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Wolli Creek has an estimated 12,615 residents, up 17.6% since the 2021 Census, with 11 projects tracked in Wolli Creek.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Wolli Creek Statistical Area (Lv2) is located 9.0 kilometres southwest from Sydney CBD. Its population is around 12,615 as of Aug 2026, an increase of 1,884 people (17.6%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded 10,731 people. The estimate is inferred from the ABS Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of 12,585 as of June 2025 and 166 validated new addresses since the Census date. Population density and growth drivers are well above average, and the area ranks in the top 10% nationally for population growth. Growth has been driven by young professionals and overseas-born residents, alongside a dense and highly active development area and an above-average renting population.
The area has a high share of young adults and working-age residents, with group households and couples without children prominent. Wolli Creek is highly culturally diverse. Sales volumes are significantly above average relative to population. The area combines natural surroundings with urban conveniences and a well-connected public transport network, offering access to dining, shopping and nearby points of interest.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Wolli Creek Statistical Area (Lv2) is located 9.0 kilometres southwest from Sydney CBD. Its population is around 12,615 as of Aug 2026, an increase of 1,884 people (17.6%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded 10,731 people. The estimate is inferred from the ABS Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of 12,585 as of June 2025 and 166 validated new addresses since the Census date. Population density and growth drivers are well above average, and the area ranks in the top 10% nationally for population growth. Growth has been driven by young professionals and overseas-born residents, alongside a dense and highly active development area and an above-average renting population.
The area has a high share of young adults and working-age residents, with group households and couples without children prominent. Wolli Creek is highly culturally diverse. Sales volumes are significantly above average relative to population. The area combines natural surroundings with urban conveniences and a well-connected public transport network, offering access to dining, shopping and nearby points of interest.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 1,235 in 2001 and 12,585 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 12,615 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 41.3%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 42%.
Wolli Creek ranks in the 99th percentile nationally for employment drivers and the 98th for cultural diversity.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Wolli Creek is $878 a week, up 1.8% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 11% above Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 5.6%.
11% above Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $692 in 2017, $867 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $649 in 2017, $878 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 701/10 Gertrude Street, Wolli Creek NSW 2205 | $880,000 | 26 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 105/27 Gertrude Street, Wolli Creek NSW 2205 | $608,000 | 26 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 1406/1 Brodie Spark Drive, Wolli Creek NSW 2205 | $970,000 | 23 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 309/7 Magdalene Terrace, Wolli Creek NSW 2205 | $775,000 | 21 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 601/2 Brodie Spark Drive, Wolli Creek NSW 2205 | $638,000 | 21 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 412/4 Brodie Spark Drive, Wolli Creek NSW 2205 | $560,000 | 21 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 802/7 Magdalene Terrace, Wolli Creek NSW 2205 | $645,000 | 19 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 47/12 Brodie Spark Drive, Wolli Creek NSW 2205 | $715,000 | 16 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 404/1 Brodie Spark Drive, Wolli Creek NSW 2205 | $865,000 | 8 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 64/82 Bonar Street, Wolli Creek NSW 2205 | $880,000 | 7 Oct 2026 | Unit |
The 10 most recent of the 50 residential sales recorded since 29 Jul 2026 (the latest settled 26 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 50, houses and units together, was $812,500 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $878 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +1.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 5.6% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $2.00m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $817k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $812,500 | Median of the 50 most recent residential sales, settled 29 Jul 2026 to 26 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $867 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +3.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $878 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +1.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 3.9% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 5.7% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Kogarah - Rockdale | $751 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Kogarah - Rockdale, over 12 months | +3.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Sydney - Inner South West | $712 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Sydney - Inner South West, over 12 months | +3.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Sydney | $789 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Sydney, over 12 months | +5.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 31 tracked applications: 19 approved, 7 under assessment, 5 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 11 projects in Wolli Creek (2 under construction) and 132 more in the surrounding area.
Approved mixed-use residential and retail redevelopment at 127 Princes Highway, Wolli Creek, within the Bayside Council area. Development application DA-2022/24 was approved by the Bayside Local Planning Panel on 22 August 2023, subject to deferred commencement conditions.
Bayou Wolli Creek is a $120 million residential development by TQM Group at 15-25 Innesdale Road, Wolli Creek, overlooking Cahill Park and the Cooks River. The project comprises two eight-level residential apartment buildings containing 98 one-, two- and three-bedroom residences, with three levels of basement parking.
Arncliffe Central is a mixed-tenure urban renewal redevelopment of the former Arncliffe Estate between Eden Street and the Princes Highway. The project is replacing 142 ageing social housing dwellings with 806 new apartments across four buildings, including 311 social housing apartments, 291 affordable housing apartments and 204 private market apartments.
