Wolli Creek
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Wolli Creek's population is approximately 12,364 as of August 2025. This figure represents a growth of 1,633 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,731. The increase is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 12,353 in June 2024 and validated new addresses totalling 64 since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 18,182 persons per square kilometer, placing Wolli Creek in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 15.2% growth from the 2021 Census exceeds both the SA4 region (5.3%) and the state level, indicating it is a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 78.0% to Wolli Creek's population gains in recent periods.

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 released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the former data. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from these aggregations for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends forecast Wolli Creek's population increasing significantly, with an expected expansion of 4,500 persons by 2041 based on current numbers, reflecting a total increase of 36.3% over the 17-year period.

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

Wolli Creek averaged approximately 60 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY21 and FY25302 homes were approved, with none yet recorded in FY26. On average, 9.8 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built over these five years, indicating demand significantly outstripping supply.

New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $306,000, below regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options. This financial year has seen $848,000 in commercial development approvals, reflecting a primarily residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wolli Creek's new home approvals per capita are comparable, maintaining market balance with surrounding areas despite recent acceleration in building activity.

All recent developments have consisted of attached dwellings, promoting higher-density living and more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. By 2041, Wolli Creek is projected to gain 4,489 residents. If current development rates persist, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting stronger price increases.

Wolli Creek has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Area infrastructure changes significantly impact performance. AreaSearch identified 19 potential projects affecting the area. Notable ones are Wolli Creek and T8 Airport Line Power Supply Upgrade, Bayou Wolli Creek, Duncan Street Apartment Development, and Rail Service Improvement Program (formerly MTMS) - Central to Hurstville Capital Works. Relevant projects are listed below.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Wolli Creek performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Wolli Creek has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 1.0% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.5%. There were 9,836 residents employed in June 2025, with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was 69.6%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries among residents included professional & technical, finance & insurance, and accommodation & food.

Professional & technical services showed notable concentration with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average. Health care & social assistance employed 8.7% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 14.1%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.5%, labour force increased by 2.6%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. In contrast, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6%, labour force growth of 2.9%, with unemployment rising 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest potential future demand within Wolli Creek. These projections indicate national employment expanding by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Wolli Creek's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.0%% over five years and 13.8% over ten years.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Wolli Creek had a median taxpayer income of $53,017 and an average income of $65,084 in the financial year 2022, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of postcode level ATO data. Nationally, these figures are approximately average, whereas Greater Sydney had a median income of $56,994 and an average income of $80,856. By September 2025, estimates suggest Wolli Creek's median income could be around $59,702 and the average might reach $73,291, based on a 12.61% growth in wages since financial year 2022. In Wolli Creek, incomes ranked between the 76th and 84th percentiles nationally, as per 2021 Census figures. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominated with 42.0% of residents (5,192 people), similar to regional levels where 30.9% fell into this bracket. High housing costs consumed 23.2% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 64th percentile. Wolli Creek's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Wolli Creek 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 evaluation in Wolli Creek, dwelling structures consisted of 1.2% houses and 98.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 39.8% houses and 60.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wolli Creek stood at 7.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.3% and rented ones at 64.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,383, aligning with the Sydney metro average, while the median weekly rent was $540, compared to Sydney metro's $2,383 for mortgages and $480 for rents. Nationally, Wolli Creek's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,383 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375 at $540.

Wolli Creek features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 58.8% of all households, including 14.1% that are couples with children, 38.1% that are couples without children, and 3.7% that are single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 41.2%, with lone person households at 25.9% and group households comprising 15.2%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Wolli Creek exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Wolli Creek residents aged 15 and above have a higher university qualification rate of 62.8% compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. This is predominantly due to bachelor degrees (39.2%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (21.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational pathways account for 18.9%, with advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 8.0%. Educational participation in Wolli Creek is high, with 35.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 14.7% in tertiary education, 2.3% in primary education, and 1.5% pursuing secondary education. However, educational facilities appear to be located outside the immediate catchment boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

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

Wolli Creek has eight active public transport stops operating currently. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are nine different routes serving these stops, which collectively facilitate 9,366 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility to transport in Wolli Creek is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 247 meters from the nearest stop. On average, across all routes, there are 1,338 trips per day, equating to around 1170 weekly trips per individual stop.

Wolli Creek's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Wolli Creek shows excellent health outcomes, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Its private health cover rate stands at approximately 52%, higher than the average SA2 area (~6,478 people). The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 4.0% and 3.8% of residents respectively. A total of 88.6% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 77.5% in Greater Sydney. Wolli Creek has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 4.2% (524 people), compared to the 16.4% in Greater Sydney. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Wolli Creek align with those of the general population.

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

Wolli Creek has a population where 72.1% speak a language other than English at home, and 75.3% were born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Wolli Creek, with 28.3%. Buddhism is notably higher than the Greater Sydney average, comprising 10.9% of Wolli Creek's population.

The top three ancestral groups are Chinese (32.3%), Other (27.5%), and English (8.6%). Some ethnic groups have notable divergences: Korean at 1.5%, Vietnamese at 2.8%, and Spanish at 0.8%.

Wolli Creek hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Wolli Creek's median age as of 2021 is 32 years, which is younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and lower than Australia's national average of 38. Wolli Creek has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (41.9%) compared to Greater Sydney but fewer residents aged 5-14 (3.3%). This concentration is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Wolli Creek's median age increased from 30 to 32 years. The proportion of residents aged 35-44 grew from 18.2% to 22.4%, while those aged 45-54 increased from 5.7% to 7.1%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 decreased from 46.4% to 41.9%, and those aged 15-24 dropped from 14.3% to 11.7%. By 2041, Wolli Creek's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 15-24 cohort is expected to grow by 97%, adding 1,405 residents to reach a total of 2,853. However, the 35-44 cohort is projected to decline by 1,254 people.