Wilberforce (NSW)

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

Wilberforce (NSW) population estimated at 2,957 as of Nov 2025. No change since 2021 Census reporting same figure. Growth inferred from resident population estimate of 2,948 by AreaSearch using latest ERP data release by ABS (June 2024), plus three validated new addresses. Population density: 92 persons per square kilometer. Wilberforce's 0.0% growth since census compares to SA3 area's 1.1%. Natural growth contributed approximately 72.0% of recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with base year 2022. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2-level projections from 2022 are used, with growth rates applied to all areas until 2041. Future population trend: expected increase of 290 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 10.6%.

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

Wilberforce has received approximately two dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling around ten homes. In FY26 so far, one approval has been recorded. The area's population decline in recent years has resulted in adequate development activity relative to its size, which is beneficial for buyers. New properties are constructed at an average cost of $787,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

This financial year, $629,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting Wilberforce's residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wilberforce has significantly less development activity, which is 67.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. Additionally, recent building activity consists solely of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 1985 people, reflecting Wilberforce's quiet, low activity development environment.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Wilberforce is expected to grow by 313 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Wilberforce has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

AreaSearch has identified two projects that could significantly impact the local area's performance. These include Pitt Town Bypass, planned for completion in 2025, and Hawkesbury-Neap Valley Flood Management, expected to finish by 2027. Multiple Residential Subdivisions Box Hill is another notable project, with no specified completion date. Additionally, Box Hill Industrial Precinct is undergoing development.

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The employment landscape in Wilberforce shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Wilberforce has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is notably represented, with an unemployment rate of 4.8% as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, there are 1,654 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is 0.6% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Wilberforce stands at 67.3%, surpassing Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in construction, education & training, and retail trade. Construction employment levels are particularly high, at 2.4 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical jobs have limited presence, with only 4.4% of employment compared to the regional average of 11.5%. It appears there are limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population numbers. Between August 2024 and September 2025, Wilberforce's labour force increased by 0.1%, while employment declined by 0.5%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labour force grow by 2.4%, with unemployment rising by only 0.2 percentage points. State-level data from NSW up to 25-Nov-25 shows employment contracted by 0.03%, losing 2,260 jobs, while the state unemployment rate was at 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate stood at 4.3%. Job and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 indicate that overall employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Wilberforce's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.1% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does 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 released for financial year ended June 2023 indicates that Wilberforce suburb had a median income among taxpayers of $54,758 and an average income of $69,913. This is slightly above the national average. In comparison, Greater Sydney's median income was $60,817 with an average of $83,003 for financial year ended June 2023. Based on Wage Price Index growth rate of 8.86% since then, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $59,610 (median) and $76,107 (average). Census data shows that household, family and personal incomes in Wilberforce rank highly nationally, between the 69th and 81st percentiles. The earnings profile reveals that the income bracket of $1,500 - $2,999 is dominant with 31.9% of residents (943 people). This pattern is similar to the surrounding region where 30.9% of residents fall within this income range. Wilberforce demonstrates considerable affluence with 35.2% of its residents earning over $3,000 per week, which supports premium retail and service offerings in the area. Housing expenses account for 14.3% of income. Strong earnings rank residents within the 82nd percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Wilberforce is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Wilberforce's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.5% houses and 3.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 98.7% houses and 1.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wilberforce was 36.2%, similar to Sydney metro, with the rest being mortgaged (46.3%) or rented (17.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,364, higher than Sydney's average of $2,308. Median weekly rent in Wilberforce was $410, slightly above Sydney's figure of $430. Nationally, Wilberforce's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 80.9% of all households, including 42.2% couples with children, 28.2% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 19.1%, with lone person households at 16.9% and group households comprising 2.3%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.9.

Wilberforce shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area's university qualification rate is 15.6%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 40.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 10.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are held by 43.5% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 32.8%. Educational participation is high, with 28.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.5% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 3.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis reveals 44 active stops operating within Wilberforce. These stops are serviced by 24 routes, providing 191 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is excellent, with residents located an average of 175 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 27 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 4 weekly trips per individual stop.

Wilberforce's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance across Wilberforce.

Both young and old age cohorts have low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover rate is approximately 55%, covering about 1,613 people. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.6%) and mental health issues (7.2%). Around 72.8% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 70.4% in Greater Sydney. Wilberforce has 17.8% of residents aged 65 and over (526 people), lower than the 18.9% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

Wilberforce is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Wilberforce's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 89.9% of its population born in Australia. Citizenship stood at 93.7%, and English speakers were 95.0%. Christianity dominated Wilberforce, comprising 65.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.4%.

The top three ancestral groups were Australian (31.8%), English (30.7%), and Irish (7.7%). Notably, Maltese representation was higher at 5.5% than the regional average of 4.8%, while Lebanese and Serbian populations were also notable at 0.4% each compared to their respective regional averages of 0.4% and 0.1%.

Wilberforce's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Wilberforce is 39 years, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and close to Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the 55-64 age group is notably over-represented in Wilberforce at 13.8%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 10.8%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.0% to 5.5% of Wilberforce's population, whereas the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 16.0% to 13.9%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Wilberforce. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 208%, reaching 173 people from the current 56. Demographic aging will continue as residents aged 65 and older represent 89% of anticipated growth. Conversely, the 15-24 and 55-64 age groups are expected to experience population declines.