Wolli Creek

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 was approximately 12,370 as of November 2025. This figure represents a growth of 1,639 people, an increase of 15.3% since the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 10,731. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,353 in June 2024 and an additional 65 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 18,191 persons per square kilometer, placing Wolli Creek within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth exceeded both its SA4 region (7.5%) and state levels, indicating it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 78.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year are utilized. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends forecast a significant increase, with Wolli Creek expected to expand by 4,500 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an overall increase of 36.2% 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 has averaged approximately 60 new dwelling approvals annually over recent years. From FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 302 homes were approved, with none recorded so far in FY-26. On average, 9.8 people have moved into the area each year for every dwelling built during these five financial years.

This significant demand outpaces supply, which typically drives up prices and intensifies competition among buyers. The average construction cost value of new homes is $222,000, lower than regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options. In FY-26, commercial development approvals totalled $848,000, indicating a predominantly residential focus in recent development activity.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Wolli Creek's new home approvals per capita are comparable, maintaining market balance with surrounding areas despite an increase in building activity in recent years. All recent development has consisted of attached dwellings, promoting higher-density living and creating more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. By 2041, Wolli Creek is projected to gain approximately 4,483 residents (AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate). If current development rates persist, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Wolli Creek has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 19 projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable among these 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. The following list provides details on those projects likely to be most relevant.

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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. Its unemployment rate is 1.0% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.3%.

There are 10,077 residents currently employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Wolli Creek is high at 90.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 50.4% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries include professional & technical services, finance & insurance, and accommodation & food.

The area has a notable concentration in professional & technical services, with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average. Health care & social assistance employs only 8.7% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 14.1%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.3%, labour force increased by 4.5%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1%, labour force growth of 2.4%, with unemployment rising by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wolli Creek's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 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

The Wolli Creek SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $55,685 and an average of $67,631 in financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is roughly the national average, unlike Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. By September 2025, estimates suggest Wolli Creek's median taxpayer income will be approximately $60,619 and the average will be around $73,623, based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023. In Wolli Creek, household, family, and personal incomes ranked between the 75th and 84th percentiles nationally in 2021 Census figures. The $1,500 - $2,999 income bracket dominated with 42.0% of residents (5,195 people), similar to regional levels where 30.9% fell into this bracket. High housing costs consumed 23.2% of income in Wolli Creek. Despite this, strong earnings placed disposable income at the 64th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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

The dwelling structure in Wolli Creek, as recorded at the Census conducted on 29 August 2016, consisted of 1.2% houses and 98.8% other dwellings such as semi-detached units, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Sydney metropolitan areas which had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wolli Creek stood at 7.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.3% and rented dwellings at 64.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,383, lower than Sydney metropolitan areas' average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure for Wolli Creek was $540, compared to Sydney's $470. Nationally, Wolli Creek's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,383 against the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households compose 58.8% of all households, including 14.1% couples with children, 38.1% couples without children, and 3.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for 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 2.7.

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

Wolli Creek's residents aged 15+ have a higher educational attainment than national averages. 62.8% hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common (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 is high, with 35.0% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.7% in tertiary education, 2.3% in primary education, and 1.5% pursuing secondary education.

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

Wolli Creek has 11 operational public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 7 routes facilitating 10,372 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is deemed good with residents, on average, residing 246 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most Wolli Creek residents commute outward, preferring trains (45%) over buses (8%). The area has an average vehicle ownership of 0.3 per dwelling, lower than the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, 50.4% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 1,481 trips daily, equating to around 942 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's health outcomes show excellent results according to AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Approximately 53% of Wolli Creek's total population (~6,506 people) have private health cover, higher than the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Sydney's 59.9%. Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions in Wolli Creek, affecting 4.0 and 3.8% of residents respectively. A total of 88.6% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Only 4.2% of Wolli Creek's population is aged 65 and over (524 people), lower than the 15.3% in Greater Sydney. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are strong and align with national rankings.

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 one of the most culturally diverse populations in Australia, with 72.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 75.3% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 28.3% of Wolli Creek's population. Buddhism, however, is significantly higher at 10.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 4.1%.

The top three ancestry groups in Wolli Creek are Chinese (32.3%), Other (27.5%), and English (8.6%). These figures differ from regional averages: Chinese is substantially higher, Other is notably higher, while English is significantly lower. Additionally, Korean (1.5%) and Vietnamese (2.8%) populations in Wolli Creek are notably higher than the regional averages of 1.1% and 1.8%, respectively. Spanish representation is also slightly higher at 0.8%.

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

Wolli Creek's median age in 2021 was 32 years, which is younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and lower than the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wolli Creek had a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (41.9%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (3.3%). This 25-34 concentration was well above the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Wolli Creek's median age increased from 30 to 32 years. Key changes included the growth of the 35-44 age group from 18.2% to 22.4%, and the increase of the 45-54 cohort from 5.7% to 7.1%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort declined from 46.4% to 41.9%, and the 15-24 group dropped from 14.3% to 11.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Wolli Creek's age profile will change significantly. The 15-24 cohort is projected to grow by 97%, adding 1,404 residents to reach 2,853. Meanwhile, the 35-44 cohort is projected to decline by 1,255 people.