Woolooware - Burraneer

Population growth drivers in Woolooware - Burraneer are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Woolooware-Burraneer's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 10,086. This figure represents a growth of 1,139 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 8,947. The increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,535 in June 2024 and an additional 340 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a population density of 3,028 persons per square kilometer, placing Woolooware-Burraneer in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. The area's growth rate of 12.7% since the 2021 Census exceeds both its SA4 region (4.1%) and SA3 area, indicating it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 40.9% of overall population gains recently, with all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 using a 2021 base year are utilized. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Woolooware-Burraneer's population is projected to increase by 2,397 persons, reflecting an 18.3% total rise over the 17-year period based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Woolooware - Burraneer among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Woolooware-Burraneer has recorded approximately 103 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25518 homes were approved, with a further 31 approved so far in FY26. On average, around two people have been moving to the area for each dwelling built over these five years, indicating balanced supply and demand conditions. However, recent data suggests this has intensified to five people per dwelling over the past two financial years, potentially indicating growing popularity and undersupply concerns.

New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $266,000, below the regional average, offering more affordable housing options for buyers. In terms of commercial development, Woolooware-Burraneer has recorded $185.9 million in approvals this financial year, demonstrating strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Sydney, the area has 73.0% more building activity per person, providing buyers with greater choice. However, building activity has slowed in recent years. This high level of activity is substantially higher than the national average, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New building activity in Woolooware-Burraneer shows a shift towards higher-density living, with 20.0% detached dwellings and 80.0% townhouses or apartments. This marks a significant departure from existing housing patterns, which are currently 60.0% houses.

This change may be due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences, as well as housing affordability needs. Woolooware-Burraneer reflects a transitioning market with around 215 people per approval. Population forecasts indicate the area will gain approximately 1,846 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Woolooware - Burraneer has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects that could impact the area. Notable ones include St Aloysius College Cronulla Expansion, VUE Cronulla, Woolooware Bay Town Centre, and Caringbah Pavilion. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Woolooware - Burraneer performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Woolooware-Burraneer has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate is 1.7%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.5%. As of September 2025, 5716 residents are employed, with a participation rate of 67.5% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key employment sectors include construction, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. Construction is particularly strong, employing 1.4 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance employs only 11.5% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 14.1%. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 1.5%, labour force by 1.5%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, losing 2260 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Woolooware-Burraneer's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

The Woolooware - Burraneer SA2 had exceptionally high income levels nationally according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. Its median income among taxpayers was $65,758 and average income stood at $100,453, compared to Greater Sydney's figures of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimates as of September 2025 would be approximately $74,050 (median) and $113,120 (average). From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Woolooware - Burraneer ranked highly nationally, between the 88th and 91st percentiles. The $4000+ earnings band captured 30.9% of the community (3,116 individuals), contrasting with the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket led at 30.9%. Higher earners represented a substantial presence with 44.1% exceeding $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consumed 15.5% of income, yet strong earnings placed disposable income at the 91st percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 9th decile.

Woolooware - Burraneer displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Woolooware - Burraneer, as evaluated at the Census held on 28 August 2016, comprised 59.7% houses and 40.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metropolitan area's 52.4% houses and 47.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woolooware - Burraneer was 38.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.9% and rented dwellings at 20.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,000, above Sydney metro's average of $2,774. Median weekly rent figure was recorded at $550, compared to Sydney metro's $500. Nationally, Woolooware - Burraneer's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Woolooware - Burraneer has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 74.9% of all households, including 38.6% couples with children, 27.5% couples without children, and 8.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 25.1%, consisting of 23.2% lone person households and 1.9% group households. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

Woolooware - Burraneer shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

University qualification levels in Woolooware - Burraneer are at 33.4%, slightly below Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 24.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 6.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.9%. Vocational credentials are held by 35.7% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 13.9% and certificates at 21.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.9% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.6% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 5.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Woolooware - Burraneer has 72 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 28 individual routes, collectively facilitating 2,668 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 125 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 381 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 37 weekly trips per stop.

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

Woolooware - Burraneer shows excellent health outcomes, with low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Private health cover stands at approximately 72% (7,231 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 65.7%. Nationally, it averages 55.3%.

Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 7.2% and 6.7% respectively. A total of 75.0% report no medical ailments, compared to 72.3% in Greater Sydney. The area has 19.1% seniors (1,931 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 21.1%. Seniors' health outcomes align with the general population's profile.

Woolooware - Burraneer ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Woolooware-Burraneer has a cultural diversity score below average, with 83.9% of its population born in Australia, 93.0% being citizens, and 90.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Woolooware-Burraneer, accounting for 63.1% of people, compared to 61.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are English (29.9%), Australian (26.2%), and Irish (9.6%).

Notably, Croatian (0.9%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.7%, as are Macedonian (0.5%) and Greek (2.4%).

Woolooware - Burraneer's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Woolooware-Burraneer has a median age of 40, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, the 55-64 age cohort is notably over-represented in Woolooware-Burraneer at 12.9%, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 11.3%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 5.1% to 6.4% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 12.2% to 13.2%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age cohort has declined from 14.3% to 12.2%. Demographic modeling suggests that Woolooware-Burraneer's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to grow significantly, expanding by 65% from 645 to 1,064 people. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 55% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. The 0 to 4 age group displays more modest growth at 0%, adding only 2 residents.