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 25,486 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 5,074 people (24.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 20,412 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 23,523 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 1,892 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,476 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park's 24.9% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (6.7%), along with the metropolitan area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that 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. Exceptional growth, placing in the top 10 percent of statistical areas across the nation, is predicted over the period with the area expected to expand by 15,875 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 54.6% 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 averaged approximately 480 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, totaling 2,401 homes. In FY26 up to June, 488 dwellings have been approved. Each year, an average of three new residents were gained per dwelling built during these five years, indicating strong demand which supports property values.

The average construction cost value for new homes was $354,000. This financial year has seen $5.7 million in commercial development approvals, suggesting limited commercial focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wentworth Point-Sydney Olympic Park had 164.0% more construction activity per capita as of recent years, offering greater choice for buyers despite a slowdown in building activity. Nationally, the area's developer confidence is reflected in its above-average construction activity. All recent development has consisted of attached dwellings, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers due to accessible entry options.

By 2041, Wentworth Point-Sydney Olympic Park is projected to gain 13,912 residents, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current development appears well-aligned with future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

A total of 63 infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include Wentworth Point Peninsula Park, Wentworth Point Mixed-Use Development (two instances), and Sanctuary Wentworth Point. The following list details those considered most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park has a highly educated workforce with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 1.8% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.1%.

As of September 2025, there were 17,795 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.4%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was 71.4% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries among residents included professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. The area had a notable concentration in professional & technical services, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

Health care & social assistance employed 11.3% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 14.1%. The worker-to-resident ratio was 0.6, indicating above-normal local employment opportunities. In the year ending September 2025, employment increased by 3.1%, labour force grew by 3.4%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.4 percentage points. Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points during this period. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%, compared to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 indicate that national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these 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.

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, based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch, was $57,625 for financial year 2022. The average income for this area during the same period was $68,968. This is above the national median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856 for Greater Sydney. According to Wage Price Index growth figures, current estimates suggest a median income of approximately $64,892 and an average income of around $77,665 as of September 2025. In the 2021 Census, individual earnings in Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park SA2 stood out at the 88th percentile nationally, with a weekly earning of $1,150. The majority of residents, 42.5% or 10,831 people, fall within the $1,500 to $2,999 income bracket, which is similar to regional levels where 30.9% occupy this bracket. High housing costs consume 24.0% of income in the area. Despite this, strong earnings place disposable income at the 54th percentile nationally. 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

Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted entirely of non-household dwellings such as apartments and semi-detached units. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan area's mix of 33.5% houses and 66.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park stood at 7.0%, significantly lower than the Sydney metro average, with most dwellings being mortgaged (32.0%) or rented (61.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,300 as of the latest figures, higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,167 and the national average of $1,863. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent in Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park was recorded at $510, substantially higher than both the Sydney metro figure of $470 and the national average 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 account for 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 constitute 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 2.8.

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 high, with 60.5% of residents aged 15 and over holding university qualifications. This figure exceeds the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. The area's educational advantage is reflected in its strong showing for bachelor degrees at 35.6%, postgraduate qualifications at 22.5%, and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational pathways are also well-represented, with advanced diplomas accounting for 11.7% and certificates for 8.8% of qualifications among those aged 15 and over.

Educational participation is particularly 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 37 active public transport stops operating. These include a mix of ferry, train, and bus services. There are 15 individual routes serving these stops, collectively providing 12,206 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 192 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 1,743 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 329 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 with very low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Approximately 54% (~13,685 people) have private health cover, higher than Greater Sydney's 48.5%.

Asthma and mental health issues are most prevalent at 4.6% and 4.2%, respectively, while 86.6% report no medical ailments, compared to 83.5% in Greater Sydney. The area has 6.6% (1,687 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Sydney's 11.1%. Seniors' health outcomes align with the general population's profile.

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 has a culturally diverse population, with 69.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 66.8% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in this area, comprising 31.3%. Buddhism is overrepresented here compared to Greater Sydney, making up 5.5% of the population.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (28.1%), Other (19.6%), and Korean (11.2%). Notably, Russian (0.6%) and Filipino (2.7%) are also overrepresented in Wentworth Point-Sydney Olympic Park compared to regional averages.

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

Wentworth Point-Sydney Olympic Park has a median age of 34 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wentworth Point-Sydney Olympic Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (32.7%), but fewer residents aged 15-24 (7.4%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, residents have aged on average by 1.8 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 24.4%, while those aged 65-74 have risen from 3.3% to 4.6%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 39.0% to 32.7%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Wentworth Point-Sydney Olympic Park, with the strongest projected growth in the 25-34 age group, which is expected to grow by 51%, adding 4,258 residents to reach a total of 12,587.