Werrington

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

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Werrington is around 6,574, reflecting a growth of 1,246 people since the 2021 Census. The population in 2021 was reported as 5,328. This increase represents a 23.4% change from the earlier figure. AreaSearch estimated the resident population at 6,336 following their examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and validated an additional 587 new addresses since the Census date. The resulting population density is 1,454 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Werrington's growth rate of 23.4% since the 2021 Census surpassed both the SA4 region (6.5%) and state averages, indicating it as a growth leader in the region.

Overseas migration contributed approximately 44.0% to overall population gains during recent periods, with other factors such as natural growth and interstate migration also being positive contributors. AreaSearch uses 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 utilized. Projected demographic shifts indicate a significant population increase in the top quartile of statistical areas across the nation. By 2041, the suburb of Werrington is expected to increase by 1,824 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 24.1% over the 17-year period based on aggregated SA2-level projections.

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

Werrington recorded approximately 105 residential properties granted approval annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 529 homes were approved, with another 43 approved so far in FY26. On average, 1.7 new residents arrived per new home each year during these five years.

The average construction value for new homes was $402,000. This financial year, $93.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Sydney, Werrington has 230.0% more construction activity per person, providing ample choice for buyers despite recent slowdowns. The national average is lower, reflecting developers' confidence in the area. New developments consist of 74.0% detached dwellings and 26.0% attached dwellings, maintaining Werrington's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes.

Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (43.0% at Census), indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. With around 84 people per dwelling approval, Werrington shows characteristics of a growth area. Population forecasts indicate it will gain 1,586 residents by 2041 based on AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate. Current development patterns suggest new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 25 projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones are Nepean Hospital Redevelopment, The Quarter - Penrith Health & Education Precinct, Werrington Enterprise Living and Learning Precinct (WELL Precinct) Stage 2, and Werrington Mixed-Use Precinct (Stockland & WSU). Below is a list of most relevant projects.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Werrington faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Werrington has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 5.5%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, there are 2,974 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 6.6% compared to Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Werrington stands at 64.0%, lower than Greater Sydney's 70.2%. Census responses reveal that 26.6% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing, with the latter sector showing notable concentration at 1.9 times the regional average. Professional & technical services have limited presence, with only 4.6% employment compared to the regional average of 11.5%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the year to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 4.3%, accompanied by a 3.9% decrease in employment, leading to a fall in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia indicate overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Werrington's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by similar rates, assuming constant population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The suburb of Werrington had a median taxpayer income of $51,431 and an average income of $58,074 in the financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This was lower than the national average, with Greater Sydney having a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median income would be approximately $55,988 and the average income $63,219, based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023. The 2021 Census showed household, family, and personal incomes in Werrington ranked modestly, between the 41st and 50th percentiles. Income analysis revealed that 38.0% of the population, equating to 2,498 individuals, fell within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, similar to the surrounding region where 30.9% occupied this bracket. Housing affordability pressures were severe in Werrington, with only 79.1% of income remaining, ranking at the 37th percentile.

Werrington displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Werrington's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 43.2% houses and 56.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Sydney metro's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Werrington stood at 16.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.0% and rented ones at 46.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,950, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Weekly rent figures were recorded at $360, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Werrington's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were below the national figure of $375.

Werrington features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 69.8% of all households, including 32.5% couples with children, 18.2% couples without children, and 17.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 30.2%, with lone person households at 25.3% and group households comprising 4.6%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Educational outcomes in Werrington fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 25.6%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 34.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (24.2%). Educational participation is high, with 32.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 11.8% in primary, 6.7% in secondary, and 5.2% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.8% in primary education, 6.7% in secondary education, and 5.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Werrington has 39 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 23 individual routes, collectively facilitating 4,956 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents located an average of 203 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential, with most commuters traveling outward. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 79%, while train usage stands at 17%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 26.6% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 708 trips per day, equating to approximately 127 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Werrington is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Werrington faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~3,283 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues (9.1%) and asthma (8.3%), while 71.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents show above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. As of June 20XX, the area has 10.1% of residents aged 65 and over (663 people), which is lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Werrington was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Werrington has a high level of cultural diversity, with 36.2% of its population born overseas and 33.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Werrington, comprising 48.1% of people. Notably, Hinduism is overrepresented in Werrington compared to the Greater Sydney average, with 10.3% of the population identifying as Hindu.

The top three represented ancestry groups are Australian (22.0%), English (19.3%), and Other (18.3%). There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Samoan is overrepresented at 2.6%, Filipino at 4.5%, and Maori at 2.1%.

Werrington hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Werrington's median age is 32 years, which is younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Werrington has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (14.8%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (3.2%). Post-2021 Census data shows that the 35-44 age group grew from 16.7% to 17.6%, while the 25-34 cohort declined from 17.7% to 16.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Werrington's age profile will change significantly. The 45-54 cohort is projected to grow by 37%, adding 288 residents to reach 1,064. The 0-4 group is expected to grow by 8%, adding 43 residents.