Gwynneville

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

Gwynneville's population is estimated at around 3,232 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 93 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,139 people. The suburb's resident population was estimated at 3,231 by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025. An additional 12 validated new addresses were confirmed since the Census date. Gwynneville's population density is 2,565 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 3.0% growth since census positions it within 1.7 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.7%).

Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing 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 a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, Gwynneville is forecasted to experience significant population increase in the top quartile of non-metropolitan areas nationally, with an expected increase of 994 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 30.7% over the 16 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Gwynneville according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Gwynneville has averaged approximately 14 new dwelling approvals each year over the past five financial years ending June 2025. This totals an estimated 71 homes. As of FY-26, 5 approvals have been recorded. On average, between FY-21 and FY-25, 1.6 new residents per year were associated with each dwelling constructed. However, this figure has increased to 9.7 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, indicating growing popularity of the area.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $579,000, reflecting a focus on the premium segment. In FY-26, $9.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting 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, which may limit housing choices for buyers and support demand for existing dwellings. Recent construction comprises 27.0% detached houses and 73.0% medium to high-density housing, marking a shift from the current housing pattern of 58.0% houses. Gwynneville has approximately 475 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the location is expected to grow by 993 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 eight projects likely to affect the region. Notable ones are Avani Wollongong Hotel and Aspen Mixed-Use Development, Irvine Street Gwynneville Precinct Planning Proposal, Wollongong Hospital Redevelopment - Equipment Upgrades, and Mount Ousley Interchange. 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 significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 9.4% as of December 2025. This is 1.6 percentage points higher than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation stood at 63.7%, slightly above Regional NSW's 60.5%. According to Census data, 31.7% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in education & training, accommodation & food, and health care & social assistance. Notably, accommodation & food employment levels are at 1.9 times the regional average, while agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 0.4% compared to Regional NSW's 5.3%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities. Over a 12-month period ending May-25, Gwynneville's labour force decreased by 0.2%, with employment also decreasing by 0.2%, keeping unemployment broadly stable. This contrasts with Regional NSW where employment fell by 1.2% and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 on June 30, 2023, Gwynneville had a median income among taxpayers of $39,329 with an average level of $53,079. This is lower than national averages and compares to levels of $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since June 30, 2023, current estimates would be approximately $43,388 (median) and $58,557 (average) as of March 2026. 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 fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, mirroring regional trends where 29.9% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 79.5% of income remaining, 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

The dwelling structure in Gwynneville, as per the latest Census, consisted of 58.3% houses and 41.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Regional NSW had 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gwynneville stood at 27.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 17.9% and rented ones at 54.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,250, higher than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in Gwynneville was $350, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Gwynneville's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,250 against the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $350 compared to 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 account for the remaining 43.7%, with lone person households at 28.0% and group households comprising 15.8%. The median household size is 2.6 people, 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% hold university qualifications compared to 21.3% in the Rest of NSW and 25.2% in the SA4 region. This advantage is reflected in the types of qualifications held: bachelor degrees are most common at 24.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (18.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational pathways account for 22.4% of qualifications, 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, served by 27 routes offering 1,516 weekly passenger trips. Residents have excellent accessibility to these stops, with an average distance of 100 meters to the nearest one. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. Car is the dominant mode of transport at 81%, followed by walking at 6% and train at 5%. Gwynneville has a lower vehicle ownership rate than the regional average, with an average of 1.2 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 31.7% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 216 trips per day across all routes, 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 exhibits superior health outcomes as per AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups show low incidence of common health conditions. Private health cover stands at approximately 48% (~1550 people), lower than Regional NSW's 51.9% and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues affect 8.8% and asthma impacts 6.9% of residents, with 76.1% claiming no medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Gwynneville has 10.8% (349 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Regional NSW's 23.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, 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 has a high cultural diversity, with 36.9% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 40.7% born overseas. The dominant religion is Christianity, comprising 42.0%. Islam is overrepresented at 12.4%, significantly higher than the Regional NSW average of 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups are English (20.1%), Other (18.9%), and Australian (17.9%). Notably, Serbian (2.1%) and Macedonian (2.1%) are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.2% and 0.4%, respectively. Indian ancestry is also higher at 4.3% than the regional average of 0.6%.

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

Gwynneville's median age is 28 years, which is considerably lower than Regional NSW's average of 43 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Regional NSW, Gwynneville has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (25.1%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.2%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.6%. Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Gwynneville's median age decreased by 1.2 years to 28 from 29. During this period, the percentage of residents aged 25-34 increased from 21.3% to 25.1%, while the percentages for the 45-54 and 55-64 age groups decreased from 10.2% to 8.8% and 7.6% to 6.3%, respectively. Population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Gwynneville by 2041, with the 25-34 age group projected to grow by 52%, adding 421 residents to reach a total of 1,233.