Gwynneville

Population growth drivers in Gwynneville are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch's validation of new addresses, Gwynneville's population is estimated at around 3,414 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 275 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,139 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 3,360 residents following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release (June 2024) and an additional 11 validated new addresses since the Census date. Gwynneville's population density is 2,709 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb experienced an 8.8% growth since the 2021 census, exceeding the SA3 area (4.5%) and Rest of NSW, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 86.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends forecast a significant increase in Gwynneville's top quartile of Australia's regional areas, with an expected growth of 1,156 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 32.3% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Gwynneville, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Gwynneville shows around 14 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 71 homes. As of FY26, 5 approvals have been recorded. This results in approximately 1.3 new residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25, indicating stable market conditions. However, recent data shows this has increased to 9.8 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential supply constraints. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $579,000, reflecting a focus on the premium segment.

This year, $9.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Rest of NSW, Gwynneville has around three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 35th percentile nationally, suggesting limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing dwellings. Recent construction comprises 27.0% detached houses and 73.0% medium and high-density housing, marking a significant shift from existing patterns (currently 58.0% houses). The location has approximately 472 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Gwynneville is expected to grow by 1,102 residents through to 2041.

If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Gwynneville has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones are Wollongong Hospital Redevelopment - Planning and Equipment Upgrades, Irvine Street Gwynneville Precinct Planning Proposal, Wollongong Health Precinct Strategy, Kenny Street Mixed-Use Tower. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment drivers in Gwynneville are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Gwynneville has an educated workforce with 9.4% unemployment in December 2025. Employment growth was estimated at 0.7% over the past year. The unemployment rate is 5.5% higher than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation is 63.6%, slightly above Regional NSW's 61.3%. A high 31.7% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in education & training, accommodation & food, and health care & social assistance, with notable emphasis on accommodation & food at 1.9 times the regional average. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has lower representation at 0.4% versus the regional average of 5.3%.

Limited local employment opportunities are suggested by resident-to-working population ratios. Over a 12-month period ending in December 2025, employment increased by 0.7%, matching labour force growth and keeping unemployment stable. This contrasts with Regional NSW where employment fell by 1.2% and unemployment rose. Jobs and Skills Australia's May-25 forecasts project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across sectors. Applying these projections to Gwynneville's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Gwynneville had a median income among taxpayers of $39,329. The average income stood at $53,079 during this period. This is lower than the national average and compares to levels of $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for median income would be approximately $42,814 as of September 2025. Average income is estimated to be around $57,782 by this date. From the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 28th percentile ($1,394 weekly), while personal income sits at the 12th percentile. Income analysis reveals that 26.7% of the population (911 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, mirroring the region where 29.9% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 79.5% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 22nd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Gwynneville displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Gwynneville's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, were 58.3% houses and 41.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gwynneville was 27.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 17.9% and rented ones at 54.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,250, above Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Gwynneville was $350, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Gwynneville's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,250 than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $350 than the national figure of $375.

Gwynneville features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 56.3% of all households, including 24.9% couples with children, 19.9% couples without children, and 10.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 43.7%, with lone person households at 28.0% and group households making up 15.8%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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

Gwynneville's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 45.0% have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in the Rest of NSW and 25.2% in the SA4 region. This high level of educational attainment positions Gwynneville favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 24.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (18.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%).

Vocational pathways account for 22.4% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas making up 7.6% and certificates, 14.8%. Educational participation is high in Gwynneville, with 44.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 25.2% in tertiary education, 7.8% in primary education, and 5.5% pursuing secondary education.

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

Gwynneville has 40 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 27 different routes that together facilitate 1,516 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from a resident's home to the nearest transport stop is 100 meters, indicating excellent accessibility. Most residents commute outwards from Gwynneville, with cars being the primary mode of transport at 81%. Six percent walk and five percent use trains for their commutes. On average, there are 1.2 vehicles per dwelling in Gwynneville, which is below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 31.7% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 216 trips per day, equating to approximately 37 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Gwynneville is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Gwynneville shows better-than-average health outcomes according to AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups have low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is found to be quite low at around 48% of the total population (about 1,638 people), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 8.8% of residents and asthma impacting 6.9%. A significant portion, 76.1%, reports being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Gwynneville has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 10.8% (368 people), compared to 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, generally aligning with national rankings for the general population.

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

Gwynneville's cultural diversity is notable, with 36.9% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 40.7% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Gwynneville, accounting for 42.0% of the population. However, Islam is significantly overrepresented compared to Regional NSW, comprising 12.4% versus the regional average of 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English at 20.1%, Other at 18.9%, and Australian at 17.9%. These figures differ from the regional averages: English is lower (20.1% vs 30.5%), Other is substantially higher (18.9% vs 4.8%), and Australian is also lower (17.9% vs 30.0%). Notably, Serbian (2.1% vs 0.2%), Macedonian (2.1% vs 0.4%), and Indian (4.3% vs 0.6%) ethnic groups are overrepresented in Gwynneville compared to Regional NSW averages.

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

Gwynneville's median age is 28 years, which is lower than Regional NSW's average of 43 and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Regional NSW, Gwynneville has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (25.0%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.3%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.4%. Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Gwynneville's median age decreased by 1.2 years to 28 from 29. The percentage of residents aged 25-34 increased from 21.3% to 25.0%, while the percentages for the 45-54 and 5-14 age groups decreased slightly, from 10.2% to 8.8% and from 10.7% to 9.4%, respectively. By 2041, Gwynneville's population is projected to change significantly, with the 25-34 age group showing the strongest growth of 55%, adding 466 residents to reach a total of 1,320. Meanwhile, the 55-64 age cohort is expected to grow by a modest 9%, an increase of 19 people.