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 May 2026, the population of Wollstonecraft is estimated at around 8,538, reflecting an increase of 423 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 5.2% increase from the previous census figure of 8,115 residents. AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population as of June 2025 was 8,503, with an additional 13 validated new addresses contributing to this increase. The population density in Wollstonecraft is 7,115 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 69.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. According to projections released by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 with a base year of 2022, Wollstonecraft is expected to have a population increase just below the median of Australian statistical areas by 2041.

Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb's population is expected to grow by 678 persons by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 7.5% over the 16-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 25 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years ending June 2021. This totals an estimated 128 homes. As of FY-26, 3 approvals have been recorded. The average construction value for new homes is $895,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment.

Wollstonecraft has registered $9.6 million in commercial approvals this financial year. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wollstonecraft's construction activity is 47.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. However, it is below the national average, suggesting maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent development has been entirely medium and high-density housing, offering affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. Wollstonecraft's population density is approximately 209 people per dwelling approval.

AreaSearch forecasts indicate Wollstonecraft will gain 643 residents by 2041. Current construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

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 57 projects that may impact the region. Notable initiatives include Western Harbour Tunnel and Warringah Freeway Upgrade, Hume Place, Falcon & Alexander (Five Ways), and The Collective. Below is a list detailing those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Wollstonecraft maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Wollstonecraft has an educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 4.2%, similar to Greater Sydney's rate, and it has maintained employment stability over the past year according to AreaSearch data aggregation. As of December 2025, Wollstonecraft has 5,464 residents employed, with a workforce participation rate of 75.2%.

Census responses indicate that 68.3% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment include professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Wollstonecraft has notably high concentration in professional & technical jobs at 2.1 times the regional average, but lower representation in retail trade at 4.7% compared to the regional average of 9.3%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparing working population to resident population.

Between December 2024 and December 2025, Wollstonecraft's employment levels increased by 0.1%, labour force grew by 0.8%, resulting in a 0.7 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded higher growth rates during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Wollstonecraft's employment should increase by 7.8% over five years and 15.4% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to its current employment mix.

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

Wollstonecraft suburb has exceptionally high income levels nationally according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Median income among taxpayers is $81,774 and average income stands at $124,777, compared to Greater Sydney's figures of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates as of March 2026 would be approximately $90,213 (median) and $137,654 (average). According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Wollstonecraft rank highly nationally, between the 93rd and 98th percentiles. Income distribution shows that the $4000+ bracket dominates with 31.7% of residents (2,706 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. 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

In Wollstonecraft, as per the latest Census evaluation, 7.3% of dwellings were houses while 92.7% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan areas where 55.9% of dwellings were houses and 44.1% were other types. Home ownership in Wollstonecraft was at 27.5%, similar to the Sydney metro average, with mortgaged dwellings at 22.6% and rented dwellings at 49.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wollstonecraft was $2,711, higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure in Wollstonecraft was $576 compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Wollstonecraft's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,711 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while median weekly 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 percent of all households, including 20.2 percent couples with children, 32.1 percent couples without children, and 5.9 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 40.2 percent, with lone person households at 33.9 percent and group households making up 6.4 percent of the total. 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 exceeds national averages. Among residents aged 15+, 67.3% hold university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common (41.8%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (20.3%) and graduate diplomas (5.2%). Vocational pathways account for 17.5%, with advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 7.6%.

Notably, 22.5% of the population is actively pursuing formal education. 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 operational public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 29 different routes, facilitating 8,516 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents located an average of 120 meters from the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most commuters travel outward; car remains the dominant mode at 53%, followed by train at 19% and walking at 17%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.6 per dwelling, below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 68.3% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 1,216 trips daily across all routes, 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's health outcomes show exceptional 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 (6,492 people) have private health cover, which is higher than Greater Sydney's 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, 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% across Greater Sydney. Wollstonecraft's working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 18.5% of residents aged 65 and over (1,579 people), which is higher than Greater Sydney's 15.5%. Health outcomes among seniors in Wollstonecraft 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 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. Judaism is overrepresented in Wollstonecraft compared to Greater Sydney, making up 1.3% versus 0.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (23.3%), Australian (17.0%), and Other (13.1%). Notably, French (1.0%) Russian (0.8%) and South Australian (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 and Australia's median of 38. Wollstonecraft has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (22.8%) compared to Greater Sydney but fewer residents aged 5-14 (6.5%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the proportion of Wollstonecraft's population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 5.3% to 7.0%, while the 25 to 34 age group increased from 21.6% to 22.8%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 5 to 14 has declined from 7.5% to 6.5%. By 2041, Wollstonecraft's population is expected to shift notably in age composition. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 40%, increasing from 597 to 836 people. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 73% of the total population growth. Meanwhile, declines are projected for the 25 to 34 and 5 to 14 age groups.