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

Woongarrah's population is estimated at around 6,679 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 717 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,962 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 6,505 residents following examination of ABS ERP data release in Jun 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,255 persons per square kilometer, above average national levels assessed by AreaSearch. Woongarrah's growth rate of 12.0% since the 2021 census exceeded both SA4 (3.7%) and SA3 regions, marking it as a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 72.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers being positive factors.

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, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilized. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb of Woongarrah is predicted to experience exceptional growth in population over the period up to 2041, with an expected expansion of 4,677 persons, reflecting a gain of 67.4% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Woongarrah experienced around 80 dwellings receiving development approval annually over the past five financial years ending FY25. This totals an estimated 401 homes. In the current financial year FY26, 37 approvals have been recorded to date. Over these five years, an average of three new residents per year was gained for each dwelling built, indicating healthy demand that supports property values.

New homes are being constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $380,000. Additionally, $36.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Woongarrah records 206.0% more development activity per person, creating greater choice for buyers and suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New development consists of 79.0% detached houses and 21.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban nature while also responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. This marks a significant departure from existing housing patterns, which are currently 99.0% houses, suggesting diminishing developable land availability. With around 53 people per dwelling approval, Woongarrah shows characteristics of a growth area.

Looking ahead, AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Woongarrah to grow by 4,503 residents through to 2041. Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, though buyers may experience heightened competition as the population grows.

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

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Woongarrah significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Woongarrah has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs well represented. Essential services sectors are prominent. The unemployment rate was 2.9% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.8%.

As of December 2025, 3,537 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.3% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was 73.5%, close to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. Census data showed that 27.0% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

The area had a notable specialization in accommodation & food services, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. Professional & technical jobs had limited presence, at 4.8% compared to 11.5% regionally. Employment opportunities locally might be limited, as indicated by the working population vs resident population count. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 3.8% while labour force grew by 3.9%, keeping unemployment broadly stable. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. 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 ended June 2023 shows Woongarrah's median income at $50,286 and average income at $61,097. This is below Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $54,741 (median) and $66,510 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth since June 2023. Census data indicates household income ranks at the 81st percentile ($2,255 weekly), while personal income is at the 50th percentile. Income analysis shows 39.3% of residents earn $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (2,624 residents). 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, consisted of 99.2% houses and 0.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woongarrah was at 28.0%, similar to Sydney metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.7% and rented ones at 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 comprising 2.3%. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is 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%. 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 at 36.2%, with 13.3% in primary education, 12.0% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing 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 collectively facilitate 683 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these stops is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 188 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outwards, primarily using cars (94%). On average, there are 1.9 vehicles per dwelling in Woongarrah, which is higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a significant proportion of residents work from home (27%), possibly due to COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency across all routes averages 97 trips per day, equating to 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. Both younger and older age groups exhibit high prevalence of common health conditions.

Only approximately 51% (~3414 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%. Mental health issues affect 9.4%, while asthma impacts 8.6% of residents. Conversely, 66.4% report no medical ailments, lower than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Working-age residents show above-average chronic condition prevalence. The area has 13.0% (868 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors present 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, with 84.8% of its population born in Australia and 91.6% being citizens. English is spoken exclusively at home by 92.0% of Woongarrah residents. Christianity is the predominant religion, practiced by 59.7%, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestral groups based on parents' country of birth are Australian (30.1%), English (30.1%), and Irish (7.0%). Notably, Maltese representation is higher at 1.5% in Woongarrah than the regional average of 1.0%. Additionally, Australian Aboriginal and Korean populations diverge significantly from regional averages, with 4.4% and 0.4%, respectively, compared to 1.3% and 1.1%.

Woongarrah's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

At 36 years, Woongarrah's median age is nearly matching the Greater Sydney average of 37, which is modestly under the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Sydney, Woongarrah has a higher concentration of 5 - 14 residents at 17.9%, but fewer 25 - 34 year-olds at 10.0%. This concentration of 5 - 14 residents is well above the national average of 12.1%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 14.4% to 15.4% of the population. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has declined from 7.3% to 6.5%. Demographic modeling suggests Woongarrah's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 45 to 54 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 85%, adding 847 residents to reach 1,843.