Wollstonecraft (NSW)

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Wollstonecraft's population is estimated at approximately 8,538 as of May 2026, according to analysis of ABS population revisions for the surrounding region and new addresses confirmed by Districts since the Census. This represents a growth of 423 people (5.2%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 8,115 residents. The calculation stems from an estimated resident population of 8,503 determined by Districts using the ABS ERP release from June 2025, plus an additional 13 validated new addresses since the Census. This population level translates to a density of 7,115 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Wollstonecraft in the top 10% of national locations evaluated by Districts and highlights the high demand for local land. The suburb of Wollstonecraft's post-census growth of 5.2% lags just 0.7 percentage points behind the broader SA4 region (5.9%), indicating strong growth dynamics. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this growth, accounting for approximately of the total population gains in recent times.

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Wollstonecraft is home to a highly qualified workforce, with strong representation in the technology industry, a low unemployment rate of 3.7%, and an estimated 1.5% increase in employment over the past year based on aggregated statistical area data. Jobholders numbered 5,493 as of March 2026. The local unemployment rate sits 0.4% below the 4.1% recorded across Greater Sydney, while the workforce participation rate of 75.3% is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's 69.1%. Census records show a high proportion of residents (68.3%) working from home, though this figure was likely influenced by COVID-19 lockdowns.

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Tax data from the ATO compiled by Districts for financial year 2023 ranks Wollstonecraft in the top percentile of incomes nationwide. Taxpayers in the suburb of Wollstonecraft recorded a median income of $81,774 and an average income of $124,777, compared to Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $90,213 for the median and $137,654 for the average. Census data places household, family, and personal incomes in the 93rd to 98th national percentiles. The largest income bracket contains 31.7% of residents (2,706 people) earning $4000+ weekly, which contrasts with Greater Sydney where the $1,500 - bracket is the largest at . High-income earners are prominent, with earning more than weekly, reflecting strong local purchasing power. Residents spend of their income on housing costs, but strong earnings keep disposable income in the nd percentile, and the area ranks in the th decile on the SEIFA index.

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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in Wollstonecraft consisted of 7.3% standalone houses and 92.7% other dwellings like apartments and townhouses, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates matched metropolitan Sydney at 27.5%, with mortgaged properties making up 22.6% and rented properties accounting for 49.8%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,711, which is higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,427. The median weekly rent was $576, compared to $470 for the metro area. Nationally, Wollstonecraft's median mortgage payments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and median rents are also above the national figure of $375.

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Family households represent 59.8% of all households, consisting of couples without children at 32.1%, couples with children at 20.2%, and single parents at 5.9%. Non-family households make up the remaining 40.2%, with single-person households accounting for 33.9% and group households at 6.4%. The average household size of 2.1 people is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Residents of Wollstonecraft display exceptionally high levels of education, with 67.3% of those aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to NSW's average of 32.2% and Australia's average of 30.4%. This high educational attainment positions the workforce well for knowledge-based jobs. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 41.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 20.3% and graduate diplomas at 5.2%. Vocational qualifications are held by 17.5% of residents aged 15+, including advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificate credentials (7.6%).

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Public transport services in Wollstonecraft include 23 active train and bus stops. These stops support 29 different transit routes that combine to provide 8,516 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is excellent, with residents living an average of 120 meters from their nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, meaning most working residents commute to other areas. Cars remain the most common mode of transport for 53% of commuters, while 19% travel by train and 17% walk. Vehicle ownership is low, averaging 0.6 cars per dwelling, which sits below the Sydney average. A high proportion of residents (68.3%) worked from home at the time of the 2021 Census, though this may reflect temporary pandemic restrictions.

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Health data shows excellent outcomes in Wollstonecraft, with Districts analysis indicating low mortality rates and a low prevalence of chronic diseases across all age cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, covering approximately 76% of residents (6,492 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

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Wollstonecraft exhibits a high level of cultural diversity, with 42.5% of residents born outside Australia and 26.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religion, representing 40.4% of the population. Judaism is notably overrepresented at 1.3% of residents, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 0.8%.

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The median age in Wollstonecraft is 38 years, which is close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 and matches the Australian median of 38. Compared to the wider Sydney region, Wollstonecraft has a higher proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (22.8%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (6.5%). The concentration of young adults aged 25 - 34 is also higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has increased from 5.3% to 7.0%, while the 25 to 34 age bracket grew from 21.6% to 22.8%. In contrast, the cohort aged 5 to fell from to . By demographic projections suggest the population will age further, with the to age group growing by (an increase of people, rising from to ). Residents aged and over are expected to make up of the overall population growth, while the to and to cohorts are projected to shrink.

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Wollstonecraft currently has an estimated 435 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 262 children aged 0-2 and 175 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 1% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 10% by 2041 (to approximately 390 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 467. 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.