Werrington County

Werrington County is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population for the Werrington County statistical area (Lv2) is around 3,800. This reflects an increase of 102 people from the 2021 Census figure of 3,698. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of a resident population of 3,771 in Jun 2024 and validation of eight new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,835 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Natural growth contributed approximately 74.0% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch's projections for the area are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data 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 ABS data. By 2041, the area is expected to increase by 223 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total gain of 5.7% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Werrington County, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, indicates Werrington County has experienced around 9 dwellings receiving development approval each year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 48 homes. So far in FY-26, 5 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 0.8 people moved to the area per dwelling built.

New construction matches or outpaces demand, offering buyers more options and enabling population growth. The average value of new dwellings is $283,000, reflecting more affordable housing options. In FY-26, there have been $3.5 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Werrington County records markedly lower building activity, at 58.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. It is also under the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations.

New development consists of 73.0% detached houses and 27.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing, which is currently 99.0% houses, indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. With around 583 people per dwelling approval, Werrington County reflects a highly mature market. Population forecasts indicate Werrington County will gain 217 residents through to 2041, based on AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified twelve projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones are Nepean Hospital Redevelopment, The Quarter - Penrith Health & Education Precinct, Cambridge Gardens Estate (Stage 3 & 4), and Kings Central Werrington. Below is a list of most relevant projects.

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Werrington County ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Werrington County has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is notably prevalent, with an unemployment rate of 2.0% as per AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of September 2025, the employment figure stands at 2,111 residents, while the unemployment rate is 2.2% lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. The workforce participation rate is 62.7%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key employment sectors include construction, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing. Notably, construction employs 1.6 times the regional average, while professional & technical services account for just 4.5% of local workers, lower than Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparison of working population against resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.8%, with a corresponding 3.2% decline in employment, leading to a 0.5 percentage point drop in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with unemployment rising slightly by 0.2 percentage points. Statewide, NSW recorded a 0.03% contraction in employment (losing 2,260 jobs) as of 25-Nov-25, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, favourable compared to the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Werrington County's current employment mix indicates potential local employment increases of 6.1% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

The suburb of Werrington County had a median taxpayer income of $55,067 and an average income of $62,181 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, based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86%, estimated incomes would be approximately $59,946 (median) and $67,690 (average). Census data shows that incomes in Werrington County cluster around the 64th percentile nationally. The income distribution reveals that the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates with 40.0% of residents (1,520 people), similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 30.9%. After housing costs, 84.9% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Werrington County is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Werrington County's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 99.2% houses and 0.8% other dwellings such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Sydney metro's composition of 77.4% houses and 22.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Werrington County stood at 35.1%, with mortgaged dwellings accounting for 45.3% and rented properties making up 19.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, aligning with Sydney metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $415 compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Werrington County's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Werrington County features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 81.4% of all households, including 37.5% couples with children, 29.1% couples without children, and 13.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 18.6%, with lone person households at 16.2% and group households comprising 2.5%. The median household size is 2.8 people, aligning with the Greater Sydney average.

Werrington County faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 13.1%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 40.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 30.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.3% in primary education, 6.7% in secondary education, and 3.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Werrington County has 37 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. There are 17 different bus routes serving these stops, together offering 853 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 137 meters.

On average, there are 121 bus trips per day across all routes, which translates to about 23 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Werrington County faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions being somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 52% of the total population (~1,958 people), compared to 55.2% across Greater Sydney.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and arthritis, impacting 9.5% and 8.9% of residents respectively. 66.2% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.5% across Greater Sydney. As of 18th June 2021, the area has 18.2% of residents aged 65 and over (691 people), which is higher than the 14.1% in Greater Sydney. This is broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Werrington County ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Werrington County had a lower than average cultural diversity, with 82.8% of its population born in Australia, 89.0% being citizens, and 90.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 59.4% of people in Werrington County, compared to 57.9% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (29.0%), English (26.8%), and Irish (7.7%).

Notably, Hungarian (0.5%) and Maltese (2.4%) were overrepresented compared to regional figures of 0.3% and 2.9%, respectively. Maori representation was also higher at 1.3%.

Werrington County's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Werrington County has a median age of 37, matching Greater Sydney's figure and closely resembling Australia's median age of 38. The 65-74 age group constitutes 11.5% of the county's population compared to Greater Sydney. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort makes up 14.3%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 3.5% to 5.0% of the population. Meanwhile, the 55-64 age group has decreased from 11.2% to 9.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Werrington County's age structure. Notably, the 85+ group is expected to grow by 179%, reaching 180 people from its current figure of 64. This growth reflects a broader aging population trend, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 62% of projected growth. Conversely, the 5-14 and 0-4 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines.