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

Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park's population is around 25,182 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 4,770 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 20,412 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 24,853 from the ABS as of June 2025 and an additional 2,049 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,435 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park's growth rate of 23.4% since the 2021 census exceeded the state (7.1%) and Greater Sydney. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 52.6% 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, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Considering projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted over the period from 2026 to 2041, with the area expected to expand by 15,316 persons based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 59.5% in total over the 16 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 received approximately 480 dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 2,401 homes were approved, with an additional 488 approved in FY26 as of now. On average, each dwelling built over these years attracted three new residents.

The average construction cost value of new homes is $354,000. This year has seen $5.7 million in commercial approvals, indicating the area's predominantly residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park records 144.0% more development activity per capita. Future projections estimate an increase of 14,986 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Construction pace is maintaining a reasonable rate with projected growth, but buyers may face increasing competition as population grows.

Recent development has consisted entirely of townhouses or apartments, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 65 projects potentially impacting this area. Notable projects include Wentworth Point Peninsula Park, Wentworth Point Mixed-Use Development (two instances), and Sanctuary Wentworth Point. The following list details those likely most relevant.

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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 has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 1.9% as of December 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.1%.

There were 17,889 residents employed in December 2025, with an unemployment rate of 2.3%, and workforce participation at 85.2%. According to Census responses, 55.4% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. The area specializes in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level, but has lower representation in health care & social assistance at 11.3% compared to the regional average of 14.1%.

There is a ratio of 0.6 workers for each resident, indicating above-average local employment opportunities. Over the year to December 2025, employment increased by 4.1%, while labour force grew by 4.4%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

The median taxpayer income in Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park SA2 was $61,982 and the average was $72,700 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is higher than Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, the estimated median income as of March 2026 would be approximately $68,379 and the average would be around $80,203. According to Census figures from 2021, individual earnings reached the 88th percentile nationally at $1,150 weekly. The largest income segment comprised 42.5% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, with 10,702 residents falling into this category. Housing costs consumed 24.0% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 54th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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

Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted entirely of non-household dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and others. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan area's mix of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park stood at 7.0%, with mortgaged properties at 32.0% and rented ones at 61.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,300, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in the area was $510, higher than Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,300 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher at $510 versus 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 constitute 62.8% of all households, including 20.6% couples with children, 34.6% couples without children, and 6.2% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 37.2%, with lone person households at 31.0% and group households making up 6.2%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which 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 is notably higher than national and state averages. In this area, 60.5% of residents aged 15 years and above hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% in New South Wales (NSW). This significant educational advantage offers the region strong potential for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 35.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 22.5%, and graduate diplomas at 2.4%.

Vocational pathways account for 20.5% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and above, with advanced diplomas comprising 11.7% and certificates making up 8.8%. Educational participation is notably high in the area, 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

Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park has 80 active public transport stops offering a mix of ferry, train, and bus services. These are serviced by 26 individual routes, collectively providing 17,268 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is excellent with residents typically located 188 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward, with car being the dominant mode at 66%, followed by train at 19% and bus at 7%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.5 per dwelling, below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a high 55.4% of residents work from home, which 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

Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park shows excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Private health cover is high at approximately 55% of the total population (~13,950 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions, affecting 4.6 and 4.2% of residents respectively. 86.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 7.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,800 people), lower than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are 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, as per the 2016 Census, has a population where 69.7% speak languages other than English at home and 66.8% were born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 31.3%. Buddhism is more prevalent here than in Greater Sydney, with 5.5% compared to 4.1%.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (28.1%), Other (19.6%), and Korean (11.2%). Chinese and Korean groups are significantly higher than the regional averages of 8.4% and 1.1%, respectively. Notably, Russian (0.6%), Filipino (2.7%), and Lebanese (1.5%) ethnicities show significant differences compared to Greater Sydney's figures of 0.4%, 2.0%, and 2.6%.

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

Wentworth Point-Sydney Olympic Park's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wentworth Point-Sydney Olympic Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (31.1%), but fewer residents aged 15-24 (7.1%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Between the 2021 Census and the present day, residents have aged by an average of 2.1 years, with the median age rising from 32 to 34 years. Specifically, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 has increased from 21.5% to 25.6%, while those aged 65-74 have risen from 3.3% to 4.8%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 39.0% to 31.1%, and the proportion of children aged 0-4 has dropped from 8.0% to 6.8%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Wentworth Point-Sydney Olympic Park, with the strongest projected growth occurring among residents aged 25-34. This age group is expected to grow by 64%, adding 5,032 residents to reach a total of 12,872.