8%. In terms of ancestry, Wentworth Falls had high representations of English (30.7%), Australian (23.6%), and Irish (11.8%) origins, all significantly higher than regional averages. Notably, Scottish (9.7% vs 4.8%), French (0.9% vs 0.5%), and Russian (0.5% vs 0.4%) ancestries were also overrepresented.

Wentworth Falls ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Wentworth Falls's median age is 50 years, 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 (15.8%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (5.5%). This concentration of 65-74 year-olds is well above the national average of 9.4%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of Wentworth Falls' population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 8.8% to 12.1%, while the 15 to 24 age group increased from 8.4% to 10.4%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has decreased from 7.3% to 5.5%, and the 0 to 4 age group dropped from 4.9% to 3.7%. By 2041, Wentworth Falls is projected to experience significant changes in its age composition. Notably, the 85+ age group is expected to grow by 106%, reaching 457 people from 221. This demographic shift will be led by residents aged 65 and older, who will represent all anticipated growth. Conversely, both the 65-74 and 0-4 age groups are projected to decrease in number.