Woronora

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

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Woronora is around 2,060. This reflects a growth of 17 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,043. The current resident population estimate of 2,058 by AreaSearch, based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 22 validated new addresses since the Census date, indicates this growth. This results in a density ratio of approximately 1,095 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively consistent with averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's population growth rate of 0.8% since the census places it within 2.3 percentage points of the SA3 area (3.1%), suggesting competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 66.0% of overall population gains in recent periods, driving primary growth for the area.

AreaSearch uses 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 applicable, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. These aggregations anticipate lower quartile growth nationally, projecting the suburb to grow by 78 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 3.7% over the 16 years.

The level of residential development activity in Woronora is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Woronora has averaged approximately 4 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 22 homes. As of FY-26, no approvals have been recorded yet. The area's population decline suggests that new supply has likely kept pace with demand, providing good choice for buyers. The average construction value of new homes is $620,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

This financial year, $12,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, implying minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Woronora records around 67% of the building activity per person and ranks among the 6th percentile nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings. This level is also below the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. Recent development has consisted entirely of standalone homes, maintaining Woronora's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space.

With approximately 4071 people per approval, the area shows signs of maturity and establishment. Population forecasts indicate Woronora will gain 76 residents by 2041, with current construction levels expected to adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects that could impact the region. Notable projects include Adelong Sutherland, Sutherland Public School Hall Upgrade, Waratah Park All-Abilities Playground, and Seymour Shaw Park Off-Street Carpark. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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

Woronora has a well-educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 1.5% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 0.7% over the past year based on AreaSearch data aggregation. In December 2025, 1,235 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.7% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation was 72.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 42.8% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment among residents were construction, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. Construction had a particularly high representation with an employment share 1.9 times the regional level, while accommodation & food services were under-represented at 3.6% compared to Greater Sydney's 5.8%.

Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census data comparing working population to resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in December 2025, employment increased by 0.7%, labour force grew by 0.6%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points, according to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, project national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Woronora's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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. Nationally, this is very high, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $68,930 (median) and $87,138 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Woronora all rank highly nationally, between the 81st and 92nd percentiles. Income analysis reveals that the $4000+ bracket dominates with 30.0% of residents (618 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, supporting premium retail and service offerings. 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), contrasting with Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woronora stood at 44.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.2% and rented ones at 9.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, exceeding the Sydney metro average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Woronora was $580, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Woronora's mortgage repayments were significantly 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 comprise 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 account for the remaining 15.4%, with lone person households at 13.8% and group households comprising 2.3%. 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

Educational qualifications in Woronora trail regional benchmarks indicate that 31.8% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Trade and technical skills are prominent with 37.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (13.2%) and certificates (24.5%). Educational participation is high, with 28.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.1% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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 provide 154 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 114 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Cars are the dominant mode of transport at 89%, while trains account for 6%. 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, equating to 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

AreaSearch's assessment shows excellent health outcomes in Woronora.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low, especially in younger cohorts. Around 58% of residents had private health cover (approximately 1,197 people). The most prevalent conditions were arthritis (affecting 8.6%) and asthma (8.4%), while 70.0% reported no medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes for those under 65 were better than average. Woronora had 20.9% residents aged 65 and over (430 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 15.5%. While health outcomes among seniors were above average, they ranked 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 population shows lower cultural diversity, with 83.6% born in Australia, 93.3% being citizens, and 93.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 59.4%, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are English (30.7%), Australian (27.3%), and Irish (9.8%).

French (0.7%) and Maltese (1.0%) have similar representation to the regional averages, while Macedonian is also present 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 comprises 12.6% of Woronora's population, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 8.5%. Post-2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group grew from 5.5% to 7.2%, the 45 to 54 cohort declined from 16.6% to 15.5%, and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 14.0% to 12.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Woronora's age profile. The 75 to 84 group is expected to grow by 56%, reaching 232 people from the current 148. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 74% of projected growth. Meanwhile, the 65-74 and 0-4 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines.