Werrington
At a median age of 32, Werrington runs a full 8 years below the national figure, and that youth shapes almost everything else about the suburb. A $675,000 median house price keeps entry within reach for first buyers, while renters make up 46.8% of households, well above the owner-heavy profile of most established areas. The population has grown 43.9% over the past decade, and the gentrification reading sits at Active with an internal migration gain of 362 people a year. SEIFA places it around the middle nationally, at decile 4 on IRSAD and decile 3 on relative disadvantage, so this is a working, accessible suburb rather than a premium one.
Population
5,328
Median Age
32.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,605/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
47
Median House
$675K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The $675,000 median house price is the main draw for buyers priced out of inner Sydney, sitting far below the metro median. The stock favours families: 49.0% of dwellings have 3 bedrooms and 25.6% have 4 or more, while 43.2% are separate houses and 37.7% semi-detached. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,950, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 28.1%, which stays below the 30% stress threshold and leaves room in the budget. Only 16.1% of homes are owned outright against 37.1% held with a mortgage, a sign that this is an active buying market for younger households rather than a stronghold of long-settled, debt-free owners. The 2-bed share of 22.8% is modest, so apartment-only buyers have limited choice here.
For Buyers
The $675,000 median house price is the main draw for buyers priced out of inner Sydney, sitting far below the metro median. The stock favours families: 49.0% of dwellings have 3 bedrooms and 25.6% have 4 or more, while 43.2% are separate houses and 37.7% semi-detached. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,950, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 28.1%, which stays below the 30% stress threshold and leaves room in the budget. Only 16.1% of homes are owned outright against 37.1% held with a mortgage, a sign that this is an active buying market for younger households rather than a stronghold of long-settled, debt-free owners. The 2-bed share of 22.8% is modest, so apartment-only buyers have limited choice here.
For Investors
Renters occupy 46.8% of dwellings, almost half the suburb, giving landlords a deep and steady tenant pool that is rare outside high-density markets. Weekly rent of $360 against the $675,000 median implies a gross yield near 2.8%, higher than inner-Sydney premium suburbs where yields fall closer to 1.3%. Demand drivers are strong: net internal migration adds 362 residents a year and overseas migration another 262, the combination that lifts the suburb to an Active gentrification stage. The 7.6% vacancy rate is the one caution, above a tight market, partly reflecting the 19.1% apartment share. Development is moderate at 47 applications in 12 months, including secondary dwellings and a new house, so new supply is steady rather than flooding. Rent has grown 37.0% over the period, supporting income returns.
Development Activity
Total DAs
540
Last 12 Months
47
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-41.2%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Werrington iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Wollemi College
2-12 · 565 students
Werrington Public School
K-6 · 519 students
Werrington County Public School
K-6 · 319 students
Demographics
Werrington skews young and migrant-heavy. The median age of 32 sits 8.0 years below national, and 36.2% of residents were born overseas, 14.6 points above the national figure. University qualifications reach 33.4%, 3.3 points above national, modestly higher than you would expect from a mid-income outer suburb. English is the largest ancestry at 1,278, followed by Indian at 341 and Irish at 325, and the leading non-English languages are Nepali (100 speakers), Punjabi (73) and Hindi (47), reflecting a strong South Asian presence. Christianity remains the main religion at 2,348 residents, with Hinduism a notable second at 505. Average household size is 2.6, roughly 0.1 above national, consistent with a family-forming population: couples with children number 1,973 against 791 couples without.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
43.2%
Houses
37.7%
Townhouse
19.1%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure tilts toward renters and mortgage holders rather than outright owners: 46.8% rent, 37.1% carry a mortgage and only 16.1% own outright, the inverse of premium suburbs where debt-free ownership dominates. That mix reflects a younger buyer and tenant base still building equity. The stock is 43.2% separate houses, 37.7% semi-detached and 19.1% apartments, with 3-bedroom dwellings the clear majority at 49.0% and 4-plus bedrooms at 25.6%. The median house price is $675,000, affordable relative to Sydney. Mortgage-to-income sits at 28.1% and rent-to-income at 22.4%, both below the 30% stress line, so housing costs remain manageable for typical households here. Affordability has improved over the decade, easing from 47.2% in 2011 to 44.1% in 2021.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,950
Rent / wk
$360
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$806
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.6%
Unoccupied
154
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.4%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
28.1%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
18.9%
Couples, no children
4,186
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant employer at 23.5% of the workforce (358 workers), more than double any other sector, with Retail at 8.8%, Education at 8.2%, Transport at 8.0% and Public Admin at 7.4%. By occupation, Professionals lead at 398, followed closely by Machinery Operators and Drivers at 346 and Clerical and Admin at 342, a spread that captures both white-collar and trades-based work. Unemployment runs at 7.9%, above the broader Sydney average, and the participation rate of 54.7% is held down partly by 1,305 residents not in the labour force. The full-time employment rate is 68.3%. SEIFA scores cluster at decile 4 on IEO and IER and decile 3 on IRSD, placing the suburb just below the national midpoint, consistent with its mid-band household income at the 52.8th percentile.
