Worrigee

Population growth drivers in Worrigee are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of Nov 2025, the Worrigee statistical area (Lv2) has an estimated population of around 5,471. This reflects an increase of 87 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,384. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 5,338 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 4 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 323 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, the Worrigee (SA2) has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 36.0% 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. Exceptional growth is predicted over this period, with the area expected to increase by 2,558 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 50.3% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Worrigee according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Worrigee has had minimal residential development activity, with less than 1 dwelling approval annually over the five-year period from 20XX to 20XY. This low level of development is typical in rural areas where housing needs are modest and construction activity is limited by local demand and infrastructure capacity. Yearly growth figures and relativities can vary considerably due to the small number of approvals, often based on individual projects.

Compared to Rest of NSW and national patterns, Worrigee has much lower residential development activity.

Worrigee has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects that could impact this region. Notable ones include the New Primary School and Public Preschool in Worrigee, the Worrigee Road Subdivision, Shoalhaven Hospital Redevelopment, and Nowra East Public School Upgrade. The following list details those most relevant:.

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Employment performance in Worrigee exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Worrigee has a balanced workforce comprising white and blue collar jobs. Essential services sectors are well-represented in the area.

As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 3.1%. Over the past year, there was an estimated employment growth of 3.2%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. In September 2025, 2,617 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate 0.7% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation in Worrigee is higher at 61.9%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%.

Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and retail trade. Public administration & safety has notably high concentration, with employment levels at 2.0 times the regional average. Agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 1.2% of local workers, below Rest of NSW's 5.3%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work, based on Census data. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 3.2%, while labour force increased by 3.9%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.7 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of NSW saw employment decline by 0.5% and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with a state unemployment rate of 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Worrigee's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 indicates that income in Worrigee is lower than the national average. The median income is $52,760, while the average stands at $64,978. In comparison, Rest of NSW has a median income of $52,390 and an average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from July 2023 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $57,435 (median) and $70,735 (average). According to Census 2021 data, household, family, and personal incomes in Worrigee rank modestly, between the 35th and 40th percentiles. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 is dominant with 37.4% of residents (2,046 people), which aligns with regional trends at 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Worrigee, with only 82.5% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 39th percentile.

Worrigee is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The latest Census data shows that in Worrigee, 93.9% of dwellings are houses, with the remaining 6.1% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is compared to Non-Metro NSW's figures of 87.8% houses and 12.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Worrigee stands at 29.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.7% and rented ones at 35.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area is $1,733, aligning with Non-Metro NSW's average. The median weekly rent figure for Worrigee is $390, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $350. Nationally, Worrigee's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceed the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 77.2% of all households, including 34.7% couples with children, 28.3% couples without children, and 13.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 22.8%, with lone person households at 19.4% and group households making up 3.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.3.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 14.0%, significantly lower than NSW's average of 32.2%. This discrepancy presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common, at 9.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 45.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (34.2%).

Educational participation is high, with 33.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.7% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, and 3.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis indicates 74 active stops in Worrigee, served by a mix of buses. These stops are covered by 18 routes, offering 214 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 124 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 30 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 2 trips per week per stop.

Health performance in Worrigee is well below average with considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions and to an even higher degree among older age cohorts

Worrigee faces substantial health challenges with a considerably higher prevalence of common health conditions compared to average SA2 areas, particularly among older age cohorts. As of approximately 53% (~2,879 people), the rate of private health cover in Worrigee leads that of Rest of NSW at 49.1%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (11.3%) and arthritis (9.5%), while 62.9% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments compared to 59.4% across Rest of NSW. Worrigee has 13.1% (716 people) of its population aged 65 and over, which is lower than the 27.8% in Rest of NSW. However, health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to presenting challenges.

Worrigee is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Worrigee's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 91.2% of its population being citizens, 89.8% born in Australia, and 94.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion in Worrigee, comprising 51.2% of people. However, Judaism is overrepresented, making up 0.1% compared to 0.1% across Rest of NSW.

The top three ancestry groups are Australian (33.1%), English (29.9%), and Australian Aboriginal (7.0%). Notably, Maltese are overrepresented at 0.8%, Korean at 0.2%, and Welsh at 0.5%.

Worrigee's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

The median age in Worrigee is 32 years, which is notably lower than Rest of NSW's average of 43 and also substantially under the Australian median of 38. Relative to Rest of NSW, Worrigee has a higher concentration of residents aged 25-34, at 15.9%, but fewer residents aged 65-74, at 7.4%. Between the 2016 and 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 increased from 14.3% to 15.9%, while those aged 35 to 44 increased from 11.9% to 13.4%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 45 to 54 declined from 12.2% to 11.4%. By 2041, Worrigee is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition, with the 25 to 34 age group projected to grow by 63%, reaching 1,419 people from 869.