Woongarrah

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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, as of Nov 2025, Woongarrah's estimated population is around 6,666. This reflects an increase of 704 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,962. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 6,505 as of June 2024 and an additional 281 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,253 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Woongarrah's growth rate of 11.8% since the 2021 census exceeded both its SA4 region (3.7%) and SA3 area. Primary drivers of population growth were interstate migration contributing approximately 72.0%.

AreaSearch projections, based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a 2022 base year, predict exceptional future growth for Woongarrah (SA2), placing it in the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationally. By 2041, the area is expected to expand by 4,842 persons, reflecting an increase of 72.5% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Woongarrah was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Woongarrah averaged approximately 79 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY21-FY25, around 398 homes were approved, with an additional 27 in FY26 so far. Each year, these dwellings accommodate roughly 2.9 new residents on average, reflecting robust demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost of new homes is approximately $380,000. This financial year has seen $36.7 million in commercial approvals, indicating high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Woongarrah records 205.0% more development activity per person, offering greater buyer choice. This activity is significantly higher than the national average, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New developments consist of 79.0% detached houses and 21.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving Woongarrah's suburban nature while responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With around 53 people per dwelling approval, Woongarrah exhibits characteristics of a growth area.

By 2041, Woongarrah is projected to grow by approximately 4832 residents, with building activity keeping pace with these projections. However, increased competition among buyers can be expected as the population grows.

Woongarrah has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects that could impact the area. Notable projects include Madison Rise Estate, Cedarwood Estate, The Sanctuary Estate at Hamlyn Terrace, and Hamlyn View Estate. Below is a list of the most relevant ones.

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AreaSearch analysis places Woongarrah well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Woongarrah has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs well represented. Essential services sectors are prominent, unemployment is low at 3.1%, and employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.2%.

As of September 2025, 3,503 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.1% lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation stands at 65.1%, exceeding Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area specialises in accommodation & food services with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical roles have limited presence at 4.8% compared to the regional 11.5%. Local employment opportunities appear limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.2% while labour force grew by 3.9%, raising unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a smaller rise in unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. State-level data from NSW to November 25 shows employment contracted by 0.03%, losing 2,260 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National unemployment stands at 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Woongarrah's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.4% in five years and 13.3% in ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ended June 2023 indicates that Woongarrah's median income is $50,286 and average income is $61,097. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003 in the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from financial year ended June 2023 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $54,741 (median) and $66,510 (average). Census data shows household income ranks at the 81st percentile ($2,255 weekly), while personal income ranks at the 50th percentile. Income analysis reveals that 39.3% of residents earn between $1,500 to $2,999 weekly, which is similar to regional levels where 30.9% fall within this range. High housing costs consume 16.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 79th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

Woongarrah's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, were predominantly houses at 99.2%, with other dwellings making up 0.9%. This contrasts with Sydney metro's structure of 83.2% houses and 16.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woongarrah stood at 28.0%, while mortgaged properties were at 47.7% and rented ones at 24.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Sydney metro's average of $1,900. The median weekly rent in Woongarrah was $510, compared to Sydney metro's $385. Nationally, Woongarrah's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,167 against the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 87.2% of all households, including 48.0% couples with children, 24.0% couples without children, and 14.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 12.8%, with lone person households at 10.3% and group households comprising 2.3%. The median household size is 3.2 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

Educational attainment in Woongarrah aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 16.1%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 42.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (30.9%). Educational participation is high, with 36.2% currently enrolled in formal education: 13.3% in primary, 12.0% in secondary, and 3.7% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 36.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.3% in primary education, 12.0% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Woongarrah has 51 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 48 different routes that together offer 683 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 188 meters.

On average, there are 97 trips per day across all routes, equating to about 13 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Woongarrah is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Woongarrah faces significant health challenges with common health conditions being somewhat prevalent across all age groups but to a higher degree among older adults.

Approximately 51% of Woongarrah's total population (~3407 people) has private health cover. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 9.4% and 8.6% of residents respectively. In contrast, 66.4% of residents report having no medical ailments compared to 61.5% in Greater Sydney. As of 2021, Woongarrah has 12.5% of its population aged 65 and over (833 people), which is lower than the 22.3% recorded in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those of the broader population.

Woongarrah ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Woongarrah had a cultural diversity index below average, with 84.8% of its population born in Australia, 91.6% being citizens, and 92.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Woongarrah, accounting for 59.7% of people, compared to 56.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (30.1%), English (30.1%), and Irish (7.0%).

Notably, Maltese representation was higher at 1.5%, Australian Aboriginal was at 4.4%, and Korean was at 0.4%.

Woongarrah's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Woongarrah has a median age of 36 years, nearly matching Greater Sydney's average of 37 and slightly below Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Woongarrah has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (17.5%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (9.9%). This concentration of 5-14 year-olds is above the national average of 12.2%. According to the 2021 Census, Woongarrah's population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 14.4% to 15.5%, while the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 has declined from 7.3% to 6.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Woongarrah's age profile will change significantly, with the strongest projected growth in the 45-54 cohort, which is expected to increase by 91%, adding 933 residents and reaching a total of 1,953.