Werrington Downs (NSW)

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According to municipal population updates analyzed by Districts alongside fresh address validations completed since the Census, the suburb of Werrington Downs has an estimated residency of 3,198 as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 23 people (0.7%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 3,221 residents. This shift is calculated from a local population figure of 3,194, which Districts modeled using the ABS's June 2025 ERP release and post-Census address tracking. Such a population count translates to a density of 2,881 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of all Australian areas analyzed. Natural increases were the primary engine of growth here, accounting for roughly 74.0% of all population additions during the latest timeframes.

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The suburb of Werrington Downs features a balanced labor pool of both professional and trade workers, alongside a solid presence of essential service employees, with joblessness sitting at a low 2.9% based on regional statistics compiled by Districts. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,764, while the local unemployment rate sat 1.3% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and labor participation was typical at 71.6% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census records show a high proportion of employed residents (30.2%) working from home, though this figure likely reflects temporary pandemic containment measures.

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ATO records at the postcode level for the 2023 financial year show that earnings in the suburb of Werrington Downs track slightly below national norms, with a median of $58,832 and an average of $66,432. This compares to Greater Sydney medians of $60,817 and averages of $83,003. Adjusting for WPI growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year yields March 2026 estimates of approximately $64,903 for the median and $73,288 for the average. Census records show household, family, and individual earnings in the suburb of Werrington Downs place it around the 72nd percentile nationally. The largest income bracket contains 39.2% of residents (1,253 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring broader regional patterns where 30.9% fall into this bracket. Housing expenses account for of earnings, yet solid income levels maintain disposable resources at the th percentile, with the area ranking in the th decile of the SEIFA index.

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Census data reveals the housing stock in the suburb of Werrington Downs is comprised of 98.5% standalone houses and 1.4% alternative dwellings like duplexes and apartments, whereas the Sydney metropolitan area records 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwelling types. Home ownership stands at 30.1%, matching the metropolitan average, while the remaining homes are either subject to a mortgage (52.6%) or occupied by tenants (17.3%). The median mortgage obligation of $2,167 per month is lower than the metropolitan average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent of $425 compares to the Sydney metropolitan figure of $470. On a national scale, local mortgage payments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are higher than the national median of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 82.9%, consisting of couples with children at 38.9%, couples without children at 29.1%, and single-parent households at 13.9%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 17.1%, consisting of single-person households at 15.3% and group homes at 1.6%. The typical household size is 2.8 occupants, which is slightly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Educational outcomes show room for improvement, as university graduation rates stand at 14.9%, well below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary credential at 10.5%, with postgraduate degrees at 3.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. Vocational and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 42.5% of residents aged 15 and over possessing trade credentials, consisting of 10.6% with advanced diplomas and 31.9% holding certificates.

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Public transit analysis shows there are 17 operational transport stops within the suburb of Werrington Downs, consisting of bus services. These stops support 19 separate routes that combine to offer 309 passenger trips every week. Accessibility is rated as highly convenient, with residents living an average of 181 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb of Werrington Downs functions primarily as a dormitory suburb, with 94% of commuters traveling by car. Vehicle ownership is high, averaging 1.7 cars per household, which exceeds regional averages. Working from home is common, with 30.2% of residents doing so at the time of the 2021 Census, which was likely influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Public health metrics reveal notable concerns, based on Districts' evaluation of mortality patterns and the presence of long-term health issues across both younger and older cohorts, with private health insurance coverage sitting slightly above the SA2 average at roughly 53% of residents, representing approximately 1,701 individuals. In comparison, Greater Sydney records 59.9% coverage.

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The suburb of Werrington Downs displays lower levels of cultural diversity than typical metropolitan areas, with 84.1% of the population born in Australia, 91.9% holding citizenship, and 90.1% using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant faith, practiced by 57.0% of the community, which is higher than the 49.2% rate recorded across Greater Sydney.

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The median age of 36 years in the suburb of Werrington Downs is virtually aligned with the Greater Sydney median of 37 and slightly below the Australian average of 38. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, the suburb of Werrington Downs has a higher share of children aged 5 - 14 (14.0%) but a smaller proportion of adults aged 45 - 54 (10.2%). Since the 2021 Census, seniors aged 75 to 84 have risen from 2.5% to 5.1% of the population, whereas the cohort aged 55 to 64 has fallen from 13.7% to 11.8%. Long-term modeling indicates the local age profile will shift by 2041. The group aged 55 to 64 is projected to grow the fastest at , adding residents to total while the cohorts aged to and to are expected to contract.

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Werrington Downs currently has an estimated 227 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 130 children aged 0-2 and 86 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 6% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 5% by 2041 (to approximately 215 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 352. Birth rates in the area have averaged 12.2 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.