Wentworth Falls (NSW)

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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by Districts since the Census the suburb of Wentworth Falls has an estimated residency of approximately 6,509 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 81 individuals (1.3%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 6,428 people. The adjustment is calculated from a resident population of 6,503, projected by Districts using the ABS ERP data release (June 2025) alongside 33 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census date. This population level translates to a density of 309 persons per square kilometer, which indicates substantial space per resident and potential capacity for future growth. Over the last ten years, the suburb of Wentworth Falls has shown steady trends with a 0.5% compound annual growth rate, outperforming the SA3 area. Gains were primarily driven by overseas migration, which served as almost the exclusive source of population growth in recent times.

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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education, with solid representation in essential services fields, and an unemployment rate of only 2.6%, based on statistical area data compiled by Districts. In March 2026, there were 2,978 employed residents, and the unemployment rate sat 1.5% below the rate of 4.1% seen in Greater Sydney, though workforce participation is notably lower (54.8% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census figures show that a substantial 45.7% of residents worked from home, though this may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.

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Income levels in the suburb of Wentworth Falls align closely with countrywide benchmarks, showing a median income of $46,418 and an average income of $67,583, according to the latest postcode ATO statistics for the financial year 2023. These figures are below the Greater Sydney medians of $60,817 and averages of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the financial year 2023, updated figures would be roughly $51,208 for the median and $74,558 for the average as of March 2026. Census data shows that personal, family, and household incomes are positioned modestly, matching the 37th and 37th percentiles. Income distribution shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings band represents 28.9% of the population (1,881 individuals), which is close to the wider region where 30.9% are in this range. Pressures on housing affordability are significant, leaving only of income remaining, placing the area in the th percentile and the SEIFA income index ranks the area in the th decile.

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Residential structures in Wentworth Falls at the time of the latest Census consisted of 95.7% detached houses and 4.2% alternative housing types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other categories), which differs from the metropolitan Sydney distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Furthermore, home ownership rates in the area were significantly higher than the metropolitan average at 47.8%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 34.5% and rental properties making up 17.6%. The median monthly mortgage cost was $2,080, which is below the metropolitan Sydney median of $2,427, while the weekly median rent was $430 compared to $470 in the metropolitan region. On a national level, mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national median of $375.

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Families comprise the majority of households at 68.8%, consisting of couples with children at 25.8%, couples without children at 33.2%, and single parents at 8.8%. Non-family households make up the remaining 31.2%, with lone person households accounting for 28.2% and group houses representing 3.0% of the total. The median size of local households is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Academic credentials in the local population are considerably higher than broader benchmarks, with 39.9% of residents aged 15 and older holding a university qualification, compared to 23.9% in the SA4 region and 30.4% nationwide. This educational profile positions the locality well for knowledge-intensive fields. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 23.6%, followed by postgraduate studies at 12.0% and graduate diplomas at 4.3%. Vocational and technical skills are also common, with 32.7% of residents aged 15 and older possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.8% and certificates at 19.9%.

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Public transport options include 84 active stops in the area, offering a combination of rail and bus services. These stops accommodate 29 distinct routes, which provide a total of 1,257 weekly passenger journeys. Transport access is classified as good, with residents living an average of 295 meters from their nearest transit point. Given the residential focus of the area, most workers commute out of the locality, with private cars remaining the primary travel choice at 91%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 cars per home. A high share of 45.7% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic conditions of the time.

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Health indicators demonstrate positive trends for local residents, with analysis of mortality rates and medical conditions showing results that align with national averages. Common medical conditions display typical distribution patterns across young and elderly age groups, and the proportion of residents with private health insurance is slightly higher than the average SA2 area, covering about 54% of the population (~3,492 people). This is lower than the rate of 59.9% observed across Greater Sydney.

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The locality displays lower levels of cultural diversity compared to average benchmarks, with 78.7% of residents born in Australia, 90.0% holding citizenship, and 92.8% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 43.3% of the population. The most distinct relative concentration is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the population, compared to 0.8% in Greater Sydney.

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The median age of 50 years in the locality is higher than the median of 37 years in Greater Sydney and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, there is a higher proportion of residents in the 65 - 74 age group (15.9%) and a lower share of people aged 25 - 34 (5.5%). The concentration of 65 - 74 residents is above the national level of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 8.8% to 12.1% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group rose from 8.4% to 10.5%. Conversely, the 25 to cohort fell from to and the to group declined from to . By the age profile will undergo major shifts, with the and older cohort expected to grow by (an increase of people), rising from to . This demographic aging trend is highlighted by the fact that residents aged and older represent all of the projected growth, while both the to and to groups are expected to shrink.

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Wentworth Falls currently has an estimated 240 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 145 children aged 0-2 and 96 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 24% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 16% by 2041 (to approximately 202 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 559. Birth rates in the area have averaged 5.5 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.