Woronora Heights (NSW)

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Based on demographic assessments by Districts utilizing ABS releases for the surrounding region alongside address verifications post-Census, the estimated population of the suburb of Woronora Heights stands at approximately 2,806 as of May 2026. This represents a minor expansion of 25 residents (0.9%) relative to the 2021 Census count of 2,781 individuals. This updated figure is derived by Districts from the June 2025 ABS ERP publication combined with subsequent address auditing. The resulting population density is 1,079 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical suburban benchmarks. The post-census growth rate of 0.9% trails the SA3 region (3.1%) by 2.2 percentage points, showing respectable underlying demographic momentum. The primary driver of recent population gains was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 75.0% of the overall increase.

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Data aggregated by Districts indicates that the suburb of Woronora Heights possesses a highly skilled workforce with strong representation in critical service fields, an unemployment rate of only 2.3%, and employment growth estimated at 0.8% over the prior year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,787, while the local unemployment rate sat 1.8% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is exceptionally high, reaching 77.3% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census records show that a significant 42.7% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.

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According to the latest ATO postcode-level statistics for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Woronora Heights recorded a median income of $61,111 and an average income of $74,568. These figures represent high levels on a national scale, compared to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $67,418 for the median and $82,263 for the average. The 2021 Census placed local household incomes in the 98th percentile, with a weekly median of $3,250. The largest income bracket consists of the 35.2% of households earning $4000+ weekly (987 residents), contrasting with the wider region where earn between - . Overall economic capacity is highlighted by the of households earning more than weekly, which underpins strong consumer demand. After accounting for housing costs, households retain of their income, indicating high disposable funds, and the area is positioned in the th decile on the SEIFA income index.

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The local housing stock at the time of the latest Census was dominated by separate houses, which made up 97.2% of dwellings, while semi-detached properties, apartments, and other housing forms accounted for 2.7%. This compares to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across Greater Sydney. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Woronora Heights were high at 41.4%, with mortgaged properties representing 54.6% and rented properties making up 4.0% of the total. The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,600, exceeding the Sydney metro average of $2,427. The median weekly rent was recorded at $750, compared to $470 for the wider metro area. On a national level, these mortgage payments are considerably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are well above the national median of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 93.4%, consisting of couples with children at 57.3%, couples without children at 28.8%, and single-parent households at 6.7%. Non-family households represent the remaining 6.6%, comprising lone-person households at 6.2% and group houses at 0.6%. The median household size of 3.2 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Tertiary qualification levels in the area are relatively low, with university graduation rates at 26.8% compared to the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This highlights a clear opportunity for local educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 18.0%, with postgraduate degrees at 5.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.4%. Vocational skills are highly prevalent, with 40.2% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (15.5%) and certificates (24.7%).

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Public transport services in the suburb of Woronora Heights include 18 active bus stops. These stops are served by 11 routes, which provide a total of 279 weekly passenger journeys. Transport access is highly convenient, with residents living an average of 161 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is predominantly residential, with most workers commuting out of the area; private cars are the primary transport mode at 92%. Dwellings have an average of 2.3 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A high 42.7% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related travel restrictions.

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Health indicators for the suburb of Woronora Heights show highly positive outcomes, based on Districts assessments of mortality and chronic illnesses. Younger cohorts exhibit low rates of common health conditions, and private health insurance coverage is high, representing approximately 56% of the population (~1,582 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney.

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Cultural diversity in the suburb of Woronora Heights is lower than the metropolitan average. The population is 85.9% Australian-born, 95.8% hold citizenship, and 93.7% speak only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 67.9% of residents, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.

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The median age of 43 years in the suburb of Woronora Heights is older than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. The 55 - 64 age cohort is highly represented at 16.7%, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller at 7.9% compared to the metropolitan area. The local proportion of 55 - 64 year-olds is higher than the national figure of 11.2%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 2.8% to 5.4% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort rose from 16.0% to 18.1%. In contrast, the 45 to cohort decreased from to and the to group declined from to . Looking ahead to demographic forecasts indicate significant changes in the age profile. The group aged and over is expected to grow from to representing an increase of people (). Furthermore, residents aged and over will account for of all population growth. Conversely, declines are expected in the to and to age groups.

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Woronora Heights currently has an estimated 106 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 63 children aged 0-2 and 42 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 17% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 25% by 2041 (to approximately 80 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 274. Birth rates in the area have averaged 7.2 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.