Wentworth Point (NSW)

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Analysis of ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region combined with new address validations by Districts following the Census indicates that the suburb of Wentworth Point has an estimated population of approximately 14,216 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,513 people (11.9%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 12,703 residents. This adjustment is derived from a resident count of 13,979, calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, alongside 369 validated new addresses established post-Census. With these numbers, the population density stands at 24,940 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Wentworth Point in the highest 10% of countrywide locations evaluated by Districts, highlighting the high demand for local land. The growth rate of 11.9% since the 2021 Census outpaced both the state average of 7.1% and the Greater Sydney region, positioning the suburb of Wentworth Point as a regional growth leader. This expansion was largely fueled by overseas arrivals, who accounted for roughly of the total demographic growth, though natural increase and interstate migration also remained positive contributors.

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The suburb of Wentworth Point is characterized by a highly qualified workforce with a prominent concentration in professional services, an unemployment rate of a mere 1.7%, and consistent jobs metrics over the last year according to Districts regional data. In March 2026, 9,552 local residents were employed, and the unemployment rate sat 2.4% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is also exceptionally high at 81.1% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census records reveal that a substantial 58.3% of the working population operated from home, though this figure should be interpreted in light of pandemic-era restrictions.

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Taxpayer data from the ATO for the 2023 financial year shows that the suburb of Wentworth Point recorded a median income of $59,930 and an average income of $71,726. While these figures exceed national benchmarks, they sit below the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates as of March 2026 would be roughly $66,115 for the median and $79,128 for the average. In the 2021 Census, individual weekly earnings at the 90th percentile reached $1,196. Looking at earnings distribution, 42.0% of the local population (representing 5,970 people) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is higher than the regional rate of . High housing costs absorb of household earnings, but solid salaries keep disposable income at the th percentile nationally, with the area ranking in the th decile on the SEIFA index.

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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Wentworth Point was comprised of no separate houses and 100.0% semi-detached, apartment, or other dwelling types, contrasting with the Sydney metropolitan area where 55.9% of homes are separate houses and 44.1% are other dwellings. Home ownership in the suburb of Wentworth Point was lower than the metropolitan average at 8.0%, with the remaining dwellings occupied by residents with mortgages (31.9%) or tenants renting (60.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,251 was lower than the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $500, compared to $470 across metropolitan Sydney. On a national scale, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Wentworth Point are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also above the national median of $375.

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Families make up 62.3% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 20.9%, couples without children at 34.2%, and single-parent households at 6.1%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 37.7%, with single-person households representing 31.8% and group households comprising 5.9% of the total. The average household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Qualifications in the suburb of Wentworth Point are significantly higher than broader geographical averages, with 61.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This high concentration of tertiary education positions the local workforce well for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest cohort at 35.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 22.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.9%. Vocational qualifications are held by 20.7% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificates at 9.1%.

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Public transport options in the suburb of Wentworth Point include 12 active transit stops consisting of bus services. These stops accommodate 6 distinct routes, which together provide 2,620 weekly passenger journeys. Local transit access is rated as favorable, with residents generally living within 210 meters of the nearest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the area; private cars remain the main transit method at 66%, followed by trains at 18% and buses at 8%. Motor vehicle ownership averages 0.5 per household, which is below the metropolitan average. A significant 58.3% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.

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Health indicators in the suburb of Wentworth Point are highly positive, characterized by low mortality rates and a low prevalence of chronic illnesses across all age cohorts. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is high, covering approximately 55% of the local population, which equates to about 7,858 individuals. This compares to a private coverage rate of 59.9% across the Greater Sydney region.

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The suburb of Wentworth Point ranks as one of the most multicultural communities in the nation, with 66.2% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 63.9% of the population born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 32.0% of the local population. However, the most distinct deviation from regional averages is in Islam, which is practiced by 7.5% of residents, compared to 6.8% across Greater Sydney.

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The median age in the suburb of Wentworth Point is 34 years, which is slightly younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and younger than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the suburb of Wentworth Point has a larger proportion of young adults aged 25 - 34 (28.0%) but fewer young people aged 15 - 24 (6.4%). The proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 is also significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the median age has risen from 32 to 34, indicating an average increase of 2.1 years. Specifically, residents aged 35 to 44 grew from 22.3% to 26.7% of the population, and those aged to rose from to . In contrast, the to cohort decreased from to , and the to group declined from to . Demographic projections for suggest that the to cohort will experience the highest growth rate at , adding residents to reach a total of .

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Wentworth Point currently has an estimated 938 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 575 children aged 0-2 and 383 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 8% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 23% by 2041 (to approximately 1,152 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 818. Birth rates in the area have averaged 17.1 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally).