Werrington Downs

Werrington Downs has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

As of Feb 2026, the population of the suburb of Werrington Downs is estimated at around 3,227, reflecting an increase of 6 people since the 2021 Census. The resident population was estimated at 3,195 by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,907 persons per square kilometer. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 74.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year.

For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth of Australian statistical areas, with the suburb expected to grow by 81 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 1.5% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Werrington Downs is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Werrington Downs has had no new homes approved in the past five-year period. This indicates a fully developed suburb with limited opportunities for new construction. The lack of new supply generally supports demand for established properties and contributes to price stability.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Werrington Downs records markedly lower building activity. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. This is also lower than the national average, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints.

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

The performance of a region is significantly impacted by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified three projects that are expected to influence this area. Notable projects include Nepean Hospital Redevelopment, Cambridge Gardens Estate (Stage 3 & 4), Oxford Green Estate, and The Quarter - Penrith Health & Education Precinct. The following list details those projects likely to have the most relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis places Werrington Downs well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Werrington Downs has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs represented. Essential services sectors are well-represented in the area. According to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data, the unemployment rate is 2.6%.

As of December 2025, 1,833 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.6% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. The workforce participation rate is 74.8%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 70.2%. A significant portion, 30.2% of residents, work from home, which may have been influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

Construction is particularly strong with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 3.5% compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area appears to have limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the difference between working population and resident population counts. Between December 2024 and November 2025, labour force decreased by 4.5%, while employment declined by 4.3%, leading to a slight drop in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.2% during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Werrington Downs' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for localized population projections.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates that Werrington Downs' median income among taxpayers is $58,832, with an average of $66,432. This is lower than the national average and compares to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $64,045 (median) and $72,318 (average). Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Werrington Downs cluster around the 72nd percentile nationally. The data shows that 39.2% of individuals earn between $1,500 - 2,999, reflecting regional patterns where 30.9% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 15.7% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 75th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Werrington Downs, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.5% houses and 1.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Werrington Downs was at 30.1%, similar to Sydney metro, with the rest being mortgaged (52.6%) or rented (17.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent was $425, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Werrington Downs's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Werrington Downs features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 82.9% of all households, including 38.9% couples with children, 29.1% couples without children, and 13.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 17.1%, consisting of 15.3% lone person households and 1.6% group households. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Werrington Downs shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area has lower university qualification rates than Greater Sydney, at 14.9% compared to the average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common, with 10.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent among residents aged 15+, with 42.5% holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (31.9%). Educational participation is high, with 29.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes primary education (11.7%), secondary education (7.3%), and tertiary education (3.1%).

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

Analysis of public transport in Werrington Downs indicates 17 operational transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 19 different routes, offering a total of 309 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 181 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to the area's residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 94%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 30.2% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 44 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 18 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Werrington Downs 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 more prevalent than average at approximately 53% of the total population (~1,717 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions in the area were asthma and arthritis, impacting 8.8 and 7.6% of residents respectively, while 68.1% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents show above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 15.5% of residents aged 65 and over (500 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Werrington Downs had a cultural diversity below average, with 84.1% of its population born in Australia, 91.9% being citizens, and 90.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion in Werrington Downs, comprising 57.0%, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (30.6%), English (27.4%), and Other (7.0%).

These figures were substantially higher than the regional averages of 17.8%, 19.0%, and 16.0%, respectively. Notably, Maltese was overrepresented at 2.3% compared to 1.0% regionally, Polish at 1.0% compared to 0.6%, and Samoan at 0.8% compared to 0.5%.

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

Werrington Downs has a median age of 36 years, nearly matching Greater Sydney's average of 37 years, which is slightly below the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Werrington Downs has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (14.4%) but fewer residents aged 45-54 (10.0%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 75-84 has grown from 2.5% to 5.1%, while the 55-64 age group has declined from 13.7% to 11.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Werrington Downs' age profile. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 153%, adding 59 residents to reach a total of 98. Meanwhile, both the 15-24 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in number.