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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Wentworthville - Westmead's population is around 24,408 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 2,840 people (13.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 21,568 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 23,666 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 501 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 6,194 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area a highly sought resource. Wentworthville - Westmead's 13.2% 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 78.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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. As we examine future population trends, a significant population increase in the top quartile of national statistical areas is forecast, with the area expected to grow by 7,793 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, recording a gain of 28.9% in total over the 17 years.

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 has averaged around 139 new dwelling approvals each year, totalling 695 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 31 approvals have been recorded. Given an average of 4.7 new residents arriving per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand significantly exceeds new supply, which usually results in price growth and increased buyer competition, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $291,000, in line with regional trends. There have also been $46.7 million in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity.

When measured against Greater Sydney, Wentworthville - Westmead has 12.0% less new development (per person) while it places among the 64th percentile of areas assessed nationally. New development consists of 17.0% detached houses and 83.0% medium and high-density housing. This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. The location has approximately 263 people per dwelling approval, indicating room for growth.

Population forecasts indicate Wentworthville - Westmead will gain 7,051 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Construction is maintaining a reasonable pace with projected growth, although buyers could encounter growing competition as population increases.

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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 45 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Integrated Mental Health Complex Westmead, Westmead Health Precinct Redevelopment, Wentworthville Centre Revitalisation, and Western Sydney University Westmead Campus Expansion, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Wentworthville - Westmead ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Wentworthville - Westmead has a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of only 3.5%, and 4.2% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 14,921 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.6% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (81.6% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 50.0% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. The area has a particular employment specialization in professional & technical, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 4.6% versus the regional average of 8.6%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw employment increase by 4.2% alongside the labour force increasing by 4.3%, resulting in unemployment rising by 0.1 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney, where employment rose by 2.2%, the labour force grew by 2.3%, and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Wentworthville - Westmead. 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 Wentworthville - Westmead's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.7% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

The Wentworthville - Westmead SA2's income level is higher than the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Wentworthville - Westmead SA2's median income among taxpayers is $59,163 and the average income stands at $70,604, compared to Greater Sydney's figures of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $64,405 (median) and $76,860 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Wentworthville - Westmead cluster around the 73rd percentile nationally. Regarding 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. The 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 within Wentworthville - Westmead, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 28.7% houses and 71.3% 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 Wentworthville - Westmead lagged that of Sydney metro, at 13.4%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (28.0%) or rented (58.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Sydney metro average at $2,167, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $420, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Wentworthville - Westmead's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 dominate at 75.2% of all households, comprising 45.7% couples with children, 19.5% couples without children, and 8.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 24.8%, with lone person households at 19.3% and group households comprising 5.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.8 people 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 significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 57.8% 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 32.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (23.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational pathways account for 17.3% of qualifications among those aged 15+; advanced diplomas (8.4%) and certificates (8.9%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 33.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 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

Public transport analysis reveals 104 active transport stops operating within Wentworthville - Westmead, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 61 individual routes, collectively providing 11,167 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 124 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 63%, with 23% by train and 8% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 0.7 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. A high 50.0% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 1,595 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 107 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location 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, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population, though higher than the national average across older, at-risk cohorts. The rate of private health cover is fairly high at approximately 54% of the total population (~13,204 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney.

The most common medical conditions in the area are diabetes and asthma, impacting 4.9% and 4.3% of residents, respectively, while 82.4% declared themselves as 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, though they rank lower nationally than 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 the country, with 70.0% of its population born overseas and 76.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Wentworthville - Westmead is Hinduism, which makes up 47.9% of people in the area, compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Wentworthville - Westmead are Indian, comprising 31.2% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 3.6%, Other, comprising 30.7% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 16.0%, and English, comprising 7.4% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 19.0%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Sri Lankan is notably overrepresented at 1.4% of Wentworthville - Westmead (vs 0.3% regionally), Lebanese at 3.4% (vs 2.6%) and Korean at 0.7% (vs 1.1%).

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

With a median age of 33, Wentworthville - Westmead is materially younger than the Greater Sydney figure of 37 and is substantially under Australia's 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, Wentworthville - Westmead has a higher concentration of 35 - 44 residents (21.3%) but fewer 55 - 64 year-olds (7.7%). This 35 - 44 concentration is well above the national 14.3%. Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 age group has grown from 4.8% to 5.5% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 13.5% to 12.4%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Wentworthville - Westmead. The 45 to 54 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 63%, adding 1,497 residents to reach 3,872. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 cohort grows by a modest 9% (157 people).