Discovery Point is a completed masterplanned community featuring 1,929 apartments across 14 buildings, offering resort-style living with waterfront access to Cooks River, expansive parklands, swimming pools, gymnasiums, a retail village square, and its own train station. The project has won state and national accolades for excellence in mixed-use design.
M6 Stage 1 is a NSW Government motorway project delivering twin four-kilometre tunnels between the M8 Motorway at Arncliffe and President Avenue at Kogarah, with entry and exit ramps, future tunnel stubs, local road upgrades, a pedestrian and cyclist shared path, bridges and landscaping.
Olympic-sized ice skating rink providing year-round facilities for public skating, ice hockey, figure skating, and other ice sports. It serves as a community hub and training ground for athletes, featuring sustainable design elements, parking, cafe, and gym.
Completed mixed-use development featuring a flagship Woolworths supermarket, Dan Murphy's liquor store, retail spaces, and residential apartments in a modern precinct adjacent to Wolli Creek railway station. The 4,200 square meter Woolworths store opened in October 2012 with the latest technology and features.
Demolition of existing residential dwellings and construction of an 8-storey residential flat building comprising 54 apartments over two basement parking levels. The approved development features associated communal open space, civil site works, and landscaping within the Bayside West urban renewal precinct.
A 12-storey residential apartment building comprising 94 dwellings and basement parking situated within the Bayside West Priority Precinct. The development is being delivered by TQM Group with integrated design and construct services. The project contributes medium-density infill housing within walking distance of Arncliffe railway station.
A critical rail infrastructure project that delivered a new traction substation at Wolli Creek Junction and upgraded power supply along the T8 Airport Line tunnel from Central to Wolli Creek. The project involved the installation of 6km of new overhead wiring, high-voltage feeders to Green Square and Mascot, and signaling upgrades.
Redevelopment of the former Kogarah Golf Club into a major employment precinct comprising up to approximately 343250 sqm of multi-level logistics and warehousing, commercial offices, hotel accommodation, supporting retail and a large public open space known as Pemulwuy Park.
Upgrade of Marrickville Station to metro standards as part of the Sydney Metro City and Southwest project (Sydenham to Bankstown conversion). Works include platform screen doors, mechanical gap fillers, level access boarding, security systems, CCTV, solar panels, and bridge upgrades to the Illawarra Road and Livingstone Road overbridges.
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Estimated completion year of the 60 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 8, 2026 14, 2027 18, 2028 10, 2029 4, 2030 1, 2031 1, 2032 1, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 0, 2036 3. 25 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 31 substantial development applications lodged in and around Wolli Creek over the past 5 years, 10 in the last 12 months; 7 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2022 8, 2023 6, 2024 3, 2025 5, 2026 (to Nov) 9.
Key application 15-37 Innesdale Road, Wolli Creek Multi-Resi | $43m | 196 dwellings | 8 storeys Under Assessment
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 31 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 10 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 3.8 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 48th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 45 | ABS building approvals | 55th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 19 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 7 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Wolli Creek SA2 include: Rail Service Improvement Program - Central to Hurstville Capital Works (Construction); Bayou Wolli Creek (Construction); Arncliffe Central (Construction); M6 Stage 1 (Construction); and Wolli Creek and T8 Airport Line Power Supply Upgrade (Completed). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Wolli Creek SA2 spans multiple sectors including Transport & Logistics, Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, and Sports & Recreation, among others.
With an infrastructure score in the top 40%, the Wolli Creek SA2 demonstrates above-average development activity compared to national benchmarks.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places residential development activity in Wolli Creek higher than 92% of real estate markets across the country.
Dwelling approval activity in the Wolli Creek SA2 area has seen 204 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Wolli Creek SA2's current population of 12,615 has been supported by 45 approvals on average over recent years.
The Wolli Creek SA2 has seen 3.8 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 6.2 approvals in Greater Sydney. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 818 people in the Wolli Creek SA2, compared to one for every 165 in Greater Sydney.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Wolli Creek SA2's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 45, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the Wolli Creek SA2 has grown by approximately 2,298 people, while 224 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 10.3 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Wolli Creek lies within the top 4% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,615 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +17.6% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 18,565 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 99th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +4.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +7.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 10,731 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 1,884 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +3.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.9% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 0.68 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Wolli Creek SA2 was estimated to be approximately 12,615 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 12,585 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The wolli creek sa2 has added approximately 1,884 people and shown a 17.56% increase from the 10,731 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Wolli Creek SA2 is estimated at 18,552 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Wolli Creek SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 7.8% per annum.
Population growth in the Wolli Creek SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (81.5%), Natural increase (18.5%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 81.5% of overall population gains.
