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 November 2025, the estimated population of Wareemba is around 1,556. This reflects an increase of 37 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,519. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 1,552 as of June 2024, based on ABS ERP data and validated new addresses. This results in a density ratio of 4,862 persons per square kilometer, placing Wareemba in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 75% to Wareemba's population growth during recent periods.

AreaSearch projects Wareemba's population to grow by 61 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 3.7% over the years 2022 to 2041.

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

AreaSearch analysis shows Wareemba averaged around 9 new dwelling approvals per year over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 47 homes. As of FY-26106 approvals have been recorded. The population has fallen during this period, suggesting new supply is meeting demand and providing good choice for buyers. Average construction value stands at $913,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year, $20.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wareemba maintains similar construction rates per person, keeping market balance consistent with the broader area. New development comprises 40.0% detached dwellings and 60.0% townhouses or apartments, offering affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This shift from the area's existing housing (currently 56.0% houses) suggests decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles requiring more diverse, affordable housing options. Wareemba shows characteristics of a low density area with around 257 people per dwelling approval.

Population forecasts indicate Wareemba will gain 57 residents by 2041. With 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

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

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

Wareemba has a highly educated workforce. The technology sector is particularly well-represented.

The unemployment rate in Wareemba was 2.8% as of June 2025. This is lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.4%. Workforce participation in Wareemba is similar to Greater Sydney's rate of 60.0%.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. Finance & insurance has a particularly strong presence, with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level. Retail trade, however, is under-represented in Wareemba, with only 5.2% of the 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. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.4%, labour force grew by 3.7%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.3 percentage points. In Greater Sydney during the same period, employment rose by 2.6%, labour force grew by 2.9%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years for national employment. 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 2022. Wareemba's median income among taxpayers was $63,458, with an average of $95,212. Nationally, these figures rank in the top percentile. Greater Sydney's median income was $56,994 and average was $80,856. Between financial year 2022 and September 2025, Wareemba's median income is estimated to reach approximately $71,460 and average $107,218, based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61%. Census data shows Wareemba's household, family, and personal incomes rank between the 81st and 83rd percentiles nationally. The $4000+ income bracket dominates with 29.0% of residents (451 people). Higher earners make up a substantial presence at 40.4%. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 81st percentile. Wareemba'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). In comparison, Sydney metro had 37.8% houses and 62.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wareemba was at 43.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.2% and rented ones at 28.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wareemba was $3,033, higher than Sydney metro's average of $3,000. The median weekly rent figure in Wareemba was recorded at $600, compared to Sydney metro's $560. 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 higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 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 constitute 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, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

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%. Current educational participation is high, with 26.9% of residents enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.4% in primary, 7.7% in secondary, and 4.8% in tertiary education. Educational facilities seem to be located outside the immediate catchment boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

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

Wareemba has five operational public transport stops, all of which offer bus services. These stops are served by twelve different routes that together facilitate 1,812 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these stops is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 128 meters from the nearest one.

On average, there are 258 trips per day across all routes, which amounts to approximately 362 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Wareemba is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Wareemba exhibits superior health outcomes with lower prevalence of common conditions among its general population compared to national averages, but higher within older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 64% (1,003 people) have private health cover, exceeding Greater Sydney's 68.8% and the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.8%) and asthma (6.3%), with 72.0% reporting no medical ailments, compared to 76.3% in Greater Sydney.

The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 21.7% (337 people) than Greater Sydney's 18.4%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to presenting challenges.

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 shows higher cultural diversity than most nearby markets, with 29.7% born overseas and 29.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Wareemba, making up 70.8%, compared to 57.1% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are Italian (23.2%), English (18.6%), and Australian (18.1%).

Notably, Spanish (0.9%) is slightly overrepresented in Wareemba compared to the regional average of 0.8%. Similarly, Greek representation stands at 3.7% versus 3.1%, and Croatian at 0.9% compared to the same regional figure.

Wareemba hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Wareemba is 43 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 75-84 years make up 7.9% of the population, while those aged 25-34 years comprise 9.6%. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of individuals aged 15-24 has increased from 9.7% to 12.0%, while the percentage of those aged 25-34 has decreased from 10.6% to 9.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Wareemba's age structure. The number of individuals aged 75-84 is projected to rise by 69 people (56%), from 122 to 192. Notably, the combined population growth for those aged 65 and above will account for 94% of total population growth, reflecting Wareemba's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the populations aged 15-24 and 45-54 are expected to decline.