Wentworth Falls
Statistical Area - sa2

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 is approximately 6,456 as of August 2025. This figure shows an increase of 28 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 6,428. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,440 in June 2024 and an additional 26 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 306 persons per square kilometer, offering significant space per person. Over the past decade, Wentworth Falls has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 0.4%, outperforming its SA3 area. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a 2021 base year are used. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Projections indicate an overall population decline of 67 persons by 2041, but growth in specific age cohorts is expected, notably the 75-84 age group projected to grow by 313 people.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Wentworth Falls, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Wentworth Falls has averaged approximately nine new dwelling approvals per year. Development approval data is sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a financial year basis, with 49 homes approved over the past five financial years (between FY21 and FY25), and two so far in FY26. On average, 0.4 people have moved to the area annually for each dwelling built during these five financial years. This suggests that supply is meeting or exceeding demand, offering greater buyer choice while supporting potential population growth above projections.

The average construction cost of new properties is $320,000, which is below regional norms, reflecting more affordable housing options for purchasers. In FY26, commercial approvals totalling $180,000 have been registered, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wentworth Falls has around three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 20th percentile of areas assessed nationally. This suggests somewhat limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established properties.

The area's new development consists of 86.0% detached dwellings and 14.0% attached dwellings, preserving its low-density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. With an estimated population of 1070 people per dwelling approval, Wentworth Falls maintains a quiet, low activity development environment. Given the expected stable or declining population, there should be reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

Wentworth Falls has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

No factors influence an area's performance more than changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified zero projects that could impact the area. Key projects include Regional NSW Road Network Safety Improvements, Paling Yards Wind Farm, Corridor Preservation For East Coast High Speed Rail, and NSW Heavy Vehicle Rest Stops Program (TfNSW). Below is a list detailing those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Wentworth Falls maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Wentworth Falls has a highly educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 2.7%.

In Wentworth Falls, 3,026 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.5% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Wentworth Falls lags behind Greater Sydney at 50.4% compared to 60.0%. Leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. Education & training is particularly specialized with an employment share of 1.7 times the regional level, while finance & insurance employs just 2.4% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 7.3%.

The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the Census working population versus resident population count. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Wentworth Falls' labour force decreased by 2.3%, alongside a 2.5% employment decline, causing unemployment to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6%. As of Sep-25, NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%, favourably comparing to the national unemployment rate of 4.5% and lagging behind national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that over five years, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6%, and over ten years by 13.7%. Applying these projections to Wentworth Falls' employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Wentworth Falls had a median taxpayer income of $46,418 and an average income of $67,583. These figures are higher than the national averages of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively in Greater Sydney. By March 2025, adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.6%, estimated incomes would be approximately $51,338 (median) and $74,747 (average). Census 2021 data indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Wentworth Falls rank modestly, between the 37th and 37th percentiles. The largest income bracket comprises 28.9% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (1,865 residents), similar to the broader area where 30.9% fall into this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.2% of income remaining, 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' dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 95.7% houses and 4.2% other types such as semi-detached, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Sydney metropolitan areas which had 92.3% houses and 7.7% 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, above Sydney metro's average of $2,033. Median weekly rent in Wentworth Falls was $430, higher than Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Wentworth Falls' mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents 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 constitute the remaining 31.2%, with lone person households at 28.2% and group households making up 3.0%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.4.

Wentworth Falls shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

In Wentworth Falls, residents aged 15 years or above have a notable educational advantage. Specifically, 39.9% hold university qualifications compared to the Australian average of 30.4% and the SA4 region's average of 23.9%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 23.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.3%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 32.7% of residents 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% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.2% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education. Wentworth Falls has three schools combined enrolling a total of 1,013 students. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1093. Educational facilities include one primary school and two K-12 schools.

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

Wentworth Falls has 69 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 26 individual routes that facilitate 1,046 weekly passenger trips in total. The accessibility of transport is rated as good with residents located an average of 295 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 149 trips per day, equating to approximately 15 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Wentworth Falls faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent among both younger and older age groups.

Approximately 53% of its total population (around 3,447 people) has private health cover. The most frequent medical issues are arthritis, affecting 10.9% of residents, and mental health problems, impacting 8.9%. However, 61.9% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 64.1% in Greater Sydney. Wentworth Falls has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 31.1% (2,005 people), than Greater Sydney's 24.3%.

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 had a cultural diversity score below average, with 78.7% of its population born in Australia and 90.0% being citizens. English was the language spoken at home by 92.8% of residents. Christianity was the predominant religion, practised by 43.3%.

Judaism, while small at 0.2%, was slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney's 0.2%. The top three ancestral groups were English (30.7%), Australian (23.6%), and Irish (11.8%). Scottish ancestry was notably higher than regional averages, at 9.7% versus 9.0%. French and Russian ancestries also showed slight overrepresentation at 0.9% versus 0.6%, and 0.5% versus 0.4% respectively.

Wentworth Falls ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Wentworth Falls has a median age of 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 percentage of residents aged 65-74 (16.3%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (5.7%). This concentration of 65-74 year-olds is well above the national average of 9.4%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the percentage of residents aged 75 to 84 has grown from 8.8% to 11.4%, while the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 8.4% to 9.6%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has declined from 7.3% to 5.7%. By 2041, Wentworth Falls is expected to see notable changes in its age composition. Leading this demographic shift, the 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 35%, reaching 995 people from 735. This growth will be driven entirely by residents aged 65 and older. Conversely, both the 65-74 and 55-64 age groups are expected to decrease in number.