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 Feb 2026, the population of Wareemba is estimated at around 1,544. This reflects an increase of 25 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,519. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of resident population at 1,536 following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of additional 11 new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 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.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 for areas not covered by this data, 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. Looking ahead, population projections anticipate lower quartile growth, with Wareemba expected to increase by 65 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 4.5% in total over the 17 years.

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 experienced around 8 dwelling approvals annually over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 42 homes. As of FY-26, 79 approvals have been recorded. Population decline in the area suggests new supply has likely kept up with demand, offering good choice to buyers. Average construction value per dwelling is $913,000, indicating developers focus on premium market high-end developments.

This financial year saw $2.0 million in commercial approvals, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wareemba has 14.0% less new development per person and ranks among the 26th percentile nationally, offering more limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing homes. Recent construction comprises 33.0% detached houses and 67.0% townhouses or apartments, shifting from the area's existing housing composition of 56.0% houses. This demonstrates decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles requiring more diverse, affordable housing options. The location has approximately 618 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market.

Future projections estimate Wareemba adding 70 residents by 2041. Current construction levels 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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified one major project likely affecting this region: Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy (PRCUTS) - Stage 2, TOGA Five Dock Mixed-Use Masterplan, Kings Bay Village, and Five Dock Station - Sydney Metro West are key projects.

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

Wareemba has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 2.9%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025780 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.3% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Wareemba lags behind Greater Sydney at 62.8%, compared to the latter's 70.0%. Census responses indicate that 54.5% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Key industries for employment among residents are professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. Finance & insurance is notably concentrated in Wareemba, with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

Retail trade is under-represented, with only 5.2% of Wareemba's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 9.3%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, Wareemba's labour force decreased by 0.1% and employment declined by 0.6%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Wareemba's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though these are simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for 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 ranks high in Australia compared to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median would be approximately $69,080 and the average $103,648, based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86%. The 2021 Census ranks Wareemba's household, family, and personal incomes between the 81st and 83rd percentiles nationally. Income distribution in Wareemba differs from metropolitan trends, with 29.0% earning $4000+ weekly compared to 30.9% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly in the region. A substantial 40.4% exceed $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 81st percentile. 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 latest Census evaluated Wareemba's dwelling structures as 55.7% houses and 44.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), 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, and the median weekly rent figure was $600, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470 respectively. Nationally, Wareemba's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 constitute 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% 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 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% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 9.4% in primary, 7.7% in secondary, and 4.8% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 26.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.4% in primary education, 7.7% in secondary education, and 4.8% pursuing 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 cater to twelve unique routes, facilitating 1,967 weekly passenger trips collectively. Transport access is rated excellent with residents typically situated 128 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most residents commute outward using cars at 83%, while 6% opt for buses. On average, there are 1.1 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 54.5% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 281 trips daily, amounting 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 across Wareemba. AreaSearch's assessment shows low prevalence of chronic conditions among younger cohorts, with only approximately 8.8% affected by arthritis and 6.3% by asthma. Around 72.0% of residents report no medical ailments.

Private health cover is exceptionally high at about 64.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%. However, Wareemba has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, with 22.6% (348 people) compared to Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges but rank 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 had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 29.7% of its population born overseas and 29.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Wareemba, comprising 70.8% of people, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three represented ancestry groups were Italian (23.2%), English (18.6%), and Australian (18.1%).

Notably, Spanish (0.9%) was overrepresented in Wareemba compared to the regional average of 0.6%. Similarly, Greek (3.7%) and Croatian (0.9%) groups were also overrepresented in Wareemba relative to their regional averages of 1.9% and 0.7%, respectively.

Wareemba hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Wareemba is 43 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and also exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 75-84 years are particularly prominent, making up 8.5% of the population, while those aged 25-34 years form a smaller group at 9.2%. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of Wareemba's population aged 15-24 has grown from 9.7% to 12.5%, and the 75-84 age cohort has increased from 7.3% to 8.5%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has declined from 10.6% to 9.2%, and the 5-14 age group has dropped from 12.4% to 11.3%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Wareemba's age structure. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to increase by 61 people (47%), growing from 131 to 193. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 93% of total population growth, reflecting Wareemba's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 45-54 and 25-34 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.