Wolli Creek hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 3% of areas nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 3rd percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 4.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 8.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 51.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 76.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 30 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 5.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 3.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 10.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 41.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 24.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 7.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 3.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 2.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 1.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 0.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Wolli Creek SA2 at 32 years as at August 2026. That is up from the 2021 Census figure of 30 years, with AreaSearch updating the age profile for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 32 years as at August 2026, Wolli Creek is 5 years younger than the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average (37 years) and 6 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Wolli Creek SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 41.3% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Wolli Creek SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 3.8% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Wolli Creek SA2 show significant variance compared to Greater Sydney. The most over-represented age groups are 25-34 year-olds (41.3% vs 16.2%) and 35-44 year-olds (24.4% vs 15.2%). The most under-represented age groups are 85+ year-olds (0.2% vs 2.1%) and 75-84 year-olds (1.5% vs 5.3%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 8.8% of the population in the Wolli Creek SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 4.3% of the population in the Wolli Creek SA2 as at August 2026.
The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $55,942 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 36th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $69,759 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,160 | 2021 Census, weekly | 75th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $1,069 | 2021 Census, weekly | 84th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 28.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,337 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 12.7% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Wolli Creek SA2 is approximately $59,511. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $55,942.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Wolli Creek SA2 is approximately $74,210. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $69,759.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Wolli Creek SA2 is approximately $59,511 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $55,942 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Wolli Creek SA2 is approximately $74,210 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $69,759 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Wolli Creek SA2's households (~42.0% / 1,942 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Wolli Creek SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 42.0% of households. In comparison, Greater Sydney's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 30.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Wolli Creek SA2 is $2,160/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Wolli Creek SA2 is $2,337/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Wolli Creek SA2 is $1,069/wk.
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-24 reveals that income in the Wolli Creek SA2 is just below the national average, with the median assessed at $55,942 while the average income stands at $69,759. This contrasts to Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $63,183 and an average income of $86,684. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $59,511 (median) and $74,210 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Wolli Creek SA2 is $7,186 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The wolli creek sa2's disposable income is $7,186 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment conditions in Wolli Creek rank among the top 1% of areas assessed nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 1.1% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 88.9% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 10,051 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 8,287 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 10,159 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Wolli Creek SA2 has approximately 10,051 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 1.1%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. The area ranks in the top 25% nationally for employment performance, indicating a robust job market.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Wolli Creek SA2 stands at 1.1%, which is 3.1 percentage points below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Wolli Creek SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are professional & technical (16.7% of employment), finance & insurance (11.2%), and accommodation & food (9.9%). Other significant employers include retail trade and health care & social assistance.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Wolli Creek SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the Wolli Creek SA2 is 88.9%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Sydney average of 68.9%, indicating stronger workforce attachment in the local area.
The wolli creek sa2 shows notable specialisation in professional & technical, which employs 16.7% of the local workforce compared to 11.5% across Greater Sydney. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 2 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The wolli creek sa2's employment market shows strong performance nationally, ranking in the top 25% of areas assessed by AreaSearch. This indicates robust employment conditions and economic vitality compared to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 3.8% decline, ranking 32nd out of 37 regions nationally.
The educational profile of Wolli Creek ranks above average relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 39.2% | 2021 Census | 98th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 21.2% | 2021 Census | 98th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 62.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 8.0% | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 2.4% | 2021 Census | 49th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 10.9% | 2021 Census | 54th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 18.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 35.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 14.7% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 2.3% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 1.5% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
62.8% of people aged 15 and over in the Wolli Creek SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
18.3% of people aged 15 and over in the Wolli Creek SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The wolli creek sa2 ranks in the 62th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Wolli Creek SA2 are: Bachelor Degree (39.2%), Postgraduate (21.2%), Advanced Diploma (10.9%).
35.0% of the population in the Wolli Creek SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 2.3% in primary school, 1.5% in secondary school, 14.7% at university (all shares of total residents).
Wolli Creek features high concentrations of group households and couples without children but relatively few single parent families, with a smaller average household size than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.2 people | 2021 Census | 15th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 25.9% | 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 14.1% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 38.1% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 3.7% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 15.2% | 2021 Census | 99th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 4,629 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 5,442 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 58.8% | 2021 Census | 10th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 0.4 per family | 2021 Census | 1st percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Wolli Creek SA2 had 4,629 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 17.6% to an estimated 5,442 households today.
The average household size in the Wolli Creek SA2 is 2.2 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 58.8% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (25.9%), group households (15.2%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 2,722 family households, couples with children account for 14.1% of all households, couples without children at home 38.1%, and single parent families 3.7%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the Wolli Creek SA2 shows distinct household patterns. Group households are notably over-represented at 15.2% (versus 4.2% in Greater Sydney). Conversely, family households are under-represented at 58.8% compared to 72.6% in Greater Sydney. The prevalence of shared households suggests a younger demographic or affordability considerations.
