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 17,087 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 15,098 people, a rise of 1,989 individuals (13.2%). The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 16,555 following examination of ABS data released in June 2024 and an additional 254 validated new addresses since the Census date. This equates to a density ratio of 5,511 persons per square kilometer, placing Wentworthville in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate exceeded both state (7.6%) and metropolitan averages since the 2021 Census. Overseas migration contributed approximately 79.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Projected demographic shifts indicate significant population increase, with the Wentworthville SA2 expected to grow by 4,085 persons to 2041, reflecting an 18.9% gain 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 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 554 homes. So far in FY-26, 24 approvals have been recorded. An average of 3.1 new residents arrived per dwelling constructed annually between FY-21 and FY-25. This indicates supply lagging demand, potentially 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, 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 towards denser development appealing 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 adding 3,229 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Current construction levels suggest 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

A total of 30 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. These include key initiatives such as the Integrated Mental Health Complex Westmead, Wentworthville Centre Revitalisation, and Westmead Health Precinct Redevelopment. The following list details those projects 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 in the area is 3.4%.

Over the past year, there has been an estimated employment growth of 2.9%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 10,439 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.8% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. The workforce participation rate in Wentworthville is 63.0%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade.

Notably, the area has a high concentration of employment in professional & technical services, with levels at 1.3 times the regional average. However, construction employs only 4.9% of local workers, which is lower than Greater Sydney's 8.6%. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment in Wentworthville increased by 2.9%, while labour force grew by 3.5%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1% and unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points during the same period. State-level data from NSW as of 25-Nov shows employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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, although these estimates are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

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 comparison, Greater Sydney has a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Wentworthville are approximately $61,933 (median) and $74,905 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Wentworthville cluster around the 74th percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows that 36.8% of the population fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 30.9% similarly occupy this range. A substantial proportion of high earners, at 31.8%, indicates strong economic capacity throughout the suburb. 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 ownership patterns similar to 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 comparison, Sydney metro had 36.4% houses and 63.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wentworthville was at 16.9%, with the rest being mortgaged (33.8%) or rented (49.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,171, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,167. Median weekly rent was recorded at $425, compared to Sydney metro's $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 make up 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 2.6.

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 higher than national and state averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 55.6% possess university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and New South Wales' 32.2%. This high level of educational attainment indicates strong potential for knowledge-based opportunities in the area. 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 at 9.0% and certificates at 9.6%. Educational participation is high, 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 individual routes, collectively facilitating 5,807 weekly passenger trips. The area boasts excellent transport accessibility with residents typically located 125 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 829 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 76 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 exceptional results with low prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover rate is high at approximately 54%, covering around 9,250 people. Diabetes and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 5.1% and 4.2% of residents respectively. A total of 82.3% report no medical ailments, compared to 79.0% in Greater Sydney. The area has 10.1% seniors (aged 65 and over), numbering approximately 1,725 people, which is lower than Greater Sydney's 12.5%. However, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population despite being above average.

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 most culturally diverse populations in Australia, with 74.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 68.4% born overseas. Hinduism is the predominant religion, accounting for 47.5% of Wentworthville's population, compared to 28.8% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are Other (29.8%), Indian (29.6%), and English (8.3%).

Notably, Sri Lankan (1.8%) and Filipino (2.6%) groups are overrepresented in Wentworthville compared to regional averages of 0.9% and 2.4%, respectively, while Lebanese representation is slightly lower at 3.0%.

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 22.9%, but fewer residents aged 45-54 at 9.7%. This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the proportion of residents aged 5 to 14 has declined from 11.8% to 11.0%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes in Wentworthville. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 44%, adding 732 residents to reach a total of 2,390. Meanwhile, the 0-4 age group is expected to grow modestly by 3% (an increase of 33 people).