Wyongah (NSW)

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Analyzing ABS demographic updates for the wider region alongside new addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Wyongah has an estimated occupancy of approximately 2,047 residents as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 27 individuals (1.3%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 2,020 residents. This shift is calculated from the resident population of 2,047, which Districts projected after reviewing the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population release and tracking 2 confirmed new addresses since the Census. Such population numbers translate to a density of 1,913 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio observed across national areas analyzed by Districts. The suburb of Wyongah and its 1.3% growth post-census is within 2.1 percentage points of the SA4 region (3.4%), indicating competitive local growth drivers. This demographic expansion was mostly driven by arrivals from overseas, which acted as the sole source of population increases lately.

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Wyongah features a balanced mix of professional and manual labor workers, with a strong presence of essential service fields, a jobless rate of 6.6%, and estimated job numbers increasing by 2.8% over the last year, based on Districts figures for the statistical region. In March 2026, 1,027 local residents were employed, while the jobless rate was 2.5% higher than the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%, and the participation rate of 64.9% was slightly lower than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 69.1%. Census data indicates that a moderate 22.1% of working residents performed their duties from home, though the influence of COVID-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.

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According to Districts compilation of postcode-level ATO statistics from financial year 2023, taxpayers in Wyongah recorded a median income of $55,019 and an average income of $66,055. This sits slightly below the national median and compares to median and average figures of $60,817 and $83,003 for Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate figures of approximately $60,697 for the median and $72,872 for the average as of March 2026. Looking at the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes are all moderate, placing between the 33rd and 42nd percentiles. The data shows that the weekly income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 is the most common, accounting for 39.1% of residents (800 people), mirroring the broader region where of households fall into this range. Financial pressure from housing is high, with only of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the nd percentile.

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Residential property types in Wyongah at the time of the latest Census consisted of 99.0% separate houses and 1.0% semi-detached dwellings, apartments, or other structures, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other property types across the Sydney metro area. The level of home ownership in Wyongah was much higher than the Sydney metro average, standing at 32.4%, with the remaining dwellings occupied by people with a mortgage (41.1%) or renters (26.5%). The median monthly home loan repayment of $1,733 was lower than the Sydney metro median of $2,427, while the median weekly rent of $390 compared to the Sydney metro median of $470. On a national level, home loan payments in Wyongah are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, whereas weekly rents are higher than the national median of $375.

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Family units make up the majority of households at 75.1%, consisting of couples with children at 28.4%, couples without children at 25.1%, and single parent households at 19.4%. The remaining 24.9% are non-family households, with single person households accounting for 22.3% and group housing comprising 2.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 residents is equal to the Greater Sydney average.

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The local community experiences educational challenges, with university completion rates of 13.2% sitting significantly below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This highlights both a difficulty and a potential focus area for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 8.9%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.2% and postgraduate degrees at 2.1%. Practical and vocational skills are common, with 43.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 32.9%.

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Public transport data shows 19 active transport stops operating in Wyongah, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 14 separate routes, which provide 388 passenger trips every week. Access to transport is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 118 meters from the nearest stop. Because this is a residential area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 93%. Car ownership averages 1.7 vehicles per household, which is higher than the regional average. Furthermore, 22.1% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.

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Wyongah faces notable health challenges, according to Districts assessment of mortality data and chronic illness rates, with common health conditions somewhat prevalent among both younger and older residents, and the private health insurance rate sits slightly ahead of the average SA2 region at approximately 53% of the population (~1,086 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney.

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Wyongah records lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 90.1% of residents born in Australia, 93.3% holding citizenship, and 96.0% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 51.0% of the population. However, the most notable disproportionate representation is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of residents compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.

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With a median age of 37, the suburb of Wyongah matches the Greater Sydney average of 37 and is similar to the national average of 38 years. The 15 - 24 age bracket is highly represented at 16.3% of the population compared to Greater Sydney, while the 35 - 44 cohort is less common at 11.0%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age cohort has increased from 15.5% to 16.3% of the population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 bracket has decreased from 13.3% to 12.7%. Looking toward 2041, demographic projections point to shifts in the local age profile. The 45 to 54 group is expected to lead these shifts, growing by ( people) to reach residents, up from . In contrast, both the to and to cohorts will experience declines in resident numbers.

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Wyongah currently has an estimated 135 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 70 children aged 0-2 and 47 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 3% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 8% by 2041 (to approximately 124 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 172. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.7 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.