Waverton (NSW)

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According to calculations derived from ABS demographic releases for the wider region, alongside recent address validations performed by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Waverton has a population estimated at 3,159 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 178 people (6.0%) from the 2021 Census, when the head count was 2,981 people. The shift is based on the resident population of 3,146, calculated by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 and 15 validated new addresses added since the Census. With this population level, the density stands at 4,512 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top 10% of all Australian locations analyzed by Districts, highlighting the high demand for local land. The 6.0% expansion rate in the suburb of Waverton since the 2021 census outpaced the SA4 region (5.9%), establishing it as a local growth frontrunner. This population growth was heavily supported by overseas arrivals, who accounted for approximately of the overall demographic gains in the recent timeframe.

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Based on Districts compilations of local statistical division data, Waverton supports a highly educated workforce, with particularly strong representation in the technology sector, an unemployment rate of only 3.5%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.7% over the past year. In March 2026, 1,946 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate sat 0.6% below the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney. Workforce participation is relatively standard, sitting at 72.4% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census responses indicated that a substantial 69.2% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure reflects the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.

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The latest postcode-level ATO figures for the financial year 2023 show that incomes in the suburb of Waverton are exceptionally high by national standards, with a median of $78,586 and an average of $119,912. These figures compare to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the financial year 2023, the current figures are estimated to be approximately $86,696 for the median and $132,287 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census confirms that family, household, and individual earnings in Waverton are high, placing the area between the 95th and 97th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that the largest segment, comprising 35.4% of residents (1,118 people), earns + per week, which contrasts with the wider region where fall in the - category. A total of receive more than weekly, highlighting local affluence that supports retail activity. Rent and mortgage payments absorb of household income, while strong salaries place the population in the th percentile for disposable income, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile.

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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in Waverton consisted of 17.7% detached houses and 82.3% other formats such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other options across the Sydney metro area. Home ownership in Waverton reached 33.9%, which was higher than the Sydney metro average, with 18.0% of properties mortgaged and 48.0% rented. The median monthly mortgage payment of $3,053 was higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,427. The median weekly rent of $600 also exceeded the metropolitan benchmark of $470. On a national level, mortgage costs in Waverton are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national average of $375.

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Families make up 61.4% of all households, with couples without children representing 32.2%, couples with children at 21.7%, and single parents at 6.3%. Non-family households account for 38.6% of the total, with lone person households representing 31.0% and group households at 7.8%. The median household occupancy is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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The proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in Waverton is significantly higher than broader averages, with 68.3% of those aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This educational profile positions the community well for professional jobs. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 41.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 21.8% and graduate diplomas at 5.4%. Technical and vocational training accounts for 15.6% of qualifications for those aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.5% and certificates at 7.1%.

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Public transport services in Waverton include 14 active stops, consisting of train stations and bus stops. These stops serve 25 distinct routes, which accommodate 7,990 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is convenient, with residents living an average of 134 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential, and most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles accounting for 49% of commutes, trains for 28%, and walking for 14%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.6 cars per household, which is below the regional average. A total of 69.2% of employed residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which was influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

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Health indicators show positive outcomes in Waverton, with low rates of chronic illness and low mortality rates across all age brackets. The percentage of residents with private health insurance is high, covering 74% of the population (2,341 people). This compares to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

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Waverton displays a higher degree of cultural diversity than most areas, with 23.1% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 38.5% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religion, representing 40.8% of the population. The most distinct religious concentration is Judaism, which accounts for 0.8% of residents, matching the 0.8% share across Greater Sydney.

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The median age in Waverton is 39 years, which is higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and close to the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, there is a higher concentration of residents aged 25 - 34, who make up 22.0% of the local population, while children aged 5 - 14 are under-represented at 6.8%. The local share of 25 - 34 year-olds is higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age bracket increased from 6.5% to 8.2% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort decreased from 15.8% to 14.9%. Demographic projections for 2041 suggest changes in the population structure. The to age group is projected to grow by ( people), increasing from to . Residents aged and older are expected to account for of total population growth, while the to and to age groups are projected to decrease in size.

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Waverton currently has an estimated 148 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 96 children aged 0-2 and 65 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 3% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 10% by 2041 (to approximately 133 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 173. Birth rates in the area have averaged 12.3 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.