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 per ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations for the suburb of Wareemba, the estimated population as of May 2026 is around 1,525. This figure reflects a growth of 6 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 1,519. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 1,523 residents based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 11 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a population density ratio of 4,765 persons per square kilometer, placing Wareemba within the top 10% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch. Overseas migration drove recent population growth, contributing approximately 75.0% of overall gains.

AreaSearch employs 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. Applying growth rates from these aggregations to all areas projects Wareemba's population to grow by 47 persons to reach approximately 1,572 by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 3.0% over the 16-year period.

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, allocated from statistical area data, shows Wareemba averaged approximately 8 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 42 homes. As of FY-26, 85 approvals have been recorded. Despite population decline during this period, new supply has likely kept pace with demand, offering good choice to buyers. The average construction cost value of new homes is $913,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year, $2.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wareemba records 14.0% less building activity per person and ranks among the 26th percentile of areas assessed nationally, implying more limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing homes. New development consists of 33.0% detached dwellings and 67.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a shift from the area's existing housing composition (currently 56.0% houses) and indicating decreasing availability of developable sites. This change also reflects evolving lifestyles and demand for more diverse, affordable housing options. With around 612 people per dwelling approval, Wareemba reflects a highly mature market.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Wareemba is forecasted to gain 45 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

The impact of local infrastructure changes on an area's performance is significant. One major project has been identified by AreaSearch as likely to influence the area: Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy (PRCUTS) - Stage 2. Other key projects include TOGA Five Dock Mixed-Use Masterplan, Kings Bay Village, and Five Dock Station - Sydney Metro West. The following list details those projects most relevant to the area.

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Employment performance in Wareemba has been broadly consistent with national averages

Wareemba has a highly educated workforce with 757 residents employed as of December 2025. The unemployment rate in Wareemba is 3.1%. It is below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, standing at 1.1% lower.

Workforce participation in Wareemba lags behind Greater Sydney, at 61.1% compared to 68.8%. A significant portion of residents work from home, with 54.5% reporting this arrangement based on Census responses. The dominant employment sectors are professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. Wareemba specializes in finance & insurance, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Retail trade is under-represented, at 5.2% compared to Greater Sydney's 9.3%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Wareemba's labour force decreased by 2.5%, with employment declining by 2.9% and unemployment rising by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wareemba's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023. Wareemba's median income among taxpayers was $63,458 with an average of $95,212. This is high compared to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. By March 2026, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth would be approximately $70,007 (median) and $105,038 (average). Census data shows Wareemba's incomes rank high nationally: household at the 81st percentile, family at the 82nd, and personal at the 83rd. The $4000+ income bracket dominates with 29.0% of residents. Higher earners are prominent, with 40.4% exceeding $3,000 weekly. Housing costs consume 16.2% of income but strong earnings place disposable income at the 81st percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking is in the 9th decile.

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

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 compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wareemba stood at 43.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.2% and rented ones at 28.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,033, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. 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 were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 72.5 percent of all households, including 36.2 percent couples with children, 25.2 percent couples without children, and 10.3 percent single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 27.5 percent, with lone person households at 24.8 percent and group households comprising 1.7 percent of the total. 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 most common at 26.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are held by 28.3% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 12.5% and certificates at 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

Wareemba has five active public transport stops, all providing bus services. These stops are served by twelve different routes, offering a total of 1,967 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 128 meters to the nearest stop. The area is predominantly residential, with most commuters traveling outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 83% of residents, while buses account for 6%. On average, there are 1.1 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 54.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 281 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 393 weekly trips per individual 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 throughout Wareemba. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low, particularly among younger cohorts. Private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 64% of the total population (983 people), compared to 59.9% across 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. A total of 72.0% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. As of the assessment date (12th March 2022), 22.4% of residents were aged 65 and over (341 people), higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors presented some challenges, ranking lower nationally than 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, making up 70.8%, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are Italian (23.2%), English (18.6%), and Australian (18.1%).

Notably, Spanish (0.9%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.6%. Greek representation is also higher at 3.7% versus 1.9%, as is Croatian at 0.9% against a regional average of 0.7%.

Wareemba hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Wareemba is 43 years, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and exceeding the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 75-84 are particularly prominent, comprising 8.3% of the population, while the 25-34 age group is comparatively smaller at 9.7%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has grown from 9.7% to 12.5%, and the 75-84 cohort has increased from 7.3% to 8.3%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has declined from 12.4% to 11.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Wareemba's age structure. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to increase by 57 people (45%), growing from 126 to 184. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 94% of total population growth, reflecting Wareemba's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 25-34 and 45-54 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.