Wentworth Falls

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

Wentworth Falls' population is estimated at around 6,506 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 78 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,428. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 6,438 following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of 29 new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 309 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Wentworth Falls has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.4%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to this methodology, population is expected to decline by 67 persons by 2041, while specific age cohorts like 75-84 are projected to increase by 314 people.

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

Wentworth Falls recorded approximately 9 residential properties granted approval annually, with an estimated 49 homes approved between financial years FY-21 and FY-25. In the current financial year FY-26, around 7 homes have been approved so far. Over the past five financial years, an average of 0.4 new residents per year per dwelling constructed was recorded.

This suggests that new construction is matching or outpacing demand in Wentworth Falls. The average expected construction cost value for new dwellings is $320,000. In comparison to Greater Sydney, Wentworth Falls has around three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 21st percentile nationally, indicating relatively constrained buyer choice. This activity reflects the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

New development consists predominantly of detached dwellings (89.0%) with a smaller proportion of townhouses or apartments (11.0%), preserving Wentworth Falls' low density nature. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 801 people, reflecting its quiet development environment. Given stable or declining population forecasts, Wentworth Falls may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Wentworth Falls has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

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Employment performance in Wentworth Falls exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Wentworth Falls has a highly educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate in September 2025 was 2.3%, lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

There were 2,995 residents employed, representing an unemployment rate 1.8% below the regional level. Workforce participation lagged significantly at 50.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. Wentworth Falls has a particular specialization in education & training, with an employment share of 1.7 times the regional level.

However, finance & insurance is under-represented, with only 2.4% of Wentworth Falls's workforce compared to 7.3% in Greater Sydney. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities. Over the 12 months to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.9%, alongside a 3.5% employment decline, resulting in an unemployment rate fall of 0.4 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney where employment rose by 2.1%. State-level data to 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%, compared favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, with local employment growth patterns differing significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Wentworth Falls's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Wentworth Falls' median income is $46,418 and the average income is $67,583. This compares to Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Wentworth Falls are approximately $50,531 (median) and $73,571 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Wentworth Falls rank modestly, between the 37th and 37th percentiles. The predominant income cohort spans 28.9% of locals (1,880 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, aligning with regional levels where this cohort represents 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.2% of income remaining, ranking at the 38th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

The latest Census evaluation of Wentworth Falls' dwelling structures showed 95.7% houses and 4.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 95.7% houses and 4.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wentworth Falls was at 47.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.5% and rented ones at 17.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,080, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,033. The median weekly rent figure in Wentworth Falls was $430, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Wentworth Falls' mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,080 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 68.8% of all households, including 25.8% couples with children, 33.2% couples without children, and 8.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 31.2%, with lone person households at 28.2% and group households comprising 3.0%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.4.

Educational achievement in Wentworth Falls places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Wentworth Falls has a notably high level of educational attainment among its residents aged 15 and above, with 39.9% holding university qualifications. This figure is significantly higher than the SA4 region's 23.9% and Australia's 30.4%. The area's residents have a strong advantage in knowledge-based opportunities due to this substantial educational edge. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 23.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 12.0% and graduate diplomas at 4.3%.

Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 32.7% of residents holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 12.8% and certificates at 19.9%. Educational participation is notably high in Wentworth Falls, with 27.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.2% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Wentworth Falls has 85 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 29 different routes that collectively facilitate 1,257 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport in the area is rated as good, with residents on average being located 295 meters from their nearest transport stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 179 trips per day, which equates to approximately 14 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Wentworth Falls is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Wentworth Falls faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent among both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover stands at approximately 54% of the total population (~3,491 people), slightly higher than the average SA2 area rate. The most frequent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 10.9% of residents) and mental health issues (8.9%), while 61.9% report no medical ailments, compared to 64.1% in Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 31.1% (2,023 people), higher than the 24.3% average in Greater Sydney.

Wentworth Falls ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Wentworth Falls, as per the census data from June 2016, exhibited a lower than average level of cultural diversity. The population was predominantly Australian-born, with 78.7% having been born in Australia, and an overwhelming majority were citizens at 90.0%. English was spoken exclusively at home by 92.8% of the residents.

Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 43.3% of Wentworth Falls' population. However, Judaism showed a notable overrepresentation compared to Greater Sydney, with 0.2% of Wentworth Falls' population identifying as Jewish. Regarding ancestry, the top three groups were English at 30.7%, Australian at 23.6%, and Irish at 11.8%. Some other ethnic groups also showed variations in representation: French was overrepresented at 0.9% compared to the regional average of 0.6%, Scottish stood at 9.7% versus 9.0%, and Hungarian was slightly underrepresented at 0.4% compared to the region's 0.5%.

Wentworth Falls ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Wentworth Falls's median age is 50 years, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's 37 and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wentworth Falls has a higher proportion of residents aged 65-74 (16.3%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (5.7%). This concentration of 65-74 year-olds is well above the national average of 9.4%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has grown from 8.8% to 11.4%, while those aged 15 to 24 increased from 8.4% to 9.6%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has declined from 7.3% to 5.7%. By 2041, Wentworth Falls is expected to see significant shifts in its age composition. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 34%, reaching 995 residents from the current 741. This demographic aging trend continues as residents aged 65 and older represent all anticipated growth. Conversely, both the 65 to 74 and 0 to 4 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.