Wentworthville

Wentworthville lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Wentworthville's population is estimated at 17,091 as of February 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,993 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 15,098. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 16,555 in June 2024 and validation of 255 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 5,513 persons per square kilometer, placing Wentworthville in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 13.2% since the 2021 Census exceeded both the state average (7.8%) and Greater Sydney's growth rates, marking it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 79.0% of Wentworthville's population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses 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. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Projected demographic shifts indicate that Wentworthville is expected to experience significant population growth, with an increase of 4,862 persons forecast by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total gain of 25.3% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Wentworthville among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Based on AreaSearch analysis using ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data, Wentworthville has experienced around 110 dwellings receiving development approval each year over the past five financial years ending June 2025. This totals an estimated 552 homes. So far in the financial year 2026 (FY-26), 26 approvals have been recorded. On average, approximately 3.1 new residents per year arrive for each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25.

The supply of dwellings is substantially lagging behind demand, indicating heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $393,000. There have also been $31.1 million in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wentworthville has similar development levels per person, preserving market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas.

However, building activity has slowed in recent years. Recent construction comprises 24.0% standalone homes and 76.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a trend toward denser development which provides accessible entry options appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With around 203 people per dwelling approval, Wentworthville shows characteristics of a growth area. Future projections show Wentworthville adding approximately 4,326 residents by the year 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Existing development levels seem aligned with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

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

Thirty projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the local area significantly. These include notable initiatives such as the Integrated Mental Health Complex Westmead, Wentworthville Centre Revitalisation, Westmead Health Precinct Redevelopment, and another Integrated Mental Health Complex Westmead project. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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

Wentworthville has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate was 3.3% as of December 2025. Employment grew by an estimated 4.2% in the past year.

Residents' unemployment rate is 0.9% below Greater Sydney's rate, and participation is high at 79.9%. Home working is prevalent, with 46.3% of residents working from home. Key industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. Professional & technical employment is notably concentrated, at 1.3 times the regional average.

Construction employs just 4.9% locally, below Greater Sydney's 8.6%. Employment opportunities seem limited locally, as indicated by resident vs working population counts. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 4.2%, labour force by 4.4%, leading to a slight unemployment rise of 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.2% and labour force by 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wentworthville's industry mix suggests local employment could increase by 7.1% in five years and 14.5% in ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Wentworthville is above the national average. The median income is $56,892 and the average income stands at $68,809. In Greater Sydney, the median income is $60,817 and the average income is $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Wentworthville would be approximately $61,933 (median) and $74,905 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census data shows that incomes in Wentworthville cluster around the 74th percentile nationally. In this suburb, 36.8% of individuals fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to the broader area where 30.9% occupy this range. A substantial proportion, 31.8%, earn above $3,000 per week. High housing costs consume 17.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 76th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Wentworthville features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Wentworthville's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 37.4% houses and 62.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wentworthville was at 16.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.8% and rented ones at 49.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,171, lower than Sydney metro's $2,427. The median weekly rent was $425, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Wentworthville's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents were substantially above the national average of $375.

Wentworthville features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 76.7% of all households, including 45.4% couples with children, 21.1% couples without children, and 8.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 23.3%, with lone person households at 17.7% and group households comprising 5.5%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

Wentworthville's educational attainment is notably higher than national averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 55.6% have university qualifications, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and New South Wales' average of 32.2%. This high level of educational attainment positions Wentworthville favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 31.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (21.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%).

Vocational pathways account for 18.6% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas making up 9.0% and certificates 9.6%. Educational participation is high in Wentworthville, with 33.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.6% in primary education, 7.8% in tertiary education, and 5.8% pursuing secondary education.

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

Wentworthville has 76 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 51 different routes, collectively facilitating 5,807 weekly passenger trips. Residents have excellent access to transport, with an average distance of 125 meters to the nearest stop. The area is predominantly residential, with outward commuting being common. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation for most residents at 65%, followed by trains at 23% and buses at 6%. Vehicle ownership stands at 0.9 per dwelling, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 46.3% of residents work from home, a figure possibly influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Public transport services run an average of 829 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 76 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Wentworthville. AreaSearch's assessment indicates low mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, particularly among younger cohorts.

The prevalence of common health conditions is very low among these groups. Private health cover is high at approximately 54% of the total population (~9,253 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Diabetes and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in Wentworthville, impacting 5.1 and 4.2% of residents respectively. A total of 82.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 10.4% of residents aged 65 and over (1,777 people), which is lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally than those of the broader population.

Wentworthville is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Wentworthville has one of the highest levels of cultural diversity in Australia, with 74.7% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 68.4% born overseas. The predominant religion in Wentworthville is Hinduism, accounting for 47.5% of the population, significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%. In terms of ancestry, the three most prevalent groups are 'Other' (29.8%), Indian (29.6%), and English (8.3%).

These figures are substantially higher or notably lower compared to regional averages: Other (16.0%), Indian (3.6%), and English (19.0%). There are also notable differences in the representation of Sri Lankan, Lebanese, and Filipino ethnic groups: Sri Lankan is 1.8% vs regional 0.3%, Lebanese is 3.0% vs 2.6%, and Filipino is 2.6% vs 2.0%.

Wentworthville's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Wentworthville has a median age of 33, which is younger than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and significantly below Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wentworthville has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (22.6%), but fewer residents aged 45-54 (9.6%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably higher than the national figure of 14.4%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the proportion of Wentworthville's population aged 35 to 44 has increased from 19.3% to 20.2%, while the proportion of residents aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 11.8% to 10.6%. Population forecasts for Wentworthville in the year 2041 indicate substantial demographic shifts, with the strongest projected growth occurring among the 45-54 age group, which is expected to grow by 58%, adding 946 residents and reaching a total of 2,587. Meanwhile, the 0-4 age cohort is projected to grow by a modest 5% (an increase of 61 people).