Wongawilli

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

The population of Wongawilli is estimated at around 1,650 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 437 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,213 people. The change was inferred from the resident population of 1,458 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 189 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 375 persons per square kilometer. Wongawilli's growth rate of 36.0% since the 2021 census exceeded that of Rest of NSW (5.9%). Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing 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 a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where data was not available, 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. According to population projections, exceptional growth is predicted over the period with an expected increase of 1,025 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 47.2% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Wongawilli among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Based on AreaSearch analysis using ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data, Wongawilli averaged approximately 42 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 214 homes. As of FY-26, 17 approvals have been recorded. Historically, around 1.7 new residents per year have arrived per new home between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand dynamics.

The average value of new dwellings developed is $430,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting a focus on quality developments. In FY-26, there have been $7.8 million in commercial approvals, indicating limited commercial development focus. Compared to Rest of NSW, Wongawilli records 472.0% more building activity per person, offering buyers ample choice and reflecting robust developer interest in the area. New development consists of 58.0% standalone homes and 42.0% attached dwellings, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns (currently 99.0% houses), potentially due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. Wongawilli shows characteristics of a growth area with around 34 people per dwelling approval. Population forecasts indicate Wongawilli will gain 779 residents by 2041, suggesting new housing supply should readily meet demand based on current development patterns.

Population forecasts indicate Wongawilli will gain 779 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Wongawilli has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified four projects potentially impacting the area: Brooks Reach Central Precinct, Fair Views Estate, West Dapto Road Upgrade, and Sydney Water - West Dapto Package 3 (Cleveland). These are key projects with likely relevance to the area.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Wongawilli performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Wongawilli has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.8%, lower than the Rest of NSW's 3.8%. Employment stability has been maintained over the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of September 2025829 residents are employed, with a workforce participation rate of 80.0%, higher than the Rest of NSW's 61.5%. A notable 31.7% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training, with a strong specialization in healthcare at 1.2 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs none of local workers, compared to Rest of NSW's 5.3%.

Limited local employment opportunities are suggested by the resident population outnumbering the working population. Over a 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 0.5% while unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points, contrasting with Rest of NSW's employment decline of 0.5% and unemployment rise of 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wongawilli's employment mix suggests local employment could grow by 6.9% in five years and 14.4% in ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

The suburb of Wongawilli has a median taxpayer income of $70,691 and an average income of $87,459 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is among the highest in Australia, contrasting with Rest of NSW's median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $76,954 (median) and $95,208 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Wongawilli, between the 90th and 95th percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows that the largest segment comprises 43.0% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (709 residents), aligning with regional levels where this cohort likewise represents 29.9%. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 44.2% exceeding $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 18.3% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 94th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Wongawilli is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Wongawilli, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, comprised 99.2% houses and 0.8% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or 'other' dwellings. This compares to Non-Metro NSW's structure of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wongawilli was at 13.1%, with mortgaged dwellings accounting for 77.0% and rented dwellings making up 9.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,600, exceeding Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure stood at $600, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $330. Nationally, Wongawilli's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Wongawilli features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 93.2% of all households, including 60.2% couples with children, 25.6% couples without children, and 5.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 6.8%, with lone person households at 7.2% and group households comprising 1.4%. The median household size is 3.4 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

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

Wongawilli's educational attainment exceeds broader standards significantly. Among residents aged 15+, 27.2% possess university qualifications, compared to SA3 area's 16.9% and Rest of NSW's 21.3%. This gives the area a strong advantage for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%).

Vocational credentials are prominent, with 41.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them – advanced diplomas comprise 11.5% and certificates make up 30.3%. Educational participation is notably high at 33.6%, including primary education (15.2%), secondary education (7.9%), and tertiary education (2.7%).

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

Wongawilli has five operational public transport stops, all offering bus services. These stops are covered by seven distinct routes, collectively facilitating 200 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents on average located 285 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most Wongawilli residents commute outward, with cars being the primary mode of transport at 99%. The area has an average vehicle ownership of 2.1 per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, a high 31.7% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 28 trips daily across all routes, translating to roughly 40 weekly trips per individual stop.

Wongawilli's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance throughout Wongawilli. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups, with a notably high rate of private health cover at approximately 61% of the total population (1,013 people), compared to 51.9% in Rest of NSW and 55.7% nationally. The most common medical conditions were mental health issues and asthma, affecting 8.0 and 7.5% of residents respectively, while 79.5% reported being completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the 63.3% in Rest of NSW.

Working-age residents showed low chronic condition prevalence. The area had 4.7% of residents aged 65 and over (77 people), lower than the 23.4% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than those of the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Wongawilli records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Wongawilli's population, born in Australia, was 82.9%, with 92.3% being citizens and 85.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity dominated Wongawilli at 64.2%, compared to 55.9% across Rest of NSW. Top ancestry groups were Australian (29.2%), English (24.4%), and Other (7.8%).

Spanish was notably higher at 1.2% in Wongawilli vs regional 0.3%. Macedonian was also higher at 3.4% vs regional 0.4%, as was Serbian at 0.9% vs regional 0.2%.

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

Wongawilli has a median age of 31, which is younger than both Rest of NSW's figure of 43 and Australia's median age of 38. The 25-34 age group makes up 20.4% of Wongawilli's population, higher than Rest of NSW but lower than the national average of 14.4%. Meanwhile, the 65-74 age group comprises only 3.2% of Wongawilli's population. Between 2021 and present day, the 25-34 age group has increased from 19.5% to 20.4%, while the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 18.1% to 16.9%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Wongawilli's age structure, with the 25-34 group expected to grow by 53%, reaching a total of 516 people from its current figure of 336.