Wollstonecraft

Wollstonecraft 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 Feb 2026, Wollstonecraft's population is estimated at around 8,557, reflecting an increase of 442 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 5.4% increase from the previous population count of 8,115. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population as 8,523 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 13 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 7,130 persons per square kilometer, placing Wollstonecraft in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, from 2016 to 2026, Wollstonecraft has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.3%, outpacing its SA3 area. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 69.0% 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 the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Considering these projections, Wollstonecraft is expected to increase its population by just below the median of Australian statistical areas, reaching an estimated total of 9,338 persons by 2041, reflecting a 9.9% increase over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Wollstonecraft according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Wollstonecraft recorded around 26 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 133 homes. In FY-26 so far, 5 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.2 people moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25. New supply has kept pace with or exceeded demand, offering ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average construction cost value of new homes was $895,000, indicating developers targeted the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Wollstonecraft recorded $9.6 million in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wollstonecraft records 51.0% more new home approvals per person, offering buyers greater choice but also reflecting possible planning constraints. Recent development has been entirely comprised of medium and high-density housing, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. The location has approximately 206 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. Wollstonecraft is forecasted to gain 850 residents through to 2041, with building activity keeping pace with growth projections despite heightened competition as the population grows.

Population forecasts indicate Wollstonecraft will gain 850 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, though buyers may experience heightened competition as the population grows.

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

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

Wollstonecraft has an educated workforce, notably in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 4.5%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 5,553 residents are employed, with Wollstonecraft's unemployment rate at 4.8% compared to Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Wollstonecraft is high at 77.5%, above Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 68.3% of residents work from home. Key employment sectors include professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Wollstonecraft has a notable concentration in professional & technical jobs, at 2.1 times the regional average, but lower representation in retail trade, at 4.7% versus the regional average of 9.3%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Wollstonecraft's labour force increased by 0.7%, while employment declined by 0.8%, raising unemployment by 1.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a minimal rise in unemployment to 0.4%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wollstonecraft's industry mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.8% over five years and 15.4% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

The suburb of Wollstonecraft has an exceptionally high income level nationally, according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Wollstonecraft is $81,774, while the average income stands at $124,777. These figures compare to those for Greater Sydney, which are $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $89,019 (median) and $135,832 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family, and personal incomes in Wollstonecraft rank highly nationally, between the 93rd and 98th percentiles. The distribution data shows that the $4,000+ bracket dominates with 31.7% of residents (2,712 people), contrasting with regional levels where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 30.9%. Wollstonecraft demonstrates considerable affluence with 45.8% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 92nd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Wollstonecraft, as per the latest Census, consisted of 7.3% houses and 92.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wollstonecraft was at 27.5%, similar to Sydney metro, with the rest being mortgaged (22.6%) or rented (49.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wollstonecraft was $2,711, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $576, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Wollstonecraft's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Wollstonecraft features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 59.8% of all households, including 20.2% couples with children, 32.1% couples without children, and 5.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 40.2%, consisting of 33.9% lone person households and 6.4% group households. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

Wollstonecraft's educational attainment is notably higher than national averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 67.3% have university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. This high level of educational attainment positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 41.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (20.3%) and graduate diplomas (5.2%).

Vocational pathways account for 17.5% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 7.6%. A significant portion of the population is actively pursuing formal education, with 22.5% engaged in studies. This includes 7.3% in tertiary education, 5.7% in primary education, and 3.8% pursuing secondary education.

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

Wollstonecraft has 23 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 29 individual routes, facilitating 8,516 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average proximity of 120 meters to the nearest stop. The area is predominantly residential, with most commuters traveling outward. Car remains the primary mode of transport at 53%, followed by train at 19% and walking at 17%. Vehicle ownership stands at 0.6 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 68.3% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 1,216 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 370 weekly trips per stop.

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

Wollstonecraft's health outcomes show excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 76% of Wollstonecraft's total population (6,506 people) have private health cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.7%.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions, affecting 7.3% and 7.2% of residents respectively. A total of 74.3% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Wollstonecraft has 18.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,617 people), higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Wollstonecraft 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

Wollstonecraft has a high level of cultural diversity, with 26.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 42.5% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Wollstonecraft, comprising 40.4% of people. However, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 1.3% of Wollstonecraft's population versus 0.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are English at 23.3%, Australian at 17.0%, and Other at 13.1%. Notably, French (1.0%), Russian (0.8%), and South African (1.0%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Wollstonecraft compared to regional averages of 0.5%, 0.4%, and 0.5% respectively.

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

The median age in Wollstonecraft is 38 years, closely matching Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wollstonecraft has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (21.2%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (6.4%). This 25-34 concentration is significantly higher than the national average of 14.4%. Between June 2021 and June 2022, the proportion of Wollstonecraft's population aged 75 to 84 increased from 5.3% to 7.0%, while the proportion of those aged 5 to 14 decreased from 7.5% to 6.4%. By 2041, Wollstonecraft is projected to experience significant demographic shifts. The number of residents aged 75 to 84 is expected to grow by 44%, increasing from 598 to 860 people. This growth will be led by the aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above contributing to 68% of the projected population increase. Conversely, population declines are projected for residents aged 0-4 and 5-14.