Woronora

Woronora has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Woronora is around 2,069. This reflects an increase of 26 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,043. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 2,039 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 22 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,100 persons per square kilometer. Woronora's 1.3% growth since census positions it within 1.8 percentage points of the SA3 area (3.1%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 66.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth, with the area expected to grow by 98 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 3.3% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Woronora, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Woronora averaged around 4 new dwelling approvals annually over the past 5 financial years ending FY-25. This totals an estimated 22 homes. So far in FY-26, recorded approvals are 0. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 1.6 people moved to the area for each dwelling built. However, over the past 2 financial years, this increased to 42 people per dwelling, reflecting growing popularity and potential supply constraints.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $620,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment. In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled $12,000, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Woronora records about 66% of building activity per person, placing it among the 6th percentile nationally, which results in relatively constrained buyer choice and supports interest in existing dwellings. This level is below the national average, indicating an established area with potential planning limitations.

Recent development has been entirely standalone homes, sustaining Woronora's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. At around 4141 people per approval, Woronora shows a mature, established area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the population will gain 68 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds forecasts.

Woronora has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones are Adelong Sutherland, Sutherland Public School Hall Upgrade, Waratah Park All-Abilities Playground, and Seymour Shaw Park Off-Street Carpark. Relevant projects are listed below.

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The exceptional employment performance in Woronora places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Woronora has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 1.5% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 1.1%. As of December 2025, 1,247 residents were employed at a 2.7% lower unemployment rate than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Workforce participation was 74.5%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 70.2%. Home workership stood at 42.8%, possibly influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries included construction, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. Construction had a significant share of employment, at 1.9 times the regional level, while accommodation & food was under-represented at 3.6% compared to Greater Sydney's 5.8%.

Local employment opportunities appeared limited based on Census data. Over one year, employment increased by 1.1%, labour force by 0.8%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. 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 project a five-year growth of 6.6% and ten-year growth of 13.7%. Applying these projections to Woronora's industry mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The suburb of Woronora had a median taxpayer income of $62,482 and an average income of $78,987 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is high compared to 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, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $68,018 (median) and $85,985 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Woronora rank highly nationally, between the 81st and 92nd percentiles. Income analysis shows that the $4000+ bracket dominates with 30.0% of residents (620 people), contrasting with regional levels where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 30.9%. Woronora demonstrates considerable affluence with 43.9% earning over $3,000 per week. Housing accounts for 14.3% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 92nd percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Woronora is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Woronora's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.3% houses and 3.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woronora was at 44.5%, with the rest either mortgaged (46.2%) or rented (9.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,000, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure in Woronora was $580, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Woronora's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 84.6% of all households, including 44.3% couples with children, 30.9% couples without children, and 8.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 15.4%, with lone person households at 13.8% and group households making up 2.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Woronora shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Woronora trail residents aged 15+ have a university degree rate of 31.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are most common (20.9%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are held by 37.7% of residents, with advanced diplomas at 13.2% and certificates at 24.5%. Current educational participation is high at 28.5%, including primary education (9.1%), secondary education (7.9%) and tertiary education (4.3%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.1% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Woronora has 24 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by four different routes that together offer 154 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 114 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards from Woronora, primarily by car (89%), with only 6% using the train. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 2.0, higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 42.8% of residents work from home, which may be due to COVID-19 conditions.

On average, there are 22 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately six weekly trips per individual stop.

Woronora's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows excellent results in Woronora, with AreaSearch's assessment indicating low mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence among younger cohorts.

Approximately 58% (~1,202 people) of the total population has private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 8.6% of residents) and asthma (8.4%), while 70.0% declare themselves completely free from medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Residents under 65 years have better-than-average health outcomes. The area has 21.0% (434 people) of residents aged 65 and over, higher than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. While seniors' health outcomes are above average, they rank lower nationally compared to the broader population.

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

Woronora's cultural diversity was found to be below average. As of a certain date, 83.6% of its population were born in Australia, 93.3% were citizens, and 93.7% spoke English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, with 59.4% of people identifying as such, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestry groups were English (30.7%), Australian (27.3%), and Irish (9.8%). Notably, French (0.7%) and Maltese (1.0%) were overrepresented in Woronora compared to regional averages of 0.5% and 1.0%, respectively. Macedonian representation was equal at 0.4%.

Woronora hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Woronora's median age is 44, surpassing Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and significantly exceeding the national norm of 38. The 65-74 age group constitutes 12.5% of Woronora's population compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25-34 cohort represents only 7.9%. Post the 2021 Census, the 75-84 age group has risen from 5.5% to 7.4%, the 55-64 group has decreased from 14.0% to 12.8%, and the 25-34 cohort has dropped from 9.0% to 7.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling indicates significant changes in Woronora's age profile. The 75-84 group is projected to grow by 55% (84 people), reaching 238 from 153. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 75% of the projected growth. Meanwhile, the 65-74 and 25-34 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.