Wallacia

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of Nov 2025 the Wallacia statistical area's population is estimated at around 1,769. This reflects an increase of 58 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,711. The change is inferred from the resident population of 1,721, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in Jun 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 69 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Wallacia has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 4.0%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 41.0% 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 any 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 from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Exceptional growth is predicted over this period, placing Wallacia in the top 10 percent of national statistical areas. The area is expected to grow by 1,936 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 117.3% in total over these years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Wallacia had approximately one dwelling receiving development approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling eight homes. No approvals have been recorded so far in FY26. This resulted in an average of 35 people moving to the area per year for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25. Commercial approvals this financial year totalled $1.5 million, indicating a primarily residential focus.

Wallacia's building activity is significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average (85.0% below) and national levels, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints. New building activity consists of 50.0% detached dwellings and 50.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a shift from the current 86.0% houses. The area's estimated population per dwelling approval is 3747 people. Future projections indicate Wallacia will add 2075 residents by 2041, potentially leading to increased buyer competition and price support if supply struggles to match growth at current development rates.

Future projections show Wallacia adding 2,075 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified three projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include Badgerys Creek Fire Station, Luddenham Resource Recovery Facility, Luddenham Village Revitalisation Plan (Interim Strategy), and M12 Motorway. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Wallacia demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Wallacia has a balanced workforce comprising white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector notably contributes to its employment scene.

As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 1.7%. AreaSearch data aggregation shows that 1,041 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.5% less than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation stands at 62.8%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key employment sectors include construction, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing.

Construction is particularly prominent, with employment levels at 2.5 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services employ only 4.1% of local workers, lower than Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force decreased by 3.8%, alongside a 3.5% decline in employment, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's increasing employment (2.1%) and labour force (2.4%), accompanied by a rise in unemployment (0.2 percentage points). Statewide, NSW experienced a slight employment contraction of 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs) as of 25-Nov-25, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, lower than the national average of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that over five years, national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% and by 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wallacia's current employment mix indicates potential local employment growth of 5.8% over five years and 12.1% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates Wallacia's median income among taxpayers is $51,670, with an average of $67,722. This is roughly national average, compared to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimates as of September 2025 would be approximately $56,248 (median) and $73,722 (average). Census 2021 income data shows Wallacia's incomes cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. The dominant income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999 with 30.9% of residents (546 people), consistent with surrounding region trends. High housing costs consume 15.9% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 66th percentile nationally. Wallacia's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Wallacia is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Wallacia's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 85.7% houses and 14.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 77.4% houses and 22.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wallacia stood at 38.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.3% and rented ones at 19.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,500, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,167. Median weekly rent in Wallacia was recorded at $400, matching Sydney metro's figure but exceeding the national average of $375. Nationally, Wallacia's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863.

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

Family households account for 75.4% of all households, including 37.2% couples with children, 27.0% couples without children, and 10.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 24.6%, with lone person households at 22.2% and group households comprising 1.1% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.8.

Educational outcomes in Wallacia fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 13.2%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.0%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 42.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (32.2%). Educational participation is high at 28.2%, with 10.6% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 2.4% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.6% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 2.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Wallacia has 24 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. There are 22 different routes servicing these stops, together offering 244 weekly passenger trips. The town's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents on average being 157 meters away from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, there are an average of 34 trips per day, which equates to roughly 10 weekly trips per individual stop.

Wallacia's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Wallacia's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks, displaying a typical range of common health conditions across both younger and older age groups.

The rate of private health cover is slightly higher than the average SA2 area, at approximately 54% of the total population (around 950 people). Asthma and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 8.0 and 7.7% of residents respectively. A majority of residents, 69.3%, report being completely free from medical ailments, comparable to the 69.5% figure for Greater Sydney. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 18.5% (327 people), compared to the 14.1% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average and generally consistent with the overall population's health profile.

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

Wallacia has a lower cultural diversity, with 86.1% born in Australia, 90.8% being citizens, and 89.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, at 69.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 57.9%. Top ancestry groups are Australian (28.1%), English (24.6%), and Maltese (6.7%).

Hungarian (0.7%) is overrepresented compared to regional figures (0.3%), as are Lebanese (1.3% vs 0.8%) and Italian (5.4% vs 2.9%).

Wallacia's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Wallacia is close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wallacia has a higher proportion of residents aged 65-74 (11.4%), but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.0%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the percentage of residents aged 75-84 has increased from 5.0% to 5.8%. Conversely, the proportion of those aged 25-34 has decreased from 11.0% to 10.0%. By 2041, Wallacia's age composition is expected to change significantly. Notably, the 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 141%, reaching 558 people from 231.