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

The population of the Willmot statistical area (Lv2) is estimated to be around 2,548 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 166 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,382 people in the area. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,500 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional two validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of approximately 2,800 persons per square kilometer, placing Willmot in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 7.0% since the 2021 census exceeded that of the broader SA3 area at 5.2%, making it a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 58% of overall population gains during recent periods, primarily driving this growth.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. These projections anticipate a population increase just below the median of Australian statistical areas to 2041, with Willmot expected to expand by 303 persons over these years, reflecting an overall increase of approximately 10.1%.

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 in Willmot shows approximately 2 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 14 homes were approved, with 4 more approved so far in FY-26. Over these years, an average of 0.2 new residents per year per dwelling was recorded.

This suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing buyers with more options and potentially boosting population growth. The average construction cost value for new properties during this period was $216,000, below the regional average, indicating more affordable housing options. Commercial approvals in Willmot totalled $10,000 in FY-26, reflecting its residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Willmot has significantly lower building activity (55.0% below the regional average per person), suggesting limited new supply and stronger demand for established dwellings. However, development activity has increased recently.

New construction in Willmot has been exclusively detached dwellings, preserving its traditional suburban character focused on family homes. As of around 552 people per approval, Willmot indicates a mature market. Future projections estimate an addition of 258 residents by 2041 (AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate). If current construction levels continue, housing supply may lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

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

No infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as 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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Employment drivers in Willmot are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Willmot's workforce is balanced across white and blue collar jobs with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 18.4% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 7.6%.

As of September 2025863 residents are employed while the unemployment rate stands at 14.2%, which is 10 percentage points higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Willmot lags significantly at 38.8% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Dominant employment sectors include transport, postal & warehousing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area specializes in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share 2.9 times the regional level, while professional & technical employs only 3.0% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

Employment opportunities locally appear limited as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 7.6% and labour force grew by 3.8%, causing unemployment to fall by 2.9 percentage points in Willmot. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.1%, labour force grow by 2.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points during the same period. State-level data from NSW shows employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs) with an unemployment rate of 3.9% as of 25-Nov-25, comparing favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project growth of 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

The suburb of Willmot had a lower income level than average nationally according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Willmot was $35,024 and the average income stood at $38,346. This compares to figures for Greater Sydney of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $38,127 (median) and $41,743 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Willmot all fell between the 2nd and 4th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile showed that 28.9% of locals (736 people) were in the $400 - $799 income category, which differed from the surrounding region where the $1,500 - $2,999 category predominated at 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures were severe, 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 85.7% houses and 14.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 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. Median weekly rent in Willmot was $290, compared to Sydney metro's $350. Nationally, Willmot's mortgage repayments were lower at $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 constitute 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 a challenge and an opportunity 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 prevalent, with 34.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them - 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 education, 11.4% in secondary education, and 3.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis in Willmot shows 32 active transport stops operating. These comprise a mix of buses servicing 4 routes, offering 349 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is excellent with residents typically located 121 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 49 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 10 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 the total population (around 1,075 people), compared to 48.6% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. 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% across Greater Sydney. As of 2021, 14.4% of Willmot's population is aged 65 and over (around 366 people), higher than the 13.1% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are generally aligned with those of the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Willmot was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Willmot's population showed higher overseas birth rate at 25.9%, with 21.9% speaking languages other than English at home, compared to local markets. Christianity was the dominant religion in Willmot at 56.9%, similar to Greater Sydney's 56.6%. Ancestry-wise, Australian (26.5%) and English (20.4%) groups were more prevalent in Willmot than regionally (17.2% and 14.7% respectively).

However, the 'Other' group was less represented at 14.0%, compared to regional average of 23.9%. Notably, Samoan (4.1%), Maori (2.1%) and Australian Aboriginal (11.0%) groups were overrepresented in Willmot compared to regional averages.

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 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 to 24 has increased from 16.2% to 17.0%, while the age group of 25 to 34 has decreased from 14.3% to 13.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Willmot's age profile will change significantly. The age group of 65 to 74 is projected to grow by 44%, adding 97 residents to reach 322. However, population declines are projected for the age groups of 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 years.