Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park

Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park's population is around 25,635 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 5,223 people (25.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 20,412 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 23,525 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 2,049 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 3,497 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park's 25.6% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (7.8%) and Greater Sydney, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 43.8% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration were positive factors.

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. Considering the projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth, placing it in the top 10 percent of Australian statistical areas, is predicted over the period, with the area expected to expand by 15,875 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, recording a gain of 53.7% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park has experienced around 480 dwellings receiving development approval each year, with 2,401 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 488 so far in FY-26. With an average of 3 new residents per year gained for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), suggesting solid demand that supports property values, new homes are being built at an average construction cost of $354,000. There have also been $5.7 million in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature.

Relative to Greater Sydney, Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park records 164.0% more development activity (per person), offering buyers greater choice, though development activity has moderated in recent periods. This is well above average nationally, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. Meanwhile, recent development has been entirely comprised of townhouses or apartments. This trend toward denser development provides accessible entry options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

Future projections show Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park adding 13,763 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Existing development levels seem aligned with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 68 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Wentworth Point Peninsula Park, Wentworth Point Mixed-Use Development, and Sanctuary Wentworth Point, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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The exceptional employment performance in Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park features a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of just 1.9%, and 4.1% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 17,889 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.3% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (90.2% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 55.4% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. The area has a particular employment specialization in professional & technical, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, health care & social assistance shows lower representation at 11.3% versus the regional average of 14.1%. The ratio of 0.6 workers for each resident, as at the Census, indicates a level of local employment opportunities above the norm.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 4.1% while the labour force increased by 4.4%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with a marginal rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park. 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 Point - Sydney Olympic Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

The Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $61,982 and an average of $72,700 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. This is above the national average, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $67,474 (median) and $79,141 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, individual earnings stand out at the 88th percentile nationally ($1,150 weekly). Looking at income distribution, the largest segment comprises 42.5% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (10,894 residents), aligning with the region where this cohort likewise represents 30.9%. High housing costs consume 24.0% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 54th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure within Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 0.0% houses and 100.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park lagged that of Sydney metro at 7.0%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (32.0%) or rented (61.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Sydney metro average at $2,300, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $510, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 62.8% of all households, comprising 20.6% couples with children, 34.6% couples without children, and 6.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 37.2%, with lone person households at 31.0% and group households comprising 6.2% of the total. The median household size of 2.1 people is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 60.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 35.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (22.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational pathways account for 20.5% of qualifications among those aged 15+ – advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (8.8%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 26.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.4% in tertiary education, 5.0% in primary education, and 2.4% pursuing secondary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 80 active transport stops operating within Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park, comprising a mix of ferry, train, and buses. These stops are serviced by 26 individual routes, collectively providing 17,268 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 188 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 66%, with 19% by train and 7% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 0.5 per dwelling, below the regional average. A high 55.4% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 2,466 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 215 weekly trips per individual stop.

Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 55% of the total population (~14,201 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney.

The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be asthma and mental health issues, impacting 4.6 and 4.2% of residents, respectively, while 86.6% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 7.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,871 people), which is lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country, with 69.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 66.8% born overseas. The main religion in Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park is Christianity, which makes up 31.3% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Buddhism, which comprises 5.5% of the population, compared to 4.1% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park are Chinese, comprising 28.1% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 8.4%, Other, comprising 19.6% of the population, and Korean, comprising 11.2% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 1.1%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Russian is notably overrepresented at 0.6% of Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park (vs 0.4% regionally), Filipino at 2.7% (vs 2.0%) and Lebanese at 1.5% (vs 2.6%).

Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

At 34 years, Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park's median age is somewhat lower than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and similarly considerably younger than Australia's 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park has a higher concentration of 25 - 34 residents (31.1%) but fewer 15 - 24 year-olds (7.4%). This 25 - 34 concentration is well above the national 14.4%. Since the 2021 Census, residents have aged by 2.3 years on average, with the median rising from 32 to 34. Specifically, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 21.5% to 24.7% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort increased from 7.5% to 9.2%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 39.0% to 31.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park. The 25 to 34 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 58%, adding 4,611 residents to reach 12,587. Meanwhile, the 35 to 44 cohort grows by a modest 6% (381 people).