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 is approximately 9,563 as of February 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 616 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 8,947. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 9,535 in June 2024 and an additional 342 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,871 persons per square kilometer, placing Woolooware-Burraneer in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. The area's population growth of 6.9% since the 2021 Census exceeded both its SA4 region (4.0%) and SA3 area, making it a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 40.9% of overall population gains during recent periods, 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 released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, Woolooware-Burraneer is projected to have above median population growth nationally, expanding by 2,397 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 24.8% over the 17 years.

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

Woolooware-Burraneer has seen approximately 103 residential properties approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 518 homes were approved, with another 36 approved so far in FY26. This results in an average of two people moving to the area per dwelling built over these years. However, recent data shows this has increased to five people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $266,000, which is below the regional average. In terms of commercial development, $185.9 million in approvals have been recorded this financial year. Compared to Greater Sydney, Woolooware-Burraneer has 73.0% more building activity per person, offering buyers greater choice. This activity is also substantially higher than the national average, indicating strong developer confidence in the location. The new building activity shows a focus on higher-density living, with 20.0% detached dwellings and 80.0% townhouses or apartments. This marks a significant shift from existing housing patterns, which are currently 60.0% houses. With approximately 215 people per approval, Woolooware-Burraneer reflects a transitioning market.

Population forecasts indicate that the area will gain around 2,369 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply is expected to meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Woolooware - Burraneer has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 21 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include St Aloysius College Cronulla Expansion, VUE Cronulla, Woolooware Bay Town Centre, and Caringbah Pavilion. The following list details those projects expected to have the most relevance.

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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 a highly educated workforce with significant representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 1.7% as of September 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.5%.

In September 2025, 5,716 residents were employed with a workforce participation rate of 73.6%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 70.0%. Notably, 43.7% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key employment sectors include construction, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. Construction is particularly prominent, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, health care & social assistance employs only 11.5% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 14.1%. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 1.5%, while labour force and unemployment remained essentially unchanged. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced higher employment growth at 2.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Woolooware-Burraneer's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for localized population projections.

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 national income levels according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Its median income among taxpayers was $69,349 and average income stood at $105,973, compared to Greater Sydney's figures of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from financial year 2023 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $75,493 (median) and $115,362 (average). From the 2021 Census data, 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 (2,954 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, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. High housing costs consumed 15.5% of income, though strong earnings still placed disposable income at the 91st percentile nationally 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

Woolooware - Burraneer's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 59.7% houses and 40.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woolooware - Burraneer stood at 38.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.9% and rented ones at 20.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Woolooware - Burraneer was $550, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 74.9% of all households, consisting of 38.6% couples with children, 27.5% couples without children, and 8.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 25.1%, with lone person households at 23.2% and group households comprising 1.9%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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 stand 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 (6.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational credentials are held by 35.7% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 13.9% and certificates at 21.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.9% of residents 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 86 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 32 individual routes, collectively facilitating 3,088 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 125 meters to the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most residents commute outward, with cars being the dominant mode at 91%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 43.7% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency across all routes averages 441 trips per day, equating to approximately 35 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 based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 73% of the total population (6,990 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.2 and 6.7% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 75.0%, claim to be completely free of medical ailments, slightly higher than the 74.6% in Greater Sydney. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 19.8% (1,897 people), compared to 15.4% in Greater Sydney. While health outcomes among seniors are strong, they rank lower nationally than the broader population.

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, surveyed in 2016, had a predominantly Australian-born population with 83.9% born there and 93.0% being citizens. English was the primary language spoken at home by 90.3%. Christianity was the dominant religion, practiced by 63.1%, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestral groups were English (29.9%), Australian (26.2%), and Irish (9.6%). Notably, Croatian ancestry was higher at 0.9% compared to the regional average of 0.7%. Macedonian ancestry stood at 0.5%, slightly above the regional average of 0.4%, while Greek ancestry was 2.4%, higher than the region's 1.9%.

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

Woolooware - Burraneer has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, the 55-64 age cohort is notably over-represented in Woolooware - Burraneer (12.8% locally), while the 25-34 age group is under-represented (10.9%). Between 2021 and the present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 5.1% to 6.7% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort has grown from 12.2% to 13.2%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age cohort has declined from 14.3% to 12.0%. Demographic modeling indicates that Woolooware - Burraneer's age profile will significantly change by 2041. The 45 to 54 age group is projected to expand notably, with an increase of 460 people (40%) from 1,151 to 1,612. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 age cohort is expected to grow modestly by 7% (37 people).