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 figure represents an increase of 26 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,043. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,039 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 22 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of approximately 1,100 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively consistent with averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's population growth of 1.3% since the census positions it within 1.8 percentage points of the SA3 area (3.1%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth, contributing approximately 66.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicate lower quartile growth across statistical areas nationwide, with the suburb expected to grow by 98 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 5.5% in total over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data, Woronora averaged around 4 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 21 homes. So far in FY-26, no approvals have been recorded. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 1.2 people moved to the area per dwelling built annually. However, this decreased to zero people per dwelling over the past two financial years.

Commercial approvals registered this year totalled $12,000, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Woronora shows approximately 65% of construction activity per person and ranks among the fourth percentile nationally, suggesting constrained buyer choice favouring existing properties. Recent building activity consists entirely of standalone homes, preserving the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Woronora is projected to add 113 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, 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 to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects likely to impact the area. Key projects are 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 relevant.

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

Woronora's workforce is highly educated with a prominent representation of professional services. Its unemployment rate was 1.5% as of September 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.7%.

Residents' participation in the workforce reached 75.3%, higher than Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census data, 42.8% of residents worked from home as of September 2025. Key industries for employment include construction, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. Construction is particularly strong in Woronora with an employment share 1.9 times the regional level.

However, accommodation & food services are under-represented at 3.6% compared to Greater Sydney's 5.8%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.7%, labour force grew by 1.4%, and unemployment rate fell by 0.3 percentage points in Woronora. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a slight rise in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Woronora's employment mix, local employment is expected to increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.7% over ten years.

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 national figures, with Greater Sydney's median income being $60,817 and average income $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 affluence with 43.9% earning over $3,000 per week. Housing accounts for 14.3% of income, and strong earnings place 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.3% houses and 3.7% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and others. This is compared to Sydney metropolitan areas which had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woronora was at 44.5%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (46.2%) or rented (9.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,000, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Weekly rent figures were recorded at $580 compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Woronora's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 account for 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

In the Woronora trail region, 31.8% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney. This difference suggests potential for educational development and skill enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 37.7% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 13.2% and certificates for 24.5%.

Educational participation is 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 average distance from a resident's home to the nearest transport stop is 114 meters. Most residents commute outside Woronora, with cars being the dominant mode of transportation at 89%. Six percent of residents use trains for their commutes. On average, there are 2.0 vehicles per dwelling in Woronora, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 42.8% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Each route offers an average of 22 trips per day, 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

AreaSearch's assessment of health outcomes data for Woronora shows excellent results.

Specifically, younger cohorts have a very low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is high at approximately 58% of the total population (around 1,202 people). The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.6% and 8.4% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 70%, report being completely free of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Health outcomes for the under-65 population are better than average. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 20.8% (around 430 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 15.4%. While health outcomes among seniors in Woronora are above average, they rank lower nationally when 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 had a cultural diversity index of 83.6%, with 93.3% Australian-born citizens speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, at 59.4%. Compared to Greater Sydney's 49.2%, this was higher.

The top three ancestry groups were English (30.7%), Australian (27.3%), and Irish (9.8%). French, Maltese, and Macedonian groups showed notable representation: French at 0.7% (regional average 0.5%), Maltese at 1.0% (same as regional), and Macedonian at 0.4% (also same as regional).

Woronora hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Woronora is 44, which is higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and significantly exceeds the national norm of 38. The 65-74 age group makes up 12.4% of Woronora's population compared to Greater Sydney. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort represents only 7.8%. According to the 2021 Census, the 75-84 age group has grown from 5.5% to 7.3%, while the 55-64 cohort has declined from 14.0% to 12.7% and the 25-34 group has dropped from 9.0% to 7.8%. Demographic modeling indicates significant changes in Woronora's age profile by 2041, with the 75-84 group projected to grow by 59%, reaching 240 people from an initial 151. The population aged 65 and above is expected to comprise 73% of this growth. Meanwhile, the 25-34 and 55-64 age groups are predicted to experience population declines.