Marriage patterns reveal 33.9% of the adult population are currently married, while 58.5% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 25.9% of all households in the Wolli Creek SA2, similar to the average for Greater Sydney of 23.2%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 15.2% of households, above the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%. This higher rate points to more student or young professional shared accommodation.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 75.3% | 2021 Census | 99th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 72.1% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 27.9% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 41.9% | 2021 Census | 1st percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 24.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.4% | 2021 Census | 14th percentile nationally |
Wolli Creek is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country, with 72.1% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 75.3% born overseas.
Christianity is the most commonly reported religion in Wolli Creek, at 28.3% of people, although more residents (51.5%) reported no religion. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Buddhism, which comprises 10.9% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Wolli Creek are Chinese, comprising 32.3% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 8.4%, Other, comprising 27.5% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 16.0%, and English, comprising 8.6% of the population, which is notably lower than Greater Sydney's 19.0%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Korean is notably overrepresented at 1.5% of Wolli Creek (vs 1.1% across Greater Sydney), Vietnamese at 2.8% (vs 1.8%) and Spanish at 0.8% (vs 0.6%).
75.3% of the Wolli Creek SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
72.1% of the population in the Wolli Creek SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
0.4% of the Wolli Creek SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
41.9% of the Wolli Creek SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Wolli Creek features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 64.1% | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 7.6% | 2021 Census | 2nd percentile nationally |
| Apartments | 98.5% | 2021 Census | 99th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,383 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 84th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 28.3% | 2021 Census | 24th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 0.3% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $540 | 2021 Census, weekly | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 25.0% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 25.5% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 63rd percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 1.2 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
In the Wolli Creek SA2, 7.6% of homes are owned outright, 28.3% are owned with a mortgage, and 64.1% are rented.
According to the latest data, 1.2% of dwellings in the Wolli Creek SA2 are houses.
In the Wolli Creek SA2, 98.5% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 0.3% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Wolli Creek SA2 stands at 7.6%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Wolli Creek SA2 is $2,383, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Wolli Creek SA2 is $2,174, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Wolli Creek SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 25.5% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 25.0% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Wolli Creek SA2 is 1.2, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Wolli Creek SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 25.5% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 25.0% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the Wolli Creek SA2 consists of 1.2% detached houses, 0.3% semi-detached dwellings, 98.5% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Wolli Creek consumes approximately 23.2% of median household income ($9,353 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Wolli Creek show attached dwellings contributing 100% of approvals compared to 99% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 0% of applications versus 1% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. Wolli Creek is experiencing exceptional growth in housing density, ranking in the top 10% nationally.
Wolli Creek's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 52.0% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 41st percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 88.6% | 2021 Census | 98th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 1.0% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 90.0% | 2021 Census | 99th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.2% | 2021 Census | 1st percentile nationally |
Around 52.0% of people in the Wolli Creek SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the Wolli Creek SA2, 1.0% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
4.0% of people in the Wolli Creek SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 1.6% of the Wolli Creek SA2 population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
1.0% of people in the Wolli Creek SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Wolli Creek SA2, 52.0% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Sydney sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.8%.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 89 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 89th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 11 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 11th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 8,426 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 91st percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 1,144 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 7 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 0.3 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 50.4% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 11 public transport stops within the Wolli Creek SA2.
The Wolli Creek SA2 has 8,426 weekly trips across 7 routes, averaging 1,203 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 246 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest GP is 180 m away and the nearest supermarket 248 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 11 stops nearby, 8,426 weekly trips, access rating 89 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 74 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 74th percentile nationally |
| Nearest GP | 180 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 185 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 226 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 248 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest pharmacy | 306 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest child care | 425 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 576 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 2.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 2.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 4.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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06About this profile
Where the figures come from, downloads and nearby areas.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places residential development activity in Wolli Creek higher than 92% of real estate markets across the country.
Wolli Creek has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 33% nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Wolli Creek's resilient property market has recorded 278 sales in the 12 months to September 2026, comprising 97% residential and 3% commercial transactions.
Wolli Creek lies within the top 4% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends.
Wolli Creek hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 3% of areas nationwide.
The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment.
Employment conditions in Wolli Creek rank among the top 1% of areas assessed nationally.
The educational profile of Wolli Creek ranks above average relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
Wolli Creek features high concentrations of group households and couples without children but relatively few single parent families, with a smaller average household size than Greater Sydney.
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 features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Sydney.
Wolli Creek's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Wolli Creek has an estimated 12,615 residents, up 17.6% since the 2021 Census, with 11 projects tracked in Wolli Creek.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Wolli Creek.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Oct 2026. Housing and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (119041671). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Oct 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, households, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Wolli Creek from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Wolli Creek with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
