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The median house price in Woronora Heights is $1.75m, with units at $720k. House values have moved 2.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Woronora Heights has an estimated 2,806 residents, up from 2,781 at the 2021 Census. That puts 1,079 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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An evaluation of updated ABS figures alongside new address verifications by AreaSearch puts the resident count for the suburb of Woronora Heights at approximately 2,806 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2,781 people tallied during the 2021 Census, this indicates an addition of 25 people (0.9%). These findings stem from an estimated ERP figure of 2,806 calculated after analyzing the June 2025 ABS ERP release and subsequent address checks post-Census. With a density of 1,079 persons per square kilometer, the locality sits close to benchmark averages seen across AreaSearch assessment zones.
The suburb of Woronora Heights's post-Census growth of 0.9% trails the broader SA3 area (3.2%) by 2.3 percentage points, reflecting sound underlying demographic stability. Net gains in local headcount were chiefly stimulated by overseas arrivals, who comprised around 75.0% of recent population increases. Projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 baseline figures, serve as the primary source for each SA2 area, complemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 forecasts (based on 2021) where coverage gaps exist. Cohort-specific growth trajectories from these sources are carried forward for 2032 through 2041. Applying this framework indicates a downward demographic trend for the suburb of Woronora Heights, with total residents projected to drop by 96 persons by 2041. Despite this overall contraction, selective expansion is anticipated among older demographics, highlighted by the 85 and over age group, which is slated to expand by 103 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Residential construction approvals in Woronora Heights have seen no new properties authorized over the previous five-year span. This pattern underscores an established, built-out residential area offering scarce room for additional development. Such a lack of fresh additions typically reinforces buyer interest in existing housing stock while underpinning overall valuation stability. Building activity in Woronora Heights is considerably more subdued than in Greater Sydney. Limited construction pipelines of this nature generally bolster demand and pricing across the existing housing base. The local development pace also trails the national standard, highlighting the mature stage of the locality and pointing toward potential zoning or planning limitations.
Given that demographic projections point toward a plateau or slight decrease in population, housing pressure in Woronora Heights is anticipated to ease, creating favorable conditions for prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Woronora Heights
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 29 current infrastructure and development projects close to Woronora Heights, worth an estimated $897 million. 6 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Surrounding infrastructure investments and urban planning initiatives strongly shape local community performance. AreaSearch has verified no upcoming projects of substantial local impact within the area. Noteworthy initiatives in the wider catchment include the Sutherland Public School Hall Upgrade, Heathcote Road Koala Protection Fencing, Engadine High School Upgrade, and M6 Stage 2, with key details summarized below.
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Sutherland Public School Hall Upgrade
Construction of a new multipurpose hall at Sutherland Public School, including a stage, indoor sports court, canteen, storage, amenities, out of hours school care (OOSH) facilities and a covered outdoor learning area. Major external construction is now complete, with the steel frame and roof installed and internal mechanical, electrical, data and hydraulic services underway. Part of the NSW Government's 9.2 billion dollar investment in new and upgraded schools. Forecast completion by Day 1 Term 1 2027.
Grand Vermont
New residential development at 48 Vermont Street featuring contemporary apartments with premium finishes, rooftop gardens and proximity to Sutherland train station
Sutherland Co-Living Development
Demolition of two existing dwellings and construction of a seven-storey co-living residential building comprising 83 self-contained rooms, communal indoor and outdoor facilities, and basement parking. The development approved by Sutherland Shire Council under DA23/0827 aims to supply flexible and affordable rental accommodation close to Sutherland railway station.
Adelong Sutherland
Residential development at 552-556 President Avenue featuring modern apartments with quality finishes, communal facilities and convenient access to transport and shopping
Sutherland Co-Living Development
A six-storey co-living development with 83 rooms (mix of single and double occupancy), communal areas, two basement parking levels with 18 car spaces, 18 motorcycle spaces, and 16 bicycle spaces. Each room includes a kitchenette and en-suite facilities. Approved by the Land and Environment Court in April 2025 following council deemed refusal. Designed to provide modern, affordable housing for young professionals and key workers near Sutherland train station.
