Wentworthville - Westmead
Statistical Area - sa2

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 around 23,906 as of August 2025. This reflects an increase of 2,338 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 451 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 6,067 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Wentworthville - Westmead's growth rate of 10.8% since the 2021 Census exceeded both the state (6.4%) and metropolitan area rates. The primary driver for this population increase was overseas migration, contributing approximately 78.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Wentworthville - Westmead's population is forecasted to increase significantly in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas, with an expected rise of 7,793 persons, reflecting a total increase of 31.6% 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 experienced approximately 139 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 695 homes. As of FY26, 17 approvals have been recorded. On average, 4.7 new residents have been added annually for every home built between FY21 and FY25. The average construction value of new homes is $370,000.

In FY26, $46.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wentworthville-Westmead has 12.0% less new development per person but ranks at the 64th percentile nationally. Recent construction comprises 17.0% detached dwellings and 83.0% townhouses or apartments. The population is transitioning with around 263 people per approval.

By 2041, Wentworthville-Westmead is projected to grow by 7,553 residents. Development pace is keeping up with projected growth, though increasing competition may occur as the population expands.

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

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes made to its local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 40 projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include the Western Sydney University Westmead Campus Expansion, the Wenty Leagues Renovation Project, the Wentworthville Centre Revitalisation, and the Cumberland Hospital Mental Health Facility. The following list provides details on those projects 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 professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate was 3.7% as of June 2025, below Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.1%. In June 2025, 14,617 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, 0.5% lower than Greater Sydney's. Workforce participation was 62.6%, close to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance sectors.

The area has a strong specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level. Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 4.6% compared to the regional average of 8.6%. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 2.1% while labour force grew by 3.2%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1.0 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data as of Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs) with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, with national employment growth at 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 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 growth of approximately 7.3% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

Wentworthville-Westmead's median income among taxpayers was $55,148 and average income stood at $66,895 in the financial year 2022, according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. Based on a 10.6% increase from Wage Price Index since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes as of March 2025 would be approximately $60,994 (median) and $73,986 (average). Census data shows household, family and personal incomes in Wentworthville-Westmead cluster around the 74th percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that 37.2% of residents earn between $1,500-$2,999 weekly, consistent with broader regional trends showing 30.9% in the same category. The district demonstrates affluence with 30.2% earning over $3,000 per week. High housing costs consume 17.7% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 74th percentile nationally. 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

Wentworthville-Westmead's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 28.7% houses and 71.3% other types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area had 36.4% houses and 63.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wentworthville-Westmead stood at 13.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.0% and rented ones at 58.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, aligning with Sydney metro's average. Median weekly rent was $420, matching Sydney metro's figure. Nationally, Wentworthville-Westmead's mortgage repayments were higher ($2,167 vs Australia's $1,863), and rents were substantially above the national average of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.6.

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. 57.8% of residents aged 15 years and above hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% statewide (NSW). Bachelor degrees are the most common 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 years and above, with advanced diplomas at 8.4% and certificates at 8.9%.

Educational participation is 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. The area's five schools have a combined enrollment of 2,365 students, demonstrating significant socio-educational advantages with an ICSEA score of 1114. All five schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. School places per 100 residents stand at 9.9, below the regional average of 18.0, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

Wentworthville - Westmead has 93 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 63 unique routes, collectively facilitating 7,920 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically situated 124 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 1,131 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 85 weekly trips per individual stop.

Wentworthville - Westmead's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Wentworthville-Westmead shows favourable health outcomes with common conditions affecting both younger and older residents.

Private health cover is higher at approximately 52% compared to the average SA2 area's 48%. Diabetes (4.9%) and asthma (4.3%) are the most prevalent conditions, lower than Greater Sydney's averages of 6.7% and 5.5%, respectively. A majority (82.4%), however, report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 79.0%. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 9.2% (2,204 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 12.5%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to specific challenges they face.

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 one of the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 76.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home as of 2016 Census data. In this area, 70.0% were born overseas, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 34.8%. Hinduism is the predominant religion in Wentworthville-Westmead, with 47.9% adherents, significantly higher than the regional average of 28.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are Indian (31.2%), Other (30.7%), and English (7.4%). Notably, Sri Lankan ancestry is overrepresented at 1.4%, while Lebanese (3.4%) and Korean (0.7%) ancestries are slightly underrepresented compared to Greater Sydney averages of 0.9%, 3.5%, and 1.5% respectively.

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 25-34 (22.2%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (7.5%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the proportion of residents aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 13.5% to 12.6%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic shifts in Wentworthville-Westmead, with the strongest growth projected for the 45-54 age cohort, expected to grow by 70% and reach a total of 3,872 residents.