Willmot

Willmot 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, Willmot's population is estimated at around 2,461 people. This reflects an increase of 79 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,382 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 2,461 following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of two new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,704 persons per square kilometer, placing Willmot in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 3.3% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth rate of 3.1%. Natural growth contributed approximately 58% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Willmot is expected to increase by 297 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 13.8% over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Willmot has seen around 2 new homes approved per year. Over the past 5 financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 10 homes were approved, with 1 more approved in FY-26 so far.

Based on an average of 0.3 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over these years, new construction is matching or outpacing demand, providing buyers with more options and enabling population growth that could exceed current expectations. The average construction value for new properties is $216,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. Compared to Greater Sydney, Willmot shows substantially reduced construction, 68.0% below the regional average per person, which typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. However, building activity has accelerated in recent years. This level is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

Recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, preserving Willmot's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 993 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. Looking ahead, Willmot is expected to grow by 339 residents through to 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

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

No projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to impact the area. Key projects include M12 Motorway (Western Sydney Airport Motorway), Richmond Road Upgrade - M7 to Townson Road, The Ponds North West Growth Area - Adjacent Precincts, and Tallawong to St Marys (T2SM) Passenger Rail Corridor.

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

Willmot has a balanced workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 19.3% as of June 2025, based on AreaSearch data aggregation.

There were 865 residents employed while the unemployment rate was 15.1% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Willmot is significantly lower at 38.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in transport, postal & warehousing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area has a strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share of 2.9 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical employs only 3.0% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 6.4%, while labour force increased by 6.0%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a rise in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Willmot's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

Willmot's median income among taxpayers in financial year 2022 was $35,024. The average income stood at $38,346 during the same period. In comparison, Greater Sydney had a median income of $56,994 and an average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61%, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $39,441 (median) and $43,181 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Willmot fall between the 2nd and 4th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 28.9% of Willmot's population falls within the $400 - 799 income range, unlike the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Willmot, with only 76.0% of income remaining, ranking at the 4th percentile nationally.

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

Willmot's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 85.7% houses and 14.3% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 80.7% houses and 19.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Willmot was at 19.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 20.4% and rented ones at 60.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,565, below Sydney metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent in Willmot was $290, compared to Sydney metro's $350. Nationally, Willmot's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 70.1% of all households, including 25.2% couples with children, 15.4% couples without children, and 26.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 29.9%, with lone person households at 25.7% and group households comprising 4.0%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 3.1.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 8.9%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. This disparity presents both challenges and opportunities for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 6.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.0%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 34.3% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 8.0% and certificates at 26.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 35.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.4% in primary, 11.4% in secondary, and 3.0% in tertiary education. Willmot Public School serves the area, with an enrollment of 183 students as of a recent report (ICSEA: 828). The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. Local school capacity is limited at 7.4 places per 100 residents, compared to the regional average of 18.0, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

The analysis of public transport in Willmot shows that there are currently 21 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes. There are five individual routes in total, providing a collective weekly passenger trip count of 340.

The accessibility of transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically located an average of 121 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are 48 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 16 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Willmot is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Willmot faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 42% of Willmot's total population (around 1,039 people), compared to 47.8% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 10.8% and 10.3% of residents respectively.

Conversely, 59.7% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 71.2% in Greater Sydney. Willmot has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 14.5% (356 people), compared to 13.1% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are challenging but generally align with the overall population's health profile.

Willmot 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

Willmot's population was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 25.9% born overseas and 21.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Willmot, comprising 56.9% of its population, similar to Greater Sydney's 56.6%. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (26.5%), English (20.4%), and Other (14.0%).

Notably, Samoan ancestry was higher at 4.1%, Maori at 2.1%, and Australian Aboriginal at 11.0%, compared to regional averages of 3.6%, 1.2%, and 4.4% respectively.

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

Willmot's median age is 32 years, which is younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and significantly lower than Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Willmot has a higher percentage of residents aged 15-24 (17.0%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (10.3%). According to post-2021 Census data, the age group of 15-24 has increased from 16.2% to 17.0%, while the age group of 25-34 has decreased from 14.3% to 13.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Willmot's age profile will change significantly. The strongest projected growth is in the 65-74 cohort, with a 47% increase adding 101 residents to reach 321. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 35-44 cohorts.