Wentworthville
At 68.4% born overseas and a median age of 33, Wentworthville reads younger and far more internationally connected than the national norm. Its 61.8% university attainment is 31.7 percentage points above national, while household income sits in the 84.3 percentile. Compared with nearby Parramatta and Westmead, it is less CBD-like but denser than a traditional suburb, with 4,838.6 people per sq km and 40.2% apartments. Demand is tied to transport access, migrant family networks and mid-market housing rather than prestige pricing.
Population
15,098
Median Age
33.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,219/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
94
Median House
$650K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
Homebuyers get a comparatively accessible entry point for this part of western Sydney, with a $650,000 median house price and a $2,171 monthly mortgage against $2,219 weekly household income. Mortgage to income is 22.6% and not flagged for stress. Stock is split rather than house-only: 37.4% separate houses, 40.2% apartments and 22.4% semi-detached dwellings. Families needing 3 or 4-plus bedrooms face less depth because 44.5% of homes have 2 bedrooms, but the 84.3 income percentile supports borrowing capacity.
For Buyers
Homebuyers get a comparatively accessible entry point for this part of western Sydney, with a $650,000 median house price and a $2,171 monthly mortgage against $2,219 weekly household income. Mortgage to income is 22.6% and not flagged for stress. Stock is split rather than house-only: 37.4% separate houses, 40.2% apartments and 22.4% semi-detached dwellings. Families needing 3 or 4-plus bedrooms face less depth because 44.5% of homes have 2 bedrooms, but the 84.3 income percentile supports borrowing capacity.
For Investors
Investors are looking at a renter-heavy market: 49.4% of homes rent, higher than the 16.9% owned outright segment and 33.7% with a mortgage. Weekly rent is $425, while the 8.6% vacancy rate suggests selectivity is needed rather than assuming every listing leases quickly. The upside is demand formation, because development activity is high at 86 applications in 12 months and migration is strongly overseas-led, averaging +1,008 people a year vs a -762 internal outflow. Rent growth of 23.5% adds momentum, but vacancy risk matters.
Development Activity
Total DAs
459
Last 12 Months
94
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+5.6%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Wentworthville iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Darcy Road Public School
K-6 · 576 students
Wentworthville Public School
K-6 · 863 students
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School
K-6 · 392 students
Pendle Hill Public School
P-6 · 309 students
Pendle Hill High School
7-12 · 692 students
Demographics
Wentworthville is young, highly educated and strongly migrant-shaped. The median age of 33 is 7.0 years below national, while 68.4% born overseas is 46.8 percentage points above national. University attainment is 61.8%, or 31.7 points higher than national. Indian ancestry is prominent at 4,758 people, close to the 4,790 recorded as Other ancestry, and Hinduism has 6,527 adherents. Hindi, Guj, Punjabi, Arabic and Nepali households reinforce local service demand because family, food and retail networks are culturally specific.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
37.4%
Houses
22.4%
Townhouse
40.2%
Apartment
Tenure
The housing market has shown short recent price growth, with the price series rising from $626,000 in 2024 to $668,000 in 2025, a 6.7% lift. The latest price is also the peak, so peak-to-latest is 0.0%, while the listed median house price is $650,000. Tenure is more rental-oriented than outright ownership: 49.4% rent, 33.7% have a mortgage and 16.9% own outright. Apartment share at 40.2% is higher than separate houses at 37.4%, which keeps entry prices lower but means detached family homes are less common.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,171
Rent / wk
$425
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$919
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.6%
Unoccupied
458
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.6%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
20.1%
Couples, no children
11,906
Total families
Economy & Employment
Wentworthville's workforce leans white collar but not uniformly affluent. Professional/Tech accounts for 17.4% of jobs, Healthcare 16.8%, Finance 10.2%, Retail 8.3% and Transport 6.8%; occupations are led by 2,548 professionals, 976 clerical/admin workers and 733 managers. Full-time work is high at 71.7%, while unemployment is 7.2% and participation is 56.8%. SEIFA is split: education/occupation decile 8 and IRSAD decile 7 sit above average, but economic resources decile 2 and IRSD decile 5 are lower because many households rent or are still building wealth.
Unemployment
7.9%
Labour Force
3,957
Unemployed
313
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
71.7%
Part-time
21.1%
Participation
56.8%
Employed
6,408
Occupations
Top Industries
University
61.8%
Postgraduate
25.4%
Born Overseas
68.4%
Dwellings
4,870
Transport to Work
Livability is strongest for households wanting schools, density and commuting options without paying Parramatta-core prices. There are 6 local schools across 5 Government and 1 Catholic campus, with an ICSEA range from 898 to 1122. Darcy Road Public School at 1122, Wentworthville Public School at 1111 and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School at 1089 anchor the top end. Travel is still car-led, with 72.3% driving compared with 16.7% using public transport and 4.3% walking or cycling. IRSAD decile 7 sits above average, supporting everyday amenity demand.
Drive
72.3%
Public Transport
16.7%
Walk / Cycle
4.3%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+2.55%/yr
(+608 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth is running above a slow established-suburb pattern. The forecast trend is 2.55% a year, or about 608 additional people annually, with the medium projection rising to 27,454 by 2031. Overseas migration is the primary driver, averaging +1,008 people a year, compared with a -762 average internal outflow. That churn explains the Mixed trajectory: new arrivals are adding demand while some established households move out. Gentrification is scored 44 and staged as Active, with real income growth of 39.7% and rent growth of 23.5% adding pressure.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+1,008
Net Internal / yr
-762
Gentrification Signal
Active
Population +57% since 2011, Net internal outflow -762/yr, Strong overseas inflow +1008/yr, Accelerating: 7% → 47%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Wentworthville compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wentworthville a good suburb to live in?
Yes for buyers or renters who value schools, transport access and a younger population. The median age is 33, 68.4% of residents were born overseas, and there are 6 local schools, so it suits households wanting established services with strong multicultural networks.
What is the median house price in Wentworthville?
The median house price is $650,000. The recent price series shows $626,000 in 2024 and $668,000 in 2025, a 6.7% rise, with the latest result also matching the recorded peak.
What schools are in Wentworthville?
Wentworthville has 6 local schools. The strongest ICSEA results are Darcy Road Public School at 1122, Wentworthville Public School at 1111 and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School at 1089, with the full local range running from 898 to 1122.
Is Wentworthville safe?
No suburb-level crime rate per 1,000 residents is recorded for Wentworthville, so safety should be checked street by street. With 15,098 residents and density of 4,838.6 people per sq km, conditions can vary between main-road, station-area and quieter residential pockets.
Is Wentworthville good for property investment?
It has investment appeal because 49.4% of homes are rented, weekly rent is $425 and development activity reached 86 applications in 12 months. The caution is the 8.6% vacancy rate, which is higher than a tight rental market.
How is Wentworthville's population changing?
Wentworthville is forecast to grow by 2.55% a year, or about 608 people annually. The medium projection reaches 27,454 by 2031, led by overseas migration averaging +1,008 people a year versus -762 from internal migration.
What languages are spoken in Wentworthville?
Common languages include Hindi with 636 speakers, Guj with 585, Punjabi with 425, Arabic with 231 and Nepali with 226. This reflects the 68.4% overseas-born population and supports culturally specific retail, services and food demand.
Is there much development in Wentworthville?
Yes. Wentworthville recorded 86 development applications in the past 12 months, including examples involving demolition, new dwellings and subdivision. That level of activity is consistent with a denser suburb where 40.2% of homes are already apartments.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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