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

As of February 2026, Wolli Creek's population is estimated at around 12,276. This reflects an increase of 1,622 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,654. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 12,260 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 65 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 18,600 persons per square kilometer, placing Wolli Creek in the top 10% nationally according to AreaSearch, indicating high demand for land in the area. Wolli Creek's growth rate of 15.2% since the 2021 Census exceeded both the SA4 region (7.6%) and the SA3 area, marking it as a significant growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 78.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in Wolli Creek.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by this data. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Wolli Creek is forecasted to experience a significant population increase in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas, with an expected expansion of 4,436 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 36.0% 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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Wolli Creek shows approximately 60 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totaling an estimated 301 homes. As of FY26, no approvals have been recorded yet. On average, each home built between FY21 and FY25 accommodates about 9.8 new residents per year, indicating supply may not meet demand, potentially leading to increased buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction value for new homes is around $306,000, aligning with regional patterns.

This financial year has seen $848,000 in commercial approvals, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Wolli Creek maintains similar construction rates per person compared to Greater Sydney, but recent periods have shown increased development activity, predominantly medium and high-density housing. With around 123 people per approval, Wolli Creek reflects a developing area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the population is projected to grow by 4,414 residents by 2041.

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

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

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure projects and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 19 such projects that could impact the area. Notable among these are 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 provides details of those considered 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. The unemployment rate is 1.0%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.3% based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, there are 10,035 residents in work. The unemployment rate is 3.2% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is high at 90.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 50.5% of residents work from home.

Key industries include professional & technical, finance & insurance, and accommodation & food. Wolli Creek has a strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. However, health care & social assistance has limited presence at 8.7%, compared to the regional average of 14.1%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the ratio of Census working population to resident population. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 4.3% while labour force grew by 4.5%, resulting in a slight rise in unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.1%, labour force grow by 2.4%, and unemployment increase by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Wolli Creek. Applying these projections to Wolli Creek's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized 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 2023 shows Wolli Creek's median income is $53,116 and average income is $65,205. This is lower than national averages of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Greater Sydney's figures are higher. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, Wolli Creek's estimated median income as of September 2025 would be approximately $57,822 and average income $70,982. Census data reveals Wolli Creek ranks between the 75th and 84th percentiles nationally for household, family, and personal incomes. In Wolli Creek, 42.0% of individuals fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range. High housing costs consume 23.3% of income. Despite this, disposable income ranks at the 64th percentile nationally. Wolli Creek'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 dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 0.7% houses and 99.3% other types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting Sydney metro's 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 was $2,383, lower than Sydney metro's $2,427. Median weekly rent was $540 compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Wolli Creek's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents were substantially above the national average of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute 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 exhibit high educational attainment, with 63.2% holding university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. This is evident in the prevalence of bachelor degrees (39.5%), postgraduate qualifications (21.3%), and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational pathways are also pursued, with advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 8.0%. Educational participation is notable, with 35.1% currently enrolled in formal education, including 14.7% in tertiary, 2.4% in primary, and 1.4% in secondary education.

Educational participation is notably high, 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, facilitating 10,372 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents located an average of 249 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, Wolli Creek sees most residents commuting outward; trains are used by 45% and buses by 8%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.3 per dwelling, below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 50.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency across all routes averages 1,481 trips per day, equating to approximately 1037 weekly trips per 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 shows excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups.

Private health cover was at 53%, slightly higher than the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Sydney's 59.9%. The most common conditions were asthma (4.1%) and mental health issues (3.8%). A total of 88.8% of residents reported no medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Wolli Creek has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 4.7%, or 576 people, compared to Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors were strong and aligned 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, as per the 2016 Census, has a population where 72.2% speak languages other than English at home and 75.5% were born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 28.1%. Buddhism's representation at 11.0%, however, is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 4.1%.

Parental country of birth shows Chinese ancestry at 32.5%, Other at 27.4%, and English at 8.5%. These figures are substantially higher or lower compared to the regional averages of 8.4%, 16.0%, and 19.0% respectively. Notably, Spanish (0.9%), Korean (1.5%), and Vietnamese (2.8%) ethnic groups also show significant overrepresentation in Wolli Creek 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 has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (40.7%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (3.4%). This concentration is significantly higher than the national average of 14.4%. Post-2021 Census data shows demographic aging in Wolli Creek, with the median age increasing from 30 to 32 years between unspecified dates. Key changes include the growth of the 35-44 age group from 18.2% to 23.0%, and the 45-54 cohort from 5.6% to 7.6%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort declined from 46.7% to 40.7%, and the 15-24 group dropped from 14.4% to 11.3%. Demographic modeling suggests Wolli Creek's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 25-34 cohort is projected to grow by 30%, adding 1,508 residents to reach 6,505. Conversely, the 35-44 cohort is projected to decline by 1,321 people.