Wareemba

Wareemba is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of February 2026, the estimated population of Wareemba is around 1,544, reflecting an increase of 25 people since the 2021 Census. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 1,536 residents following examination of ABS data released in June 2024 and validation of 11 new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 4,825 persons per square kilometer, placing Wareemba in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 75.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a 2022 base year for SA2 areas covered and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a 2021 base year for areas not covered.

Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Wareemba is projected to increase by 54 persons, reflecting a gain of approximately 3.0% over the 17 years based on aggregated SA2-level projections.

The level of residential development activity in Wareemba is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Wareemba experienced around 8 dwelling approvals annually over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 42 homes. So far in FY-26, 84 approvals have been recorded. This results in approximately 0 new residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating that supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand. The average construction value is $913,000, suggesting a focus on the premium market.

Commercial development activity has been minimal this financial year, with $2.0 million in approvals. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wareemba has 16.0% less new development per person and ranks among the 26th percentile of areas assessed nationally, offering limited buyer choices but supporting demand for existing homes. Recent construction comprises 33.0% detached houses and 67.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a shift towards denser development to cater to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This trend reflects decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles. The area has approximately 616 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market.

Future projections estimate Wareemba adding 46 residents by 2041, with current construction levels expected to adequately meet demand and potentially enable growth beyond current forecasts.

Wareemba 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 one major project that will affect this region: Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy (PRCUTS) - Stage 2. Other notable projects include TOGA Five Dock Mixed-Use Masterplan, Kings Bay Village, and Five Dock Station - Sydney Metro West. The following list details those most relevant to the area.

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Employment performance in Wareemba exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Wareemba has a highly educated workforce with a notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 2.9% as of AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025770 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.3%, which is below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Wareemba lagged behind Greater Sydney at 61.2% compared to 70.2%. According to Census responses, 54.5% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment among residents were professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. Finance & insurance had particularly notable concentration, with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

Retail trade was under-represented, with only 5.2% of Wareemba's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 9.3%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparing working population and resident population. In a 12-month period ending in May-25, labour force decreased by 2.2%, employment declined by 2.7%, leading to an unemployment rise of 0.4 percentage points. Conversely, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 projected a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years for national employment. Applying these projections to Wareemba's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, although this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not consider localised population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Wareemba's median income among taxpayers is $63,458, with an average of $95,212. This is among the highest in Australia, 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 for September 2025 would be approximately $69,080 (median) and $103,648 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Wareemba rank highly nationally, between the 81st and 83rd percentiles. Income distribution shows 29.0% earning $4000+ weekly (447 residents), unlike metropolitan trends where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 40.4% exceeding $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 81st percentile nationally, and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Wareemba displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Wareemba, as per the latest Census, consisted of 55.7% houses and 44.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is similar to Sydney metro's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wareemba stood at 43.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.2% and rented dwellings at 28.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,033, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Wareemba was $600, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Wareemba's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households make up 72.5% of all households, including 36.2% couples with children, 25.2% couples without children, and 10.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 27.5%, with lone person households at 24.8% and group households comprising 1.7%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Wareemba shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's university qualification rate is 37.3%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 49.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 26.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 28.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificates (15.8%). Educational participation is high, with 26.9% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.4% in primary, 7.7% in secondary, and 4.8% in tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis shows five active stops in Wareemba offering mixed bus services. These stops are covered by twelve routes serving 1,967 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated excellent with residents typically located 128 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most commuters travel outward; cars remain dominant at 83%, with 6% using buses. Average vehicle ownership is 1.1 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 54.5% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 281 trips daily across all routes, translating to approximately 393 weekly trips per stop.

Wareemba's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance across Wareemba. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were found to be low, particularly among younger cohorts. Private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 64% of the total population (995 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions were arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.8% and 6.3% of residents respectively. 72.0% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. As of the latest data (2021), 23.2% of Wareemba's population is aged 65 and over (358 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. While health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, they rank lower nationally compared to the broader population.

Wareemba was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Wareemba's population was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 29.7% born overseas and 29.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Wareemba, comprising 70.8% of its population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups based on country of birth of parents are Italian (23.2%), English (18.6%), and Australian (18.1%).

Notably, Spanish (0.9%) and Greek (3.7%) populations in Wareemba exceed regional averages of 0.6% and 1.9%, respectively, while Croatian representation is also higher at 0.9%.

Wareemba hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Wareemba is 43 years, considerably higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and substantially exceeding the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 75-84 years are particularly prominent, comprising 8.7% of the population, while the 25-34 year-olds make up only 9.2%, which is comparatively smaller than in Greater Sydney. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of 15-24 year-olds has grown from 9.7% to 12.5%, while the 75-84 age group increased from 7.3% to 8.7%. Conversely, the proportion of 25-34 year-olds has declined from 10.6% to 9.2%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Wareemba's age structure. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to increase solidly by 57 people (43%) from 134 to 192. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 97% of total population growth, reflecting Wareemba's aging demographic profile. On the other hand, the 25-34 and 15-24 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.