Wangi Wangi

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

The population of Wangi Wangi is estimated at approximately 3,080 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase from the 2021 Census count of 2,920 people, marking a growth of 160 individuals (5.5%). This estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and analysis of resident population data from June 2025 ABS ERP release, totaling 3,078 residents with an additional 20 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio stands at 841 persons per square kilometer, similar to averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Wangi Wangi's growth rate of 5.5% since the 2021 census exceeded the Rest of NSW's rate of 4.9%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 53.0% 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, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the former data. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, lower quartile growth is anticipated for Australia's non-metropolitan areas, including Wangi Wangi, which is projected to grow by 18 persons to reach a total of 3,108 residents by the year 2041, reflecting an increase of approximately 0.5% over the 16-year period.

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

Wangi Wangi averaged approximately 7 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY21 and FY25, around 36 homes were approved, with another 11 approved in FY26 so far. Each new home constructed attracted an average of 2.9 people to the area over these five years.

The average construction cost value for new homes was $679,000, indicating a focus on premium properties. This financial year, $2.7 million in commercial development approvals were recorded, suggesting limited commercial development activity compared to the rest of NSW, where Wangi Wangi has 72.0% less development activity per person. The area's low supply of new dwellings generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties, reflecting its maturity and possible planning constraints. All recent development comprised detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes. The estimated population growth by 2041 is 16 residents, which should be adequately met by current construction levels, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Looking ahead, Wangi Wangi is expected to grow by 16 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

The performance of an area can be significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. A total of one project has been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Notable projects include Wangi Power Station Redevelopment, Swansea Channel Permanent Dredging Solution, Rathmines Park Transformation, and South East Growth Area Plan, with the following list providing details on those most relevant.

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Wangi Wangi shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Wangi Wangi has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 4.4%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, 1,314 residents are employed and the unemployment rate is 0.5% higher than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in Wangi Wangi is at 51.1%, significantly lower than Regional NSW's 60.5%. Based on Census responses, 24.5% of residents work from home. Key industries for employment include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction stands out with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 0.6% of local workers, below Regional NSW's 5.3%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities. Over a 12-month period ending December 2025, Wangi Wangi's labour force increased by 1.6%, while employment declined by 0.5%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 2.0 percentage points. This contrasts with Regional NSW where employment fell by 1.2%, labour force contracted by 0.8%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wangi Wangi's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

Wangi Wangi suburb has a median taxpayer income of $43,927 and an average income of $61,111 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is lower than national averages, with Regional NSW having a median income of $52,390 and an average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for March 2026 would be approximately $48,460 (median) and $67,418 (average). From the 2021 Census, Wangi Wangi's household, family, and personal incomes rank between the 23rd and 24th percentiles nationally. Income analysis shows that the predominant cohort in Wangi Wangi spans 27.7% of locals (853 people) with incomes between $1,500 - 2,999, similar to surrounding regions at 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 24th percentile nationally. Wangi Wangi's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

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

In Wangi Wangi, as per the latest Census evaluation, 88.1% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 11.9% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is compared to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wangi Wangi stood at 47.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.1% and rented ones at 21.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,830, higher than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in Wangi Wangi was $340, slightly above Regional NSW's figure of $330. Nationally, Wangi Wangi's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 71.0% of all households, including 21.5% couples with children, 39.2% couples without children, and 9.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up 29.0%, with lone person households at 27.3% and group households comprising 1.9%. The median household size is 2.3 people, smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

Educational attainment in Wangi Wangi aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Wangi Wangi's educational qualifications trail regional benchmarks; 22.4% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees compared to NSW's 32.2%. University degree holders lead at 14.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 43.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificates (31.0%). A substantial 22.4% of the population actively pursues formal education, including 8.1% in primary education, 5.4% in secondary education, and 3.4% pursuing tertiary education.

A substantial 22.4% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 8.1% in primary education, 5.4% in secondary education, and 3.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Wangi Wangi has 39 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 18 different routes that together facilitate 190 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of public transport in the area is rated as good, with residents typically living 217 meters from their nearest transport stop. Wangi Wangi is predominantly residential, and most residents commute outside the area. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 95% of residents. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling in the area.

According to the 2021 Census, 24.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 27 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 4 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Wangi Wangi is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Wangi Wangi faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were found to be high across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover was relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population, which is around 1,574 people. The most common medical conditions in the area were arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 13.1% and 8.8% of residents respectively. Conversely, 57.3% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 34.5% of residents aged 65 and over, totaling 1,062 people, which is higher than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

Wangi Wangi is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Wangi Wangi, as per the census data from June 2016, showed low cultural diversity with 88.6% of its population born in Australia and 91.1% being citizens. The majority, 95.7%, spoke English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 53.4%.

Compared to Regional NSW where 55.9% were Christians, Wangi Wangi had a slightly lower percentage. The top three ancestral groups in Wangi Wangi were English (33.6%), Australian (29.1%), and Scottish (9.0%). Notably, Welsh people made up 0.8%, higher than the regional average of 0.5%. Hungarian ancestry was also relatively high at 0.3% compared to 0.2% regionally. However, Australian Aboriginal representation was lower at 3.6% compared to the regional average of 4.6%.

Wangi Wangi ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

The median age in Wangi Wangi is 54 years, which is significantly higher than Regional NSW's average of 43 years and considerably older than the national norm of 38 years. Compared to the Regional NSW average, the cohort aged 65-74 is notably over-represented at 18.6% in Wangi Wangi, while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 8.3%. This concentration of the 65-74 age group is well above the national average of 9.4%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 10.4% to 12.3%, while those aged 15 to 24 increased from 8.1% to 9.2%. Conversely, the cohort aged 55 to 64 has declined from 16.4% to 14.2%. By 2041, Wangi Wangi is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition, with the 85+ age cohort projected to expand considerably by 56 people (51%) from 110 to 167. Conversely, population declines are projected for the cohorts aged 5-14 and 55-64.