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

Wollstonecraft's population, as of Nov 2025, is estimated at around 8,550. This reflects an increase of 435 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,115. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 8,523 following their examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of an additional 13 new addresses since the Census date. Wollstonecraft's population density is 7,125 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 5.4% since the Census positions it close to the SA4 region's rate of 5.7%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 69.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 uses 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 projected demographic shifts, Wollstonecraft is expected to increase by approximately 779 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of around 9.9% in total 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 approximately 26 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 133 homes. As of FY-26, 5 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.2 people moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25. The 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 that developers targeted the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY-26, Wollstonecraft registered $9.6 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wollstonecraft records 51.0% more new home approvals per person, offering buyers greater choice. However, this figure is below the national average, reflecting the area's maturity and 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.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Wollstonecraft is forecasted to gain 848 residents by 2041. 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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 63 projects potentially impacting the region. Notable initiatives include Western Harbour Tunnel and Warringah Freeway Upgrade, Hume Place development, Falcon & Alexander (Five Ways) project, and The Collective. Relevant projects are listed below for further detail.

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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, with the technology sector notably represented. Its unemployment rate is 4.5%, as per AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of September 2025, 5,545 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.8% compared to Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation in Wollstonecraft is high at 73.4%, exceeding Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key employment sectors include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Professional & technical jobs are particularly concentrated, with levels at 2.1 times the regional average.

Retail trade, however, has lower representation at 4.7% compared to the regional average of 9.3%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population and resident population. From September 2024 to September 2025, Wollstonecraft's labour force increased by 0.7%, while employment declined by 0.8%, leading to a 1.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with unemployment rising by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data up to 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, losing 2,260 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wollstonecraft's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 7.8% over five years and 15.4% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

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

The suburb of Wollstonecraft had exceptionally high income levels nationally according to the latest Australian Taxation Office data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year ended June 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Wollstonecraft was $81,774, and the average income stood at $124,777. These figures compared to those for Greater Sydney, which were $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since June 2023, current estimates would be approximately $89,019 (median) and $135,832 (average) as of September 2025. According to the Census conducted in August 2021, household, family, and personal incomes all ranked highly in Wollstonecraft, between the 93rd and 98th percentiles nationally. Distribution data showed that the $4000+ bracket dominated with 31.7% of residents (2,710 people), contrasting with regional levels where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket led at 30.9%. Wollstonecraft demonstrated considerable affluence with 45.8% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consumed 16.2% of income, though strong earnings still placed disposable income at the 92nd percentile. The area's Socio-Economic Indexes for Advantage (SEIFA) income ranking placed 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), contrasting with Sydney metro's 17.9% houses and 82.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wollstonecraft stood at 27.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 22.6% and rented ones at 49.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,711, lower than Sydney metro's $3,085. Median weekly rent was $576, compared to Sydney metro's $582. Nationally, Wollstonecraft's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents were substantially above the national average of $375.

Wollstonecraft features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 59.8% of all households, consisting of 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%, with lone person households at 33.9% and group households comprising 6.4% of the total. The median household size is 2.1 people, which matches the Greater Sydney average.

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 exceeds broader benchmarks significantly. Among residents aged 15+, 67.3% hold university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. This high level positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 41.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (20.3%) and graduate diplomas (5.2%).

Vocational pathways account for 17.5% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 7.6%. Notably, 22.5% of the population actively engages in formal education, including 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 operational public transport stops. These comprise a mix of train and bus services. There are 29 distinct routes serving these stops, collectively facilitating 8,516 weekly passenger trips.

Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 120 meters to the nearest stop. Across all routes, service frequency averages 1,216 trips per day, equating to approximately 370 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Wollstonecraft shows excellent health outcomes, with low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Approximately 76% of Wollstonecraft residents have private health cover (6,501 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 84.7%. Nationally, this figure stands at 55.7%.

The most prevalent conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 7.3% and 7.2% respectively. 74.3% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Sydney's 75.2%. Wollstonecraft has 18.2% seniors (1,556 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 20.1%. Seniors' health outcomes align with the general population's profile.

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. The dominant religion in Wollstonecraft is Christianity, comprising 40.4% of the population. However, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 1.3% of Wollstonecraft's population versus 1.0%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (23.3%), Australian (17.0%), and Other (13.1%). Notably, French (1.0%) is overrepresented compared to the regional figure of 1.1%, as are Russian (0.8% vs 0.7%) and South African (1.0% vs 0.8%) groups.

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

The median age in Wollstonecraft is close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wollstonecraft has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (21.9%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (6.5%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the percentage of Wollstonecraft's population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 5.3% to 6.6%, while the percentage of those aged 5 to 14 has declined from 7.5% to 6.5%. By 2041, Wollstonecraft is projected to experience significant shifts in its age composition. The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 52%, reaching 855 people from the current figure of 564. This growth will contribute to an increase in the percentage of residents aged 65 and above, who are projected to comprise 71% of Wollstonecraft's population growth by 2041. Conversely, declines in population are projected for both the 5 to 14 age group and the 25 to 34 age group.