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 around 17,091 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,993 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 15,098 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 16,555 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 255 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 5,513 persons per square kilometer, making land in the suburb of Wentworthville a highly-sought resource. The suburb's growth rate exceeded both the state (7.8%) and Greater Sydney since the 2021 census. Overseas migration contributed approximately 79.0% 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. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections 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. Considering projected demographic shifts, the suburb is expected to grow by 4,159 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 19.3% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data indicates Wentworthville has experienced approximately 110 dwelling approvals each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 554 homes. As of FY-26, 24 approvals have been recorded. This results in an average of around 3.1 new residents per year arriving per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25. The supply is substantially lagging demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $392,000. There have been $31.1 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating 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, demonstrating a trend towards denser development that appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With around 202 people per dwelling approval, Wentworthville shows characteristics of a growth area. Future projections estimate Wentworthville will add approximately 3,296 residents by 2041 based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If current construction levels continue, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Area infrastructure significantly impacts local performance. AreaSearch identified 30 projects potentially affecting the area. Notable ones include Integrated Mental Health Complex Westmead, Wentworthville Centre Revitalisation, Westmead Health Precinct Redevelopment, and Integrated Mental Health Complex Westmead. Below details those likely most relevant.

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

Wentworthville has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate is 3.4%, lower than the national average. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.9%.

As of September 2025, there are 10,458 residents in work and the unemployment rate is 0.8% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation stands at 79.9%, higher than Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 46.3% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade.

Professional & technical services have a notable concentration in Wentworthville with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. Construction employs only 4.9% of local workers compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%. Over the year ending September 2025, employment increased by 2.9%, labour force grew by 3.5%, and unemployment rose by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.1% with a labour force growth of 2.4% and an unemployment increase of 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wentworthville's employment mix, local employment is estimated to grow by 7.1% over five years and 14.5% over ten years.

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 ending June 2023 shows that median income in Wentworthville is $56,892 and average income stands at $68,809. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from July 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income in Wentworthville is approximately $61,933 and average income is around $74,905 by September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Wentworthville cluster around the 74th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 36.8% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, reflecting broader area patterns where 30.9% fall within this range. Notably, 31.8% have incomes above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity in the suburb. Housing costs consume 17.1% of income, but disposable income still ranks at the 76th percentile nationally. 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 37.4% houses and 62.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wentworthville stood at 16.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.8% and rented dwellings at 49.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,171, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Wentworthville was $425, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Wentworthville's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,171 against the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure 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, 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 exceeds national averages. Among residents aged 15+, 55.6% have university qualifications, surpassing Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. 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%, with advanced diplomas at 9.0% and certificates at 9.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.0% 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

The analysis of public transport in Wentworthville shows that there are currently 76 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services. In total, these stops are serviced by 51 individual routes, which collectively provide 5,807 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically located approximately 125 meters from the nearest transport stop. As Wentworthville is primarily a residential area, most residents commute outward for work or other purposes. The dominant mode of transportation among residents is car, used by 65% of them, followed by train at 23% and bus at 6%.

On average, there are 0.9 vehicles per dwelling in Wentworthville, which is below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a high percentage of residents, specifically 46.3%, work from home, which may reflect the COVID-19 conditions during that period. The service frequency across all routes averages at 829 trips per day, 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 indicates strong performance across Wentworthville, as per AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Younger cohorts particularly exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions.

Approximately 54% (~9,253 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%. Diabetes and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 5.1% and 4.2% respectively. About 82.3% of residents report being free from medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Wentworthville has 10.5% (1,794 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally compared to 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 a high level of cultural diversity, with 74.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 68.4% born overseas. The predominant religion is Hinduism, at 47.5%, compared to 5.2% in Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry, the top groups are Other (29.8%), Indian (29.6%), and English (8.3%).

Notably, Sri Lankan, Lebanese, and Filipino ethnicities have higher representations in Wentworthville than regionally: Sri Lankan at 1.8% vs 0.3%, Lebanese at 3.0% vs 2.6%, and Filipino at 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 Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wentworthville has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 at 22.2%, but fewer residents aged 45-54 at 9.8%. This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.4%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 has increased from 5.6% to 6.2%, while the proportion of those aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 11.8% to 10.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Wentworthville. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 43%, adding 719 residents to reach a total of 2,394. Meanwhile, the 0-4 age cohort is expected to grow by a modest 3% (an increase of 39 people).