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Sales Activity
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What it costs to rent in Wentworthville - Westmead
Median weekly rents, year-on-year movement and bond-lodgement activity for Wentworthville - Westmead (2160). Sourced from the NSW Rental Bond Board, DCJ Family & Community Services.
Median rent
$635
per week · Q4 2025
YoY change
▲+17.6%
vs same quarter last year
Active bonds
≈4,772
est. · currently held
New bonds
≈339
est. · this quarter
Latest Quarter Breakdown · Q4 2025
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SOURCE: NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ Family & Community Services), processed by AreaSearch. Imputed values are flagged. Latest publication:
Population
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 24,032 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 2,464 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 21,568 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 23,845 in June 2025 and an additional 509 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 6,099 persons per square kilometer, placing Wentworthville - Westmead in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 11.4% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state average of 7.1%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 81.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.
AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future trends forecast a significant population increase, with the area expected to grow by 6,843 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 27.7% in total over the 16 years.
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Development
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, 38 approvals have been recorded. On average, 4.7 new residents arrived per year for each dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25. Commercial approvals in FY26 reached $46.7 million.
Compared to Greater Sydney, Wentworthville-Westmead has 14.0% less new development per person but ranks at the 64th percentile nationally. New developments consist of 17.0% detached houses and 83.0% medium and high-density housing. The area has approximately 263 people per dwelling approval, indicating potential for growth. By 2041, Wentworthville-Westmead is projected to gain 6,656 residents.
Construction pace is maintaining with population growth, but buyer competition may increase as population rises.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Wentworthville - Westmead
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
Infrastructure
Wentworthville - Westmead has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally
The performance of an area can significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of forty projects that are likely to impact the area. Notable projects include the Integrated Mental Health Complex Westmead, Westmead Health Precinct Redevelopment, Northside West Clinic Extension Stage 2, and Wentworthville Town Centre Revitalisation. The following list details those projects most likely to be relevant.
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Integrated Mental Health Complex Westmead
The $540 million Integrated Mental Health Complex (IMHC) is a 10-storey facility at the Westmead Health Precinct, set to become the largest mental health hub in NSW. It will replace aging facilities at the Cumberland Hospital West Campus and features a link bridge to Westmead Hospital. The complex will provide 265 beds for acute, sub-acute, and non-acute care across all age groups, including specialist services for eating disorders and intensive care. Main construction by Richard Crookes Constructions commenced in early 2025, with the first major concrete pour in November 2025. The project utilizes biophilic design and Aboriginal storytelling in its architecture and is expected to be completed in late 2027.
Westmead Health Precinct Redevelopment
Major NSW Government redevelopment program across the Westmead Health Precinct. The Children's Hospital at Westmead Stage 2 has completed main works for the new 14-storey Wattle Paediatric Services Building, forecourt and car parking. Current precinct works include the $540 million Integrated Mental Health Complex on Redbank Road, with construction underway, link bridge works progressing in 2026 and completion targeted for 2027. The precinct program also includes pathology, palliative care and specialist health infrastructure supporting Western Sydney.
Northside West Clinic Extension Stage 2
State Significant Development (SSD-17899480) for a four-storey extension to the Ramsay Clinic Wentworthville (formerly Northside West). The project delivers 95 additional inpatient beds, nine consulting suites, and specialized mental health units including an Adolescent Eating Disorder Unit. Works include internal alterations to the Stage 1 building, new car parking, and integrated landscaping to support enhanced patient recovery and wellbeing.
The Children's Hospital at Westmead Stage 2 Redevelopment
The $659.1 million Stage 2 redevelopment of The Children's Hospital at Westmead delivered the 14-storey Paediatric Services Building, known as the 'Wattle Building'. Completed in early 2026, the facility includes expanded Neonatal and Paediatric Intensive Care Units, a new Day Oncology centre, operating theatres, and a statewide burns unit. The project also featured the award-winning 1,250-space 'Dragonfly' car park, which utilizes 1,400 solar panels and features a facade designed by local Dharug artists. Following construction completion in January 2026, clinical services transitioned into the new building in late March 2026.
Westmead Health and Innovation District
As of April 2026, the precinct remains Australia's largest integrated health, research, and education hub. Key milestones reached in 2026 include the construction completion of the 659.1 million dollar Children's Hospital at Westmead Stage 2, which features a new 14-storey Paediatric Services Building transitioning to operation. Concurrent major works include the 540 million dollar Integrated Mental Health Complex (scheduled for 2027 completion) and the 780 million dollar Sydney Biomedical Accelerator, which achieved vertical construction status in early 2026. The district supports over 50,000 jobs and integrates four major medical research institutes.
Royal Parramatta Private Hospital
A proposed 24-storey private hospital development designed to address the healthcare shortfall in Western Sydney. The facility will include 120 to 130 hospital beds, six operating theatres, day surgery units, maternity services, and a perioperative suite. The architectural design by fjcstudio and Gray Puksand features a vertical village concept with biophilic terraces and the integration of a historic heritage house at the base of the tower.
