Worrigee (NSW)

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According to ABS population updates for the wider region and new address datasets verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Worrigee has an estimated population of 5,325 as of May 2026. This indicates a decline of 59 individuals (1.1%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 5,384 residents. This adjustment is calculated from an estimated resident base of 5,285 determined by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus an additional 4 validated new addresses added since the Census. With this population level, the suburb of Worrigee has a density of 314 persons per square kilometer, which indicates low density and capacity for future growth. Population expansion in the suburb of Worrigee was mostly driven by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 36.0% of all demographic gains in recent times, though all components including overseas arrivals and natural increase remained positive.

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Worrigee has a balanced labor force split between professional and manual roles, with a strong presence in essential services and an unemployment rate of 4.5% based on statistical data compiled by Districts. In March 2026, there were 2,337 employed residents, with the local jobless rate standing 0.4% higher than the Regional NSW average of 4.1%, while workforce participation closely tracked the Regional NSW rate of 60.6%. Census data indicates that a modest 6.9% of local workers operated from home, though the influence of COVID-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.

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Based on financial year 2023 ATO data compiled by Districts, tax returns show that income levels in the suburb of Worrigee run below the national average. The median taxpayer income in the suburb of Worrigee is $52,760, and the average taxpayer income is $64,978, compared to Regional NSW statistics of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 10.32% since financial year 2023, these figures would equate to roughly $58,205 for the median and $71,684 for the average by March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Worrigee in the modest 35th to 40th percentiles. The largest income group consists of 37.4% of residents (1,991 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, which mirrors the wider region where this group accounts for of the population. Housing costs present severe affordability challenges, leaving residents with only of their income, which ranks in the th percentile.

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According to the most recent Census, the housing mix in Worrigee consisted of 93.9% separate houses and 6.1% semi-detached, apartment, or other dwelling types, compared to Regional NSW where separate houses made up 82.6% and other dwellings accounted for 17.4%. Home ownership rates in Worrigee lagged Regional NSW at 29.7%, with the remaining properties being held under a mortgage (34.7%) or rented (35.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,733 matched the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $390, compared to $330 in Regional NSW. On a national level, mortgage costs in Worrigee are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs exceed the national benchmark of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 77.2%, consisting of couples with children at 34.7%, couples without children at 28.3%, and single-parent households at 13.6%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 22.8% of households, with single-person households representing 19.4% and group homes making up 3.2%. The average household occupancy stands at 2.8 people, which is higher than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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The local community experiences educational disadvantages, with university graduation rates of 14.0% falling well short of the NSW average of 32.2%. This gap highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational education is prominent, with 45.6% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificate credentials (34.2%).

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Public transit records show 74 active transit stops within Worrigee, consisting of various bus links. These stops are connected to 18 distinct routes, which combine to offer 214 weekly services. Transit access is highly rated, with residents living an average of 124 meters from the nearest stop. The area functions primarily as a commuter suburb, with 96% of residents using private vehicles to travel to work. Households own an average of 1.6 vehicles. A low 6.9% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

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Health assessments indicate notable difficulties for Worrigee, based on Districts analysis of local mortality and chronic illness rates, which affect both older and younger age brackets, while private health insurance rates are slightly above the typical SA2 average at around 53% of the population (~2,803 people).

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Worrigee displays relatively low levels of multicultural diversity, with citizens making up 91.2% of the population, Australian-born residents accounting for 89.8%, and English-speaking households representing 94.3%. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, practiced by 51.2% of the population. The most prominent disproportionate religious representation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of residents compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW.

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The median age of 32 years in Worrigee is significantly younger than the Regional NSW average of 43 and the national median of 38. Compared to Regional NSW, Worrigee has a higher proportion of young adults aged 25 - 34 (15.9%) but a lower share of older residents aged 65 - 74 (7.3%). Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 14.3% to 15.9% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 11.9% to 13.5%, while the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.2% to 11.2%. Significant shifts in the age structure are expected by with the to cohort leading changes by growing ( people) to reach up from .

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Worrigee currently has an estimated 441 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 219 children aged 0-2 and 146 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 3% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 51% by 2041 (to approximately 665 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 543. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 12.3 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.