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

As of Feb 2026, Woongarrah's population is estimated at around 6,679, reflecting a 12.0% increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 5,962 people. This change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 6,505 residents based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 288 validated new addresses since the Census date. The suburb's population density is 1,255 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Woongarrah's growth of 12.0% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (3.7%) and SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 72.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration being positive factors. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year.

Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Woongarrah is expected to expand by 4,839 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a 72.1% increase in total population 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 and FY25, about 398 homes were approved, with an additional 27 in FY26 to date. Each year, around 2.9 new residents per dwelling are estimated, reflecting robust demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value for new homes is approximately $380,000. In FY26, commercial approvals totalled $36.7 million, indicating high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Woongarrah records 205% more development activity per person. This activity exceeds national levels, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New developments consist of approximately 79% detached houses and 21% townhouses or apartments, preserving Woongarrah's suburban nature while also 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, it is projected to grow by approximately 4,816 residents, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Building activity is keeping pace with these projections, though buyers may face increased competition as the population grows.

Woongarrah has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones are Madison Rise Estate, Cedarwood Estate, The Sanctuary Estate at Hamlyn Terrace, and Hamlyn View Estate.

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

Woongarrah has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Its unemployment rate is 3.2%, lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.2%.

As of September 2025, there are 3,502 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 1.0% below Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation is 72.5%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 70.0%. A significant 27.0% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

The area specializes in accommodation & food services with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. However, professional & technical jobs have limited presence at 4.8%, compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Local employment opportunities may be limited as indicated by the working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.2% while labour force grew by 3.8%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1% and a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Woongarrah's employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

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 2023 shows that Woongarrah's median income is $50,286 and the average income is $61,097. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Woongarrah would be approximately $54,741 (median) and $66,510 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows household incomes rank at the 81st percentile ($2,255 weekly), while personal income ranks at the 50th percentile. Income analysis reveals that 39.3% of residents earn $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (2,624 residents). High housing costs consume 16.1% of income. Despite this, disposable income ranks at the 79th percentile and 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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 99.2% houses and 0.9% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woongarrah was 28.0%, similar to Sydney metro's level. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (47.7%) or rented (24.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was $510, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Woongarrah's mortgage repayments were higher at $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 comprise 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 account for the remaining 12.8%, with lone person households at 10.3% and group households making up 2.3%. The median household size is 3.2 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 10.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational credentials are held by 42.7% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 11.8% and certificates at 30.9%.

Educational participation is 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 collectively facilitate 683 weekly passenger trips. Residents have excellent access to public transportation, with an average distance of 188 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outside Woongarrah, primarily using cars (94%). The average vehicle ownership is 1.9 per dwelling, higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 27% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

On average, there are 97 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 13 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Woongarrah is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Woongarrah faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Notably, common health conditions are prevalent across both younger and older age groups.

Approximately 51% (~3414 people) of Woongarrah's total population has private health cover, which is lower than Greater Sydney's 59.9%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in Woongarrah, affecting 9.4 and 8.6% of residents respectively. Conversely, 66.4% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents in Woongarrah have a higher prevalence of chronic health conditions than average. As of 2021, the area has 12.8% (854 people) of residents aged 65 and over, which is lower than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors in Woongarrah present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Woongarrah's cultural diversity was found to be below average. As of the census, 84.8% of its population were born in Australia, 91.6% were citizens, and 92.0% spoke English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, with 59.7% of Woongarrah's population identifying as such, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry, Australian was the top group at 30.1%, significantly higher than the regional average of 17.8%. English ancestry also stood out at 30.1%, surpassing the regional average of 19.0%. Irish ancestry made up 7.0% of Woongarrah's population. Notably, Maltese, Australian Aboriginal, and Korean ethnic groups were overrepresented in Woongarrah compared to regional averages: Maltese at 1.5% vs 1.0%, Australian Aboriginal at 4.4% vs 1.3%, and Korean at 0.4% vs 1.1%.

Woongarrah's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

At 36 years, Woongarrah's median age is nearly matching Greater Sydney's average of 37, which is modestly under the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Woongarrah has a higher concentration of residents aged 5-14 (17.4%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (9.7%). This concentration of residents aged 5-14 is well above the national average of 12.1%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 has grown from 14.4% to 15.7%, while the proportion of residents aged 5 to 14 has declined from 18.3% to 17.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Woongarrah's age profile will evolve significantly. The cohort aged 45-54 shows the strongest projected growth at 91%, adding 932 residents to reach a total of 1,954.