Illawong Village Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment and expansion of Illawong Village Shopping Centre including refurbishment of the existing centre, additional retail floor space, new specialty tenancies, upgraded public domain, improved parking and associated site works. The project received planning approval and has progressed into the delivery phase.
President Private Hospital Redevelopment
An 87 million dollar State Significant Development redeveloping President Private Hospital into a modern healthcare facility for the Sutherland Shire by Macquarie Health Corporation. The works involve the construction of a new three-storey clinical building providing 110 inpatient beds, a 72-bed mental health unit, a refurbished theatre complex, and an upgraded wellness centre. Following a successful Land and Environment Court appeal in 2024, site demolition and active construction are underway to deliver expanded surgical, medical, and rehabilitation services.
Eterna Sutherland
Contemporary 6-level development comprising 53 apartments across 1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom configurations with rooftop communal space and premium finishes including Caesarstone benchtops and ILVE appliances
1,792 residents of Woronora Heights are employed, from a labour force of 1,834. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 77.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,015, about 72% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Woronora Heights boasts a capable labor pool with strong representation in core services, accompanied by an unemployment rate sitting at just 2.3% and a 0.8% annual rise in estimated jobs according to statistical area assessments by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents reached 1,792, keeping joblessness 1.8% beneath the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, while labor force involvement stands exceptionally high at 77.0% versus 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Meanwhile, Census data indicated that 42.7% of local workers performed their duties remotely, though lockdown circumstances during Covid-19 must be noted. Local employment is predominantly concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety.
Specialization is particularly elevated in public administration & safety, where the neighborhood's concentration is 1.7 times the broader region's benchmark. Conversely, finance & insurance represents a smaller share at 5.0%, trailing the 7.3% seen regionally. Evaluating resident worker totals against Census local job figures reveals that within-suburb workplace opportunities remain relatively scarce. Reviewing SALM and ABS statistics aggregated across broader zones indicates that throughout the 12 months leading to March 2026, local employment expanded by 0.8% as the total workforce grew by 0.3%, trimming the jobless rate by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced 1.9% employment growth, a 1.9% expansion in its labor pool, and a minor reduction in unemployment. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia's nationwide projections published in Mar-26 help illustrate expected employment trajectories for Woronora Heights. These five- and ten-year models have been weighted against local occupational distributions. Nationwide employment is anticipated to climb by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Applying this sectoral outlook to the local workforce implies an increase in jobs of 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (representing a baseline weighting extrapolation provided for context without factoring in localized population trends).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Woronora Heights is $3,250 a week (about $169,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,016 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,111 a year against an average of $74,568. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode records for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that personal earnings in the suburb of Woronora Heights surpass the national benchmark, with a median of $61,111 and a mean figure of $74,568. Across Greater Sydney, median earnings are $60,817 while the average is $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated figures reach roughly $67,418 for median income and $82,263 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed local household income at the 98th percentile ($3,250 weekly). In terms of brackets, 35.2% of locals earn $4000+ weekly (987 residents), contrasting with the broader metropolitan area where 30.9% fall between $1,500 - 2,999.
Overall economic standing is demonstrated by 55.4% of households taking home more than $3,000 weekly, fostering elevated purchasing capacity. Households keep 89.0% of their earnings once mortgage or rental outlays are met, situating the neighborhood in the 10th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Woronora Heights had 854 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 55% are owned with a mortgage, 4% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $750 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 84% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing stock recorded in the most recent Census was composed of 97.2% houses and 2.7% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached units, apartments, and other housing types), diverging sharply from Sydney metro where houses accounted for 55.9% and other dwellings made up 44.1%. Full ownership was elevated at 41.4% compared to Sydney metro norms, with remaining properties either held under a mortgage (54.6%) or rented (4.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment stood at $2,600, while the typical weekly rental rate was $750, surpassing Sydney metro medians of $2,427 and $470.
