Wentworthville - Westmead

Wentworthville - Westmead lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Wentworthville - Westmead's population is approximately 24,408 as of February 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 2,840 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 21,568. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 23,666 in June 2024 and an additional 501 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 6,194 persons per square kilometer, placing Wentworthville - Westmead in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 13.2% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state (7.8%) and Greater Sydney figures, indicating it as a growth leader regionally. Overseas migration contributed approximately 78.3% of overall population gains during recent periods in Wentworthville - Westmead.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where data is not available. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends forecast a significant increase in Wentworthville - Westmead's top quartile of national statistical areas, with an expected growth of 7,793 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers. This reflects a total gain of 28.9% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Wentworthville - Westmead was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Wentworthville-Westmead averaged 139 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 695 homes. As of FY26, 29 approvals have been recorded. On average, 4.7 new residents arrived per year for each dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25. New supply has not kept pace with demand, which typically drives price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average construction cost value for new properties is $291,000, aligning with regional trends. This financial year saw $46.7 million in commercial approvals, indicating high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wentworthville-Westmead has 12.0% less new development per person but ranks among the 64th percentile nationally. New developments consist of 17.0% detached houses and 83.0% medium and high-density housing.

This focus on higher-density living offers more affordable entry points, appealing to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. The area has approximately 263 people per dwelling approval, suggesting room for growth. By 2041, Wentworthville-Westmead is forecasted to gain 7,051 residents. Construction is maintaining a steady pace with projected population growth, though buyers may face increasing competition as the population rises.

Wentworthville - Westmead has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

AreaSearch has identified 45 projects that could impact the area, with key ones being Integrated Mental Health Complex Westmead, Westmead Health Precinct Redevelopment, Wentworthville Centre Revitalisation, and Western Sydney University Westmead Campus Expansion. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Wentworthville - Westmead maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Wentworthville-Westmead has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 3.7%. Over the past year, employment growth was estimated at 2.8%.

As of September 2025, 14,818 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is 0.5% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in the area is 81.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 50.0% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance sectors.

The area specializes in professional & technical employment at 1.5 times the regional level but has lower representation in construction at 4.6%, compared to the regional average of 8.6%. Over a 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 2.8% while labour force grew by 3.6%, leading to an unemployment rise of 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment and labour force growth of 2.1% and 2.4% respectively, with a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wentworthville-Westmead's employment mix suggests local employment growth of 7.3% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

The Wentworthville-Westmead SA2 has an income level higher than average nationally, according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers is $59,163, with an average income of $70,604. These figures compare to Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $64,405 (median) and $76,860 (average). Census data shows household, family and personal incomes in Wentworthville-Westmead cluster around the 73rd percentile nationally. In terms of income distribution, 37.2% of the population (9,079 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 30.9% in the same category. A substantial proportion of high earners (30.2% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout Wentworthville-Westmead. High housing costs consume 17.7% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 74th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Wentworthville - Westmead features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure in Wentworthville-Westmead, as per the latest Census, consisted of 28.7% houses and 71.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wentworthville-Westmead was at 13.4%, with the rest being mortgaged (28.0%) or rented (58.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in the area was $420, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Wentworthville-Westmead's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Wentworthville - Westmead features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 75.2% of all households, including 45.7% couples with children, 19.5% couples without children, and 8.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 24.8%, with lone person households at 19.3% and group households comprising 5.5%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Wentworthville - Westmead shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Wentworthville-Westmead is notably higher than broader benchmarks. As of 2016, 57.8% of residents aged 15 years and above held university qualifications, compared to the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. This significant educational advantage positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees were the most common at 32.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (23.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%).

Vocational pathways accounted for 17.3% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and above, with advanced diplomas at 8.4% and certificates at 8.9%. Educational participation was notably high in the area, with 33.9% of residents enrolled in formal education as of 2016. This included 11.8% in primary education, 7.3% in tertiary education, and 6.4% pursuing secondary education.

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

Wentworthville - Westmead has 104 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 61 individual routes, facilitating 11,167 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 124 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential region, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 63%, followed by trains at 23% and buses at 8%. On average, there are 0.7 vehicles per dwelling, below the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, a significant 50.0% of residents work from home, which may be partly attributed to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 1,595 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 107 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

The level of general health in Wentworthville - Westmead is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Wentworthville-Westmead demonstrates above-average health outcomes according to AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average in older, at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 54% of the total population (~13,204 people) has private health cover, compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Diabetes and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 4.9% and 4.3% of residents respectively. 82.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 9.6% of residents aged 65 and over (2,338 people), which is lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than those of the broader population.

Wentworthville - Westmead is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Wentworthville-Westmead is among the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 70.0% of its population born overseas and 76.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The dominant religion in Wentworthville-Westmead is Hinduism, comprising 47.9% of people, compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Indian (31.2%), Other (30.7%), and English (7.4%).

The Indian population is significantly higher than the regional average of 3.6%, while English is notably lower at 19.0%. Certain ethnic groups have notable representations: Sri Lankan at 1.4% compared to 0.3% regionally, Lebanese at 3.4% versus 2.6%, and Korean at 0.7% against 1.1%.

Wentworthville - Westmead's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Wentworthville-Westmead has a median age of 33, which is younger than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wentworthville-Westmead has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (21.3%), but fewer residents aged 55-64 (7.7%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.3%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 has increased from 4.8% to 5.5%, while the proportion of those aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 13.5% to 12.4%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest substantial demographic changes in Wentworthville-Westmead, with the 45-54 age group projected to grow by 63%, adding 1,497 residents to reach a total of 3,872. Meanwhile, the 0-4 age cohort is expected to grow by a modest 9%, an increase of 157 people.