Wentworthville Town Centre Revitalisation
Council-led revitalisation of Wentworthville Town Centre supported by finalised planning controls, a public domain plan and site-specific redevelopment proposals. The framework supports about 1800 additional dwellings, a shopping centre, a 4000 sqm full-line supermarket and new public domain plazas. The public domain plan was exhibited in 2023 and Council resolved in August 2024 to progress first-stage Station Street public domain upgrade works between The Kingsway and Perry Street and to review current planning controls. The former Wentworthville Mall redevelopment at 42-44 Dunmore Street is a key private catalyst, planned for 23 storeys, 523 apartments, retail, supermarket and commercial space.
Westmead South Precinct Master Plan
A long-term urban renewal strategy for an approximately 40-hectare area south of the Westmead rail corridor, bounded by Alexandra Avenue, Bridge Road, the Great Western Highway, and the Mays Hill Precinct. The plan facilitates approximately 6,600 new dwellings and 44,620 square metres of non-residential floorspace across a mixed-use precinct, along with a new primary school, heritage protections, affordable housing contributions, and enhanced active transport links to Sydney Metro West and the Parramatta Light Rail. Following endorsement by Cumberland City Council in June 2024 and submission to the NSW Government for a Gateway Determination, DPHI announced in August 2025 that the proposal has been elevated to a State Significant Planning Proposal. DPHI now leads all rezoning decisions; Cumberland Council is no longer the lead agency.
Employment
AreaSearch assessment positions Wentworthville - Westmead ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance
Wentworthville-Westmead has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. The unemployment rate was 3.5% as of the past year. Employment growth was estimated at 4.2%.
By December 2025, 14,921 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, 0.6% below Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation was 80.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. Census responses indicated 50.0% worked from home. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance sectors.
The area specialises in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level, but has lower construction representation at 4.6%. Limited local employment opportunities are suggested by Census data. In the 12 months prior to analysis, employment increased by 4.2% while labour force grew by 4.3%, resulting in a slight unemployment rise of 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) project national growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wentworthville-Westmead's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.
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Income
The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis
The Wentworthville-Westmead SA2 has an above average national income level based on latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. The median income among taxpayers in this area is $59,163 for financial year 2023, with an average income of $70,604. Comparing these figures to Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003 shows higher incomes in Wentworthville-Westmead. Considering a 10.32% growth in wages since financial year 2023, estimated current incomes would be approximately $65,269 (median) and $77,890 (average) as of March 2026. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Wentworthville-Westmead cluster around the 73rd percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 37.2% of the population falls within the $1,500-$2,999 income range, consistent with broader regional trends at 30.9%. A substantial proportion of high earners (30.2% above $3,000/week) suggests strong economic capacity in the area. High housing costs consume 17.7% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 74th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.
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Housing
Wentworthville - Westmead features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region
As of the latest Census in Wentworthville-Westmead, 28.7% of dwellings were houses while 71.3% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wentworthville-Westmead was 13.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.0% and rented dwellings at 58.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was $420, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Wentworthville-Westmead's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Wentworthville - Westmead features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households account for 75.2% of all households, including 45.7% couples with children, 19.5% couples without children, and 8.4% single parent families. The remaining 24.8% are non-family households, consisting of 19.3% lone person households and 5.5% group households. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
Local Schools & Education
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 shows a significant advantage with 57.8% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications. This is higher than the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. University qualifications include bachelor degrees at 32.5%, postgraduate qualifications at 23.0%, and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational pathways account for 17.3% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 8.4% and certificates at 8.9%.
Educational participation is notably high in the area, 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.
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Schools Detail
Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
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 are served by 61 routes, facilitating 11,167 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 124 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode at 63%, followed by trains at 23% and buses at 8%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.7 per dwelling, below the regional norm.
According to the 2021 Census, 50% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 1,595 trips daily, equating to around 107 weekly trips per individual stop. The provided map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centerpoint.
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Health
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 but higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts.
Approximately 54% of the total population (~13,001 people) has private health cover, compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Diabetes and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 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 9.5% of residents aged 65 and over (2,278 people), which is lower than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than those of the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cultural Diversity
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 has a population where 70.0% were born overseas, with 76.5% speaking languages other than English at home. The dominant religion is Hinduism, practiced by 47.9%, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%. In terms of ancestry, Indians comprise 31.2%, Other groups make up 30.7%, and English ancestry is 7.4%.
These figures are substantially higher than regional averages of 3.6%, 16.0%, and 19.0% respectively. Notably, Sri Lankan (1.4%), Lebanese (3.4%), and Korean (0.7%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.3%, 2.6%, and 1.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
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 (22.4%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (10.3%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 has grown from 4.8% to 5.4%, while the proportion of those aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 13.5% to 11.9%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes in Wentworthville - Westmead. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 62%, adding 1,448 residents to reach a total of 3,796. Meanwhile, the 0-4 age cohort is expected to grow by a modest 8% (an increase of 131 people).