Relative to Australia-wide benchmarks, repayments in Woronora Heights notably outstrip the national average of $1,863, with weekly rent exceeding the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Woronora Heights counted 854 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.2 people each. 57% are couples with children, more than in 98% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 6% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 93.4% of occupied dwellings, split between couples with children at 57.3%, couples without children at 28.8%, and single parent families at 6.7%. Non-family living arrangements account for the other 6.6%, consisting of lone person households at 6.2% and group households at 0.6%. The typical home accommodates a median household size of 3.2 people, exceeding the 2.7 registered across Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.8% of adults in Woronora Heights hold a university qualification, including 18.0% with a bachelor degree and 5.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 24.7% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Attainment of higher education degrees in the area is lower than broader standards, with 26.8% holding university credentials compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. This gap highlights a clear avenue for community educational programs. Bachelor degrees form the primary qualification at 18.0%, alongside postgraduate qualifications at 5.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.4%. Meanwhile, vocational and technical expertise is widespread, with 40.2% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (15.5%) and certificates (24.7%). A significant 29.4% of local inhabitants are enrolled in an educational course. Breaking this down, secondary education accounts for 9.3%, primary education comprises 8.9%, and 5.6% of residents are engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Woronora Heights reaches 18 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 280 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 2.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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A review of public transit identifies 18 operating stops across Woronora Heights, providing dedicated bus connectivity. These locations are served by 11 routes that deliver 283 weekly passenger trips in total. Accessibility is high, with the typical resident situated 161 meters away from their closest boarding point. Commuters predominantly travel outside the suburb, with private vehicles accounting for 92% of journeys. Households maintain an average of 2.3 vehicles, surpassing regional norms, while 42.7% of working residents operated from home (2021 Census, reflecting pandemic-era conditions). Transit schedules provide an average of 40 trips per day across the collective network, which translates to roughly 15 weekly trips at each stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.1% of residents in Woronora Heights report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 80% of areas nationally. 2.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and illness rates indicate strong overall health across Woronora Heights, characterized by a minimal incidence of common medical conditions among younger residents and extensive private health insurance uptake covering approximately 56% of the population (~1,582 people), compared with 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Arthritis and asthma represent the primary health issues reported, affecting 8.0 and 7.2% of individuals respectively, while 72.1% of the community reported having no long-term medical conditions, versus 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Health metrics among residents under 65 are particularly robust. Those aged 65 and over make up 19.0% of the population (533 people), higher than the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney.
While elderly health remains solid, its relative national standing is somewhat lower than that of the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Woronora Heights is largely Australian-born, at 85.9% of residents, with 6.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.0%) and English (28.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures place Woronora Heights below regional averages, with 85.9% of inhabitants born in Australia, 95.8% holding Australian citizenship, and 93.7% speaking solely English at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 67.9% of residents in Woronora Heights, compared with 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Looking at parent birthplaces, Australian ancestry leads locally at 31.0% (versus 17.8% across the region), followed by English ancestry at 28.7% (compared to 19.0% regionally) and Irish ancestry at 9.7%. Variations also appear across several smaller ancestral backgrounds, with Welsh ancestry representing 0.8% of Woronora Heights (compared to 0.4% regionally), French at 0.8% (against 0.5%), and Macedonian at 0.6% (against 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Woronora Heights is 43. 26.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The community in the suburb of Woronora Heights shows a notable concentration in mature demographics. Estimated numbers to August 2026 show 30.6% of residents in the middle-aged and early retiree bracket (45 - 64), compared with 22.6% for Greater Sydney, whereas young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 17.2% locally versus 31.4% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 43, holding steady since the 2021 Census and standing 6 years above the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded during that Census (the national median was 38 at the same Census).
The most noticeable transition since the Census occurred among retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), which grew from 13.6% to an estimated 19.0%. Looking toward 2041, the retiree and elderly cohort is projected to expand the most, adding 135 residents (25%) to reach 668, whereas contractions are anticipated across both the young to middle-aged adult and middle-aged/early retiree groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Woronora Heights
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,781 at the 2021 Census → 2,806 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL14440). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.