Unemployment
4.6%
Labour Force
14,823
Unemployed
675
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
68.3%
Part-time
23.8%
Participation
54.7%
Employed
2,066
Occupations
Top Industries
University
33.4%
Postgraduate
10.0%
Born Overseas
36.2%
Dwellings
1,878
Transport to Work
Werrington leans heavily on cars, with 81.0% of commuters driving and only 11.4% using public transport, so road access matters more than rail proximity for daily life here. No schools are recorded inside the 4.51 km2 boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring suburbs, a common pattern for compact catchments. SEIFA reads decile 3 on relative disadvantage and decile 4 on IRSAD, the lower-middle band nationally, meaning some households face cost pressure though housing stress flags are not triggered. About 6.0% of residents (295 people) need daily assistance and volunteering runs at 8.1%. Population density is moderate at 1,182 residents per km2, well below inner-city levels, giving the suburb a more spacious, low-rise feel.
Drive
81.0%
Public Transport
11.4%
Walk / Cycle
0.7%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+2.41%/yr
(+684 people/yr)
EstablishedWerrington is one of the faster-growing established suburbs in its area, with population up 43.9% over the past decade, far above the flat trajectories of premium markets. Forecast annual growth runs at 2.41%, lifting the catchment from 28,175 in 2026 to 31,595 by 2031. Growth is driven mainly by internal migration at a net 362 a year, with overseas migration adding 262, and the gentrification reading has climbed from 13% to 41% to reach an Active stage scored at 50. Real incomes grew 19.3% over the decade, and the senior share rose only 2.0 points, so the suburb is not aging the way slow-growth areas do.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+262
Net Internal / yr
+362
Gentrification Signal
Active
Net internal migration +362/yr, Strong overseas inflow +262/yr, Accelerating: 13% → 41%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Werrington compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Werrington a good suburb to live in?
Werrington suits younger households and families, with a median age of 32, a full 8 years below national, and an affordable $675,000 median house price. SEIFA sits at decile 4 on IRSAD, the lower-middle band, and housing costs stay below stress levels at a 28.1% mortgage-to-income ratio.
What is the median house price in Werrington?
The median house price is $675,000, well below the Sydney metro median. Weekly rent averages $360 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $1,950, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 28.1%, which stays below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Werrington?
No schools are recorded inside the 4.51 km2 Werrington boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The resident base is reasonably educated, with university qualifications at 33.4%, which is 3.3 points above the national figure.
Is Werrington safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Werrington in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 3 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage and decile 4 on IRSAD, the lower-middle band nationally, with 6.0% of residents needing daily assistance.
Is Werrington good for property investment?
Rent of $360 a week against a $675,000 median gives a gross yield near 2.8%, higher than inner-Sydney suburbs near 1.3%. Renters make up 46.8% of dwellings and net internal migration adds 362 residents a year, though the 7.6% vacancy rate warrants caution.
How is Werrington's population changing?
Population has grown 43.9% over the past decade and is forecast to rise 2.41% a year, lifting the catchment from 28,175 in 2026 to 31,595 by 2031. Internal migration drives most of it at a net 362 people a year, alongside 262 from overseas.
What languages are spoken in Werrington?
About 36.2% of residents were born overseas, 14.6 points above the national figure. English is the dominant language, with Nepali (100 speakers), Punjabi (73), Hindi (47) and Samoan (38) the most common non-English languages, reflecting a strong South Asian presence.
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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