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 was estimated at 16,497 as of November 2025, reflecting a growth of 1,399 people since the 2021 Census. The ABS ERP estimate for surrounding areas applied to Wentworthille by AreaSearch in June 2024 showed a resident population of 16,308. This increase was partly due to 254 validated new addresses since the Census date. The suburb's population density is 5,321 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top 10% nationally according to AreaSearch. Wentworthville's growth rate of 9.3% since the 2021 Census exceeded both state (6.7%) and metropolitan area averages. Overseas migration contributed approximately 79.0% of overall 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 this data. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. Based on these projections, Wentworthville is forecasted to grow significantly, gaining 4,121 persons by 2041 and reflecting a total gain of 23.4% over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Wentworthville shows an average of 116 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years. This totals approximately 582 homes from FY-20 to FY-24. As of FY-26, 17 approvals have been recorded. The area has seen an average of 2.9 people moving in per new home constructed over these years.

New homes are being built at an average cost of $392,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms. In FY-26, Wentworthville has registered $58.9 million in commercial approvals, indicating high levels of local commercial activity. When compared to Greater Sydney, Wentworthville maintains similar development levels per person, preserving market equilibrium with surrounding areas. However, building activity has slowed in recent years.

Recent construction consists of 22.0% standalone homes and 78.0% townhouses or apartments, suggesting a trend towards denser development. With around 233 people moving in per dwelling approval, Wentworthville indicates a developing market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is projected to add approximately 3,855 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Thirty projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance. Key projects include the Integrated Mental Health Complex Westmead, Wentworthville Centre Revitalisation, Integrated Mental Health Complex Westmead, and Westmead Health and Innovation District. 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 a highly educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate was 3.4% as of June 2025, which is below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.4%. There were 10,353 residents in work as of June 2025, with an unemployment rate 0.8% lower than Greater Sydney's and workforce participation at 63.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade are the leading employment industries among residents. Wentworthville has a notably high concentration in professional & technical services, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

However, construction employs only 4.9% of local workers, compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 2.4%, while labour force grew by 3.2%, resulting in a rise in unemployment by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6%, labour force grow by 2.9%, and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest that national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates varying significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Wentworthville's employment mix indicates that local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.5% over ten years.

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 ending June 2022 shows income in Wentworthville is above the national average. The median income is $56,889 and the average income stands at $68,806. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $56,994 and an average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year ending June 2022, current estimates would be approximately $64,063 (median) and $77,482 (average) as of September 2025. From the Census conducted in August 2021, household, family and personal incomes in Wentworthville cluster around the 74th percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows 36.8% of the population fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, with a substantial proportion of high earners (31.8%) above $3,000 per week. High housing costs consume 17.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 76th percentile nationally and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Wentworthville features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Wentworthville's dwellings, 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 36.4% houses and 63.6% 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 in the area was $2,171, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent in Wentworthville was $425, slightly higher than Sydney metro's figure of $420. Nationally, Wentworthville's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than 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% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.6.

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 high, with 55.6% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. 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% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.6% in primary, 7.8% in tertiary, and 5.8% in secondary education.

Wentworthville's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,865 students as of the latest data. The area demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages with an ICSEA score of 1106. All three schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. School places per 100 residents stand at 11.3, below the regional average of 18.0, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

Wentworthville has 72 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 51 individual routes that collectively facilitate 4,401 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these transport options is rated as excellent, with residents typically situated 124 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, service frequency across all routes amounts to 628 trips per day, equating to approximately 61 weekly trips per individual stop.

Wentworthville's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Wentworthville's health outcomes show excellent results with low prevalence rates for common health conditions across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover stands at approximately 54%, covering around 8,931 individuals. The most prevalent medical conditions are diabetes (affecting 5.1% of residents) and arthritis (impacting 4.2%). A significant majority, 82.3%, report no medical ailments, compared to 79.0% in Greater Sydney. Wentworthville has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 10.1% (1,666 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 12.5%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those in 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 28.8%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (29.8%), Indian (29.6%), and English (8.3%).

These figures exceed their respective regional averages: Other by 6.1%, Indian by 11.2%, and English by 0.7%. Additionally, certain ethnic groups show notable disparities in representation: Sri Lankan at 1.8% (regional average is 0.9%), Lebanese at 3.0% (compared to the regional 3.5%), and Filipino at 2.6% (close to the regional 2.4%).

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 median age of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wentworthville has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 years old (22.9%) but fewer residents aged 45-54 years old (9.7%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 5 to 14 years has decreased from 11.8% to 11.0%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Wentworthville. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow by 49%, adding 791 residents and reaching a total of 2,392. Meanwhile, the 0-4 age cohort is expected to grow by a modest 7% (83 people).