Wallerawang

An assessment of population growth drivers in Wallerawang reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of Wallerawang is around 2,043. This figure reflects a growth of 24 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 2,019. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 1,971 in Jun 2024 and an additional 31 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 30 persons per square kilometer. Wallerawang's growth rate of 1.2% since census is within 1.5 percentage points of its SA3 area (2.7%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 70.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 are used, 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. Future population trends suggest an increase just below the median for locations outside capital cities, with Wallerawang expected to grow by 214 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 7.0% over the 17-year period.

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

Wallerawang has recorded approximately five residential properties granted approval each year. Between the financial years 2021 and 2025, around 28 homes were approved, with three more approved so far in the current financial year of 2026. The population decline over recent years has been accompanied by adequate development activity relative to population size, which is beneficial for buyers.

Developers are focusing on the premium market, with new homes being built at an average expected construction cost value of $654,000. This financial year has seen $1.5 million in commercial development approvals, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to the rest of NSW, Wallerawang shows around 61% of the construction activity per person. Nationally, it places among the 45th percentile of areas assessed, suggesting limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established dwellings.

This level reflects market maturity and possible development constraints. Recent building activity consists entirely of detached dwellings, maintaining Wallerawang's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The estimated count of 366 people in the area per dwelling approval indicates its quiet, low activity development environment. Population forecasts suggest Wallerawang will gain 142 residents by the year 2041, according to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate. Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

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

The performance of an area can significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified nine such projects that could impact the area. Notable ones include the Wallerawang 9 Battery Energy Storage System, Great Western Battery, Former Wallerawang Power Station Redevelopment, and Sidey Place, Wallerawang. The following list details those considered most relevant.

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The labour market in Wallerawang demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Wallerawang has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Essential services sectors are well represented, and the unemployment rate is 3.1%. As of December 2025980 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.9% lower than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation stands at 64.2%, slightly higher than Regional NSW's 61.3%. According to Census data, only 9.9% of residents work from home, but Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and mining. Mining is particularly strong, employing 3.9 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 1.2% of local workers, below Regional NSW's 5.3%.

There appears to be limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the working population vs resident population ratio. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Wallerawang's labour force decreased by 2.6%, with employment declining by 3.7% and unemployment rising by 1.1 percentage points. In comparison, Regional NSW saw a 1.2% employment contraction, a 0.8% labour force decrease, and a 0.4 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that over five years, national employment will expand by 6.6%, and over ten years by 13.7%. Applying these projections to Wallerawang's employment mix indicates local employment should grow by 5.9% over five years and 12.7% over ten years. However, note that this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for the financial year ended 30 June 2023 shows Wallerawang had a median taxpayer income of $49,948 and an average income of $61,270. Nationally, these figures were $52,390 and $65,215 respectively for Regional NSW. By September 2025, estimates suggest Wallerawang's median income will be approximately $54,373 and the average will be around $66,699, based on an 8.86% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. The 2021 Census places household, family, and personal incomes in Wallerawang between the 22nd and 30th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 31.1% of locals (635 people) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 category, similar to metropolitan regions where 29.9% occupy this range. After housing costs, 85.4% of income remains for other expenses.

Wallerawang is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Wallerawang's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, comprised 94.1% houses and 5.8% other dwellings. In comparison, Regional NSW had 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wallerawang was at 35.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.0% and rented ones at 26.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, below Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Wallerawang was $275, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Wallerawang's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 71.0% of all households, including 30.5% couples with children, 26.1% couples without children, and 12.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 29.0%, with lone person households at 26.5% and group households comprising 3.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

Wallerawang faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 10.1%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 7.0%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.7%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.4%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 43.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.1%) and certificates (35.5%). Educational participation is high at 29.2%, with 12.1% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 1.9% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.1% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 1.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Wallerawang has 67 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 23 different routes that together facilitate 161 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 196 meters from the nearest stop. As Wallerawang is primarily residential, most commuting is outward-bound, and cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 97%. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling in Wallerawang, which exceeds the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, only 9.9% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The average service frequency across all routes is 23 trips per day, equating to approximately two weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Wallerawang is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Wallerawang faces significant health challenges, according to AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantial across both younger and older age groups. Approximately 51% of Wallerawang's total population (~1,045 people) has private health cover, which is relatively low compared to other areas. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (10.1%) and asthma (9.3%). In contrast, 63.0% of residents report having no medical ailments, slightly lower than the Regional NSW average of 63.3%. Working-age individuals in Wallerawang have notably high chronic condition rates. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over (20.7%, or 422 people) compared to Regional NSW (23.4%). While health outcomes among seniors are generally in line with national rankings, they still present some challenges.

The latest Census data sees Wallerawang placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Wallerawang's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 92.1% of its population being citizens, 92.4% born in Australia, and 96.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Wallerawang, comprising 54.4%. However, Judaism is overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to Regional NSW's 0.1%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (33.1%), Australian (30.1%), and Scottish (8.8%). Notably, Australian Aboriginals are overrepresented at 6.4% in Wallerawang compared to the regional average of 4.6%. Maltese and Polish populations also show slight overrepresentation at 0.5% and 0.7%, respectively.

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

The median age in Wallerawang is 39 years, which is significantly lower than Regional NSW's average of 43 but essentially aligned with Australia's median age of 38 years. Relative to Regional NSW, Wallerawang has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 years (14.2%) but fewer residents aged 85 years and above (1.6%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 75-84 years grew from 4.8% to 6.9%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 45-54 years declined from 12.0% to 10.3%, and the proportion aged 5-14 years decreased from 15.7% to 14.2%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Wallerawang's age structure. The population aged 25-34 years is expected to grow by 21%, reaching 289 people from the current figure of 239. Conversely, the populations aged 15-24 years and 5-14 years are projected to decline.