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 of November 2025, is approximately 6461. This figure represents an increase of 33 people, a 0.5% rise from the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 6428. The change is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 6438 as of June 2024 and an additional 29 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 307 persons per square kilometer, indicating significant space per person and potential for further development. Over the past decade, Wentworth Falls has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 0.4%, outperforming its SA3 area. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth in 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, the population is projected to decrease by 67 persons according to this methodology. However, specific age cohorts like the 75 to 84 age group are expected to grow, with a projected increase of 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 9 new dwelling approvals per year over the past six financial years. Between FY-21 and FY-25, 49 homes were approved, with a further 7 approved in FY-26 to date. Over these five years, an average of 0.4 people moved to the area for each dwelling built.

This suggests that new supply has kept pace with or exceeded 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 FY-26, commercial development approvals totaled $180,000, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Comparatively, Wentworth Falls shows around 75% of the construction activity per person when compared to Greater Sydney.

Nationally, it ranks in the 20th percentile of areas assessed for construction activity, suggesting more limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing properties. This level is below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity in Wentworth Falls consists mainly of detached houses (86.0%) and townhouses or apartments (14.0%), preserving its low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With an estimated 1070 people per dwelling approval, it maintains a quiet, low activity development environment. Population projections indicate stability or decline, which should reduce housing demand pressures in the area, benefiting potential buyers.

Wentworth Falls has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

No infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact the area. Key projects include Regional NSW Road Network Safety Improvements, Paling Yards Wind Farm, Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy, and Sydney Metro.

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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 essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate in September 2025 was 2.3%.

There were 2,995 residents employed at that time, with an unemployment rate of 1.8% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation lagged significantly at 50.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries among residents included health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. The area had a particular employment specialization in education & training, with an employment share of 1.7 times the regional level.

In contrast, finance & insurance employed just 2.4% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 7.3%. Over the 12 months to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.9%, alongside a 3.5% employment decline, resulting in a fall in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1%, labour force growth of 2.4%, with unemployment rising 0.2 percentage points. As of 25-Nov, NSW employment had contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 14.2% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wentworth Falls's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, assuming no change in 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 financial year 2022, Wentworth Falls SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $46,418 and an average income of $67,583. These figures are above the national averages of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively for Greater Sydney. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $52,271 (median) and $76,105 (average) as of September 2025. Census data from 2021 shows that incomes in Wentworth Falls rank modestly, with household, family, and personal incomes all between the 37th and 37th percentiles. The largest income bracket comprises 28.9% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (1,867 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 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

In Wentworth Falls, as per the latest Census evaluation, 95.7% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 4.2% being semi-detached, apartments or other types. This differs from Sydney metro's figures of 92.3% houses and 7.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wentworth Falls stood at 47.8%, compared to mortgaged properties at 34.5% and rented ones at 17.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,080, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,033. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent in Wentworth Falls was $430, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Wentworth Falls' mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $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% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.4.

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. Specifically, 39.9% of residents aged 15 years or older hold university qualifications, compared to the SA4 region's 23.9% and Australia's 30.4%. This educational advantage is evident across various levels: Bachelor degrees lead at 23.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 12.0% and graduate diplomas at 4.3%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 32.7% of residents aged 15 years or older holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (19.9%).

Educational participation is notably high in Wentworth Falls, 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 69 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 26 different routes that together facilitate 1,046 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 295 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency stands at 149 daily trips across all routes, translating to roughly 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 (~3,450 people) have private health cover. The most frequent medical issues are arthritis (10.9%) and mental health problems (8.9%), while 61.9% report having no medical ailments, compared to 64.1% in Greater Sydney. The area has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over (31.1%, or 2,007 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, as per the census data from June 2016, showed lower cultural diversity with 78.7% of its population born in Australia and 90.0% being citizens. English was spoken exclusively at home by 92.8% of residents. Christianity was the dominant religion, practiced by 43.3% of Wentworth Falls' population.

While Judaism's representation was similar to Greater Sydney's average (0.2%), there was notable overrepresentation in certain ethnic groups: Scottish at 9.7%, French at 0.9%, and Russian at 0.5%. The top three ancestry groups were English (30.7%), Australian (23.6%), and Irish (11.8%).

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 proportion of residents aged 65-74 (16.3%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (5.7%). This 65-74 age group concentration is well above the national figure of 9.4%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of Wentworth Falls' population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 8.8% to 11.4%, while the 15 to 24 age group 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 experience notable changes in its age composition. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 35%, adding 258 people and reaching a total of 995 from the previous figure of 736. This demographic shift will be driven by residents aged 65 and older, who will represent all anticipated growth in the population. Conversely, both the 65 to 74 and 55 to 64 age groups are expected to decrease in number.