Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park
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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 25,476 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 5,064 people (24.8%) 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 1,888 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,475 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park's growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (6.4%) and metropolitan area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing 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, 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. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends predict exceptional growth, placing the area in the top 10 percent of statistical areas across the nation, with an expected expansion of 15,875 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, reflecting an increase of 54.6% 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 in Sydney Olympic Park averaged approximately 480 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years from FY21 to FY25, with a total of 2,401 homes approved. No dwellings have been approved in FY26 so far.

Each dwelling built on average attracts three new residents per year during this period, indicating strong demand that supports property values. This year has seen $5.7 million in commercial approvals registered, suggesting limited focus on commercial development. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wentworth Point has 164% more construction activity per person, offering greater choice for buyers despite a slowdown in recent years. Nationally, this activity level is above average and reflects developers' confidence in the area. All recent development comprises attached dwellings, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers due to accessible entry options.

By 2041, Wentworth Point is projected to grow by 13,922 residents. Current development appears well-suited to future needs, supporting stable market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 63 projects likely impacting the region. Notable initiatives include Wentworth Point Peninsula Park, Wentworth Point Mixed-Use Development, Wentworth Point High School, and another Wentworth Point Mixed-Use Development. The following list details projects expected to be 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 professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate is 1.8% and there was an estimated employment growth of 2.7% in the past year.

As of June 2025, 17,654 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.4%, which is below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is high at 71.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The leading employment industries among residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Professional & technical services have a notable concentration with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

In contrast, health care & social assistance employs 11.3% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 14.1%. The ratio of 0.6 workers per resident indicates a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. Over the past year, employment increased by 2.7% while labour force grew by 3.1%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.4 percentage points. Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6%, labour force growth of 2.9%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. As of Sep-25, NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 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

Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park shows median taxpayer income of $57,625 and average income of $68,968 based on latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is above national average median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856 in Greater Sydney. By March 2025, estimates suggest median income could be approximately $63,733 and average income $76,279, factoring 10.6% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. According to 2021 Census figures, individual earnings at Wentworth Point stand at the 88th percentile nationally ($1,150 weekly). The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 is dominant with 42.5% of residents (10,827 people), similar to regional levels where 30.9% fall within this bracket. High housing costs consume 24.0% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 55th percentile. 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 structures, as per the latest Census, comprised 0.0% houses and 100.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is in contrast to Sydney metro's figures of 33.5% houses and 66.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park stood at 7.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.0% and rented ones at 61.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,300, higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,167. The median weekly rent figure in Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park was $510, compared to the Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents 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 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 make up the remaining 37.2%, with lone person households at 31.0% and group households comprising 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

Wentworth Point-Sydney Olympic Park's residents aged 15+ have a higher rate of university qualifications at 60.5%, surpassing Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 35.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (22.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational pathways account for 20.5%, with advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 8.8%. Educational participation is high, with 26.4% currently enrolled; this includes 9.4% in tertiary education, 5.0% in primary, and 2.4% in secondary.

The area's three schools have a combined enrollment of 708 students, serving above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1066). Educational provision is conventional, split between one primary and two secondary institutions. Local school capacity is limited at 2.8 places per 100 residents versus the regional average of 10.8, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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 operational public transport stops. These comprise a mix of ferry, train, and bus services. There are 15 routes serving these stops, facilitating 12,206 weekly passenger trips in total.

Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 192 meters to the nearest stop. Daily service frequency averages 1,743 trips across all routes, translating to about 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 across all ages, with low prevalence of common conditions. Approximately 54% (~13,680 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 48.5%.

Residents most commonly report asthma (4.6%) and mental health issues (4.2%), while 86.6% claim to be free of medical ailments. This compares to 83.5% in Greater Sydney. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 6.6% (1,686 people), compared to 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 is among the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 69.7% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home, as recorded in the 2016 Census. Additionally, 66.8% of the population was born overseas during this period. The predominant religion in Wentworth Point-Sydney Olympic Park is Christianity, practiced by 31.3% of the population.

However, Buddhism is more prevalent here than across Greater Sydney, comprising 5.5% compared to a regional average of 7.5%. In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups are Chinese (28.1%), Other (19.6%), and Korean (11.2%). Notably, Russian, Filipino, and Lebanese ethnicities show some divergence in representation compared to Greater Sydney averages: Russian at 0.6% vs 0.4%, Filipino at 2.7% vs 2.5%, and Lebanese at 1.5% vs 4.1%.

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 was 34 years in 2021, lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and Australia's national figure of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wentworth Point-Sydney Olympic Park had 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 was well above 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. Specifically, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 increased from 21.5% to 24.4%, while those aged 65-74 rose from 3.3% to 4.6%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 decreased from 39.0% to 32.7%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Wentworth Point-Sydney Olympic Park, with the 25-34 age group projected to grow by 51%, adding 4,261 residents to reach a total of 12,587.