Werrington County
Nearly all homes in Werrington County are freestanding houses, with 99.2% of dwellings classified as separate houses, compared to the typical Australian mix of around 70%. The suburb sits in the 76th income percentile nationally, with median weekly household income of $2,042, yet the median house price of $960,000 demands a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.5%, staying below the 30% stress threshold. Population is 3,698 across a compact 2.09 sq km, producing a density of 1,770 people per km2. The workforce leans toward healthcare and construction, with 81.3% of residents having lived here for more than five years, indicating strong residential stability.
Population
3,698
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,042/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
27
Median House
$960K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price is $960,000, supported by a price history that rose from $938,000 in 2024 to $977,500 in 2025, a 4.2% increase over one year. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,167, which represents a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.5% against median household income, below the 30% stress threshold. The stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 99.2%, with apartments at just 0.3%. Bedroom profile is family-oriented: 52.2% of dwellings have 3 bedrooms and 43.4% have 4 or more, so buyers almost always get a family-sized home. Outright ownership at 35.1% combined with 45.5% on a mortgage reflects a suburb where established owner-occupiers dominate over renters at 19.4%.
For Buyers
The median house price is $960,000, supported by a price history that rose from $938,000 in 2024 to $977,500 in 2025, a 4.2% increase over one year. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,167, which represents a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.5% against median household income, below the 30% stress threshold. The stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 99.2%, with apartments at just 0.3%. Bedroom profile is family-oriented: 52.2% of dwellings have 3 bedrooms and 43.4% have 4 or more, so buyers almost always get a family-sized home. Outright ownership at 35.1% combined with 45.5% on a mortgage reflects a suburb where established owner-occupiers dominate over renters at 19.4%.
For Investors
Renters account for 19.4% of residents, a relatively thin pool compared to higher-density suburbs, and weekly rent is $415. At the $960,000 median, that implies a gross yield below 2.3%. Vacancy sits at 2.7%, consistent with low rental oversupply. Development activity is notable: 27 applications were lodged in the past 12 months, including secondary dwelling and swimming pool works, reflecting ongoing investment in existing stock rather than new supply. The area's 4.2% annual price growth from 2024 to 2025 is the main investment case, with a mortgage-belt identity that supports stable owner-occupier demand rather than high-yield tenancy returns.
Development Activity
Total DAs
132
Last 12 Months
27
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+28.6%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Werrington County skews slightly younger than the national average, with a median age of 37 compared to 40 nationally, a difference of 3 years. Overseas-born residents make up 17.2%, which is 4.4 percentage points below the national figure, reflecting an anglo-leaning ancestry profile led by English (1,348 residents), Irish (386) and Scottish (313). University qualifications reach 18.6%, which is 11.5 points below the national average, consistent with the tradesperson and administration occupational mix. Average household size of 2.8 is 0.3 above the national figure, and couples with children account for the largest family type at 1,308 households, making this a firmly family-oriented suburb.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
99.2%
Houses
0.5%
Townhouse
0.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure divides into 35.1% outright owners, 45.5% on a mortgage and 19.4% renting, with mortgage holders being the largest group, typical of a mortgage-belt suburb. The price moved from $938,000 in 2024 to $977,500 in 2025, a 4.2% gain, and is currently at its peak. The dwelling mix is almost entirely separate houses at 99.2%, with semi-detached at 0.5% and apartments at 0.3%. Three-bedroom homes form 52.2% of stock and 4-plus bedroom dwellings account for 43.4%, leaving almost no small-format housing. Rent-to-income at 20.3% and mortgage-to-income at 24.5% are both below stress thresholds, meaning neither owners nor renters face acute housing cost pressure at median income levels.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
Rent / wk
$415
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$863
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
2.7%
Unoccupied
35
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
25.2%
Couples, no children
3,167
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads the local industry mix at 15.3% of workers (154 people), followed by Construction at 13.6% (137) and Education at 12.5% (126), with Public Administration at 8.8% and Manufacturing at 8.0%. By occupation, Clerical and Admin workers are the largest group at 300, ahead of Professionals at 240 and Machinery/Drivers at 230, reflecting a blend of white-collar and trade employment. The unemployment rate is 3.1% with a full-time employment rate of 66.4% among those employed. Household income sits in the 76.4th percentile nationally, above average despite the below-national university qualification rate of 18.6%, because construction and healthcare trades pay well at the local workforce scale.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
66.4%
Part-time
30.5%
Participation
54.7%
Employed
1,567
Occupations
Top Industries
University
18.6%
Postgraduate
4.6%
Born Overseas
17.2%
Dwellings
1,241
Transport to Work
Car dependence is very high: 90.7% of residents drive to work, against a public transport mode share of just 2.4%, which is well below the national average. Walking and cycling account for only 0.8%. SEIFA data was not available for this suburb, so relative disadvantage cannot be ranked directly. However, household income in the 76.4th percentile nationally, a mortgage-to-income ratio below 30%, and a low need-for-assistance rate of 5.8% (202 residents) all suggest moderate-to-good socioeconomic conditions. Volunteering at 8.2% reflects moderate community engagement. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on nearby providers in surrounding Penrith suburbs.
Drive
90.7%
Public Transport
2.4%
Walk / Cycle
0.8%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Werrington County compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Werrington County a good suburb to live in?
Werrington County suits family buyers who want a freestanding house. At 99.2%, almost every dwelling is a separate house and 43.4% have 4 or more bedrooms. Household income sits in the 76.4th percentile nationally, and both mortgage-to-income at 24.5% and rent-to-income at 20.3% are below stress thresholds. The main trade-off is very high car dependence, with 90.7% of residents driving to work and public transport at just 2.4%.
What is the median house price in Werrington County?
The median house price is $960,000 (2024-2025 PSI derived). Prices rose 4.2% from $938,000 in 2024 to $977,500 in 2025. Weekly rent averages $415 and monthly mortgage repayments average $2,167, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.5%.
What schools are in Werrington County?
No schools are recorded inside the Werrington County boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in surrounding Penrith area suburbs. The local university qualification rate is 18.6%, which is 11.5 percentage points below the national average, reflecting the suburb's tradesperson and administration workforce profile.
Is Werrington County safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Werrington County in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, household income sits in the 76.4th percentile nationally, and only 5.8% of residents (202 people) need daily assistance, both consistent with a low-disadvantage area. Residential stability is high, with 81.3% of residents having stayed in the suburb over the reference period.
Is Werrington County good for property investment?
Prices grew 4.2% from $938,000 to $977,500 between 2024 and 2025. The rental yield is modest: weekly rent of $415 against a $960,000 median implies a gross yield below 2.3%, and renters make up just 19.4% of residents. Vacancy is 2.7% and 27 development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, including a secondary dwelling approval, reflecting active owner-investment activity.
How is Werrington County's population changing?
Werrington County has a population of 3,698 across 2.09 sq km. The suburb shows strong residential stability, with 81.3% of residents having lived there for more than 5 years and a turnover rate of just 18.7%. The median age is 37, which is 3 years below the national average of 40, suggesting a younger family demographic that sustains long-term demand.
How much development is happening in Werrington County?
There were 27 development applications lodged in the past 12 months. Recent examples include a secondary dwelling, swimming pool additions, and complying development certificates, indicating active investment in existing properties rather than large-scale new supply. This reflects the suburb's established, owner-occupier character where 35.1% own outright and 45.5% hold a mortgage.
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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