Wolli Creek

Wolli Creek lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Wolli Creek's population is estimated at around 12,276 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,622 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,654 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 12,260 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 65 validated new addresses since the Census date. Wolli Creek's population equates to a density ratio of 18,600 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 15.2% growth since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (7.6%) and the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for Wolli Creek was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 78.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to Wolli Creek for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, a significant population increase is forecast for Wolli Creek, with an expected expansion of 4,445 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 36.1% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Wolli Creek was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Wolli Creek has seen around 60 new homes approved each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 301 homes. No approvals have been recorded so far in FY-26. On average, 9.8 new residents per year have been associated with every home built between FY-21 and FY-25. This supply lagging demand has led to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, while new homes are being constructed at an average value of $306,000.

In the current financial year, $848,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Wolli Creek maintains similar construction rates per person relative to Greater Sydney, though recent periods have seen increased development activity, with all new housing being medium or high-density. Wolli Creek is developing, reflected by its population density of around 123 people per approval. Population forecasts indicate Wolli Creek will gain 4,429 residents by 2041.

If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects that could affect this region. Notable projects include Wolli Creek and T8 Airport Line Power Supply Upgrade, Bayou Wolli Creek, Duncan Street Apartment Development, and Rail Service Improvement Program (formerly MTMS) - Central to Hurstville Capital Works. The following list details those most relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in Wolli Creek places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Wolli Creek has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 0.9% as of December 2025. This is lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.4%, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, 10,109 residents were in work and workforce participation was 91.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. According to Census responses, 50.5% of residents worked from home. The key industries of employment among residents are professional & technical, finance & insurance, and accommodation & food.

Wolli Creek shows particularly strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. Health care & social assistance has limited presence, with 8.7% employment compared to 14.1% regionally. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 5.4%, while labour force increased by 5.4%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.2%, the labour force grow by 2.3%, and unemployment rise marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Wolli Creek. These projections estimate national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Wolli Creek's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 shows that Wolli Creek has a median income of $53,116 and an average income of $65,205. This is lower than the national averages of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average) for Greater Sydney. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from July 2023 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $57,822 (median) and $70,982 (average). Census data indicates that incomes in Wolli Creek rank between the 75th and 84th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. Income brackets show that 42.0% of Wolli Creek's population falls within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, which is similar to the regional pattern where 30.9% also occupy this range. High housing costs consume 23.3% of income in Wolli Creek, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 64th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Wolli Creek features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Wolli Creek's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 0.7% houses and 99.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Sydney metro's structure of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wolli Creek stood at 7.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.3% and rented ones at 64.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wolli Creek was $2,383, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Wolli Creek was $540, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Wolli Creek's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,383 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 58.8% of all households, including 14.0% couples with children, 38.3% couples without children, and 3.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 41.2%, with lone person households at 25.9% and group households comprising 15.3%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Wolli Creek demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Wolli Creek's residents aged 15 and above have a notably high level of educational attainment, with 63.2% holding university qualifications. This figure exceeds the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%, indicating a significant educational advantage for the area. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 39.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (21.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational pathways account for 18.9% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas making up 10.9% and certificates 8.0%.

Educational participation is notably high in Wolli Creek, with 35.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.7% in tertiary education, 2.4% in primary education, and 1.4% pursuing secondary education.

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

Wolli Creek has ten active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by seven different routes, collectively facilitating 10,372 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents typically residing 249 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most commuters travel outward; trains are used most frequently at 45%, followed by buses at 8%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.3 per dwelling, below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 50.5% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 1,481 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 1037 weekly trips per individual stop.

Wolli Creek's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Wolli Creek's health outcomes show exceptional results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions have very low prevalence across all age groups.

Private health cover rate is approximately 53% of the total population (~6,473 people), leading the average SA2 area, but lower than Greater Sydney's 59.9%. Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions, affecting 4.1 and 3.8% of residents respectively. 88.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. The area has 4.8% of residents aged 65 and over (589 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Wolli Creek is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Wolli Creek has one of the most culturally diverse populations in Australia, with 72.2% speaking a language other than English at home and 75.5% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Wolli Creek, comprising 28.1% of its population. Buddhism, however, is notably overrepresented at 11.0%, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 4.1%.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (32.5%), Other (27.4%), and English (8.5%). Chinese representation is substantially higher than the regional average of 8.4%, while Other and English are also notably higher at 16.0% and 19.0% respectively. Spanish, Korean, and Vietnamese groups are overrepresented in Wolli Creek at 0.9%, 1.5%, and 2.8% respectively, compared to regional averages of 0.6%, 1.1%, and 1.8%.

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

Wolli Creek's median age in 2021 was 32 years, which is younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and lower than Australia's national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wolli Creek had a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (40.6%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (3.4%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds was significantly higher than the national average of 14.4%. Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Wolli Creek's median age increased from 30 to 32 years. During this period, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 grew from 18.2% to 23.0%, while those aged 45-54 increased from 5.6% to 7.6%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 decreased from 46.7% to 40.6%, and those aged 15-24 dropped from 14.4% to 11.3%. By 2041, Wolli Creek's age profile is projected to change significantly. The number of residents aged 25-34 is expected to grow by 30%, adding 1,514 people to reach a total of 6,499. However, the number of residents aged 35-44 is projected to decline by 1,325 people.