Willmot
Three data points define Willmot more sharply than any description: a 16.6% unemployment rate, a 60.1% renter majority, and household income at the 14.2nd percentile nationally. These are not independent facts. Low incomes concentrate renters, and high joblessness compresses participation to 32.1%, leaving 910 residents outside the labour force in a suburb of just 2,382 people. Yet the median age of 32 sits 8 years below the national figure, signalling a young population that could shift outcomes as employment patterns change. The suburb is almost entirely detached housing at 85.7%, dense at 2,604 residents per sqkm across a 0.91 sqkm footprint.
Population
2,382
Median Age
32.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,036/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
15
Median House
$775K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price reached $800,000 in 2025, up from $770,000 in 2024, a 3.9% rise over one year. That price sits against a household income at the 14.2nd percentile nationally, which produces a mortgage-to-income ratio of 34.9%, above the 30% stress threshold. Monthly repayments average $1,565, manageable in absolute terms but stretched relative to local wages. Stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 85.7%, with three-bedroom homes dominant at 64.3% of dwellings and four-plus-bedroom homes accounting for 25.2%. Apartments make up just 4.2% of stock. The owner-occupier rate is low compared to Australian averages, with only 18.8% owning outright and 21.1% carrying a mortgage, pointing to limited entry for first-home buyers building equity.
For Buyers
The median house price reached $800,000 in 2025, up from $770,000 in 2024, a 3.9% rise over one year. That price sits against a household income at the 14.2nd percentile nationally, which produces a mortgage-to-income ratio of 34.9%, above the 30% stress threshold. Monthly repayments average $1,565, manageable in absolute terms but stretched relative to local wages. Stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 85.7%, with three-bedroom homes dominant at 64.3% of dwellings and four-plus-bedroom homes accounting for 25.2%. Apartments make up just 4.2% of stock. The owner-occupier rate is low compared to Australian averages, with only 18.8% owning outright and 21.1% carrying a mortgage, pointing to limited entry for first-home buyers building equity.
For Investors
Willmot's 60.1% renter share is significantly above the national average, giving landlords a large and structurally stable tenant base. Weekly rent of $290 against a $800,000 median implies a gross yield of roughly 1.9%, low but supported by strong renter demand from households in the 14.2nd income percentile who cannot afford to buy. Vacancy sits at 6.1%, above typical investor comfort zones of 3% or below, suggesting some softness in tenant absorption. Development activity reached 13 applications in the past 12 months, with several secondary dwelling CDCs, indicating granny flat additions are active. Rent-to-income at 28% keeps most tenants just below the stress threshold, which supports tenancy stability more than suburban markets where rents consume 35% or more of income.
Development Activity
Total DAs
52
Last 12 Months
15
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+66.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Willmot iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Willmot Public School
K-6 · 162 students
Demographics
The median age of 32 is 8 years below the national figure, marking Willmot as one of the younger-skewing suburbs in Sydney's west. Overseas-born residents account for 25.9% of the population, 4.3 percentage points above the national average. Ancestry is led by English (592 residents) and Irish (124), but Samoan heritage (120) is notably strong relative to suburb size, and Samoan is the most spoken non-English language at 41 speakers, followed by Arabic (29) and Hindi (16). University qualifications reach only 11.1%, which is 19 percentage points below the national figure, reflecting the blue-collar occupational base where Machinery and Drivers (138 workers) and Labourers (119) are the top two occupational groups. Average household size of 2.8 is 0.3 above national, consistent with larger family structures.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
85.7%
Houses
10.1%
Townhouse
4.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Willmot's housing is almost uniformly separate houses at 85.7%, with three-bedroom configurations dominating at 64.3% and four-plus bedrooms at 25.2%. Semi-detached homes account for 10.1% and apartments for just 4.2%. Tenure is strongly skewed toward renting at 60.1%, roughly double the share of outright owners (18.8%) and mortgage holders (21.1%). The median price moved from $770,000 in 2024 to $800,000 in 2025, a 3.9% annual gain. Mortgage-to-income at 34.9% exceeds the 30% stress threshold, reflecting the mismatch between purchase prices and local income levels in the 14.2nd household income percentile. Rent-to-income of 28% keeps weekly rent of $290 just below the rental stress line, giving tenants more headroom than buyers.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,565
Rent / wk
$290
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$475
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.1%
Unoccupied
49
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
28.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
34.9% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
14.8%
Couples, no children
1,779
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant industry at 21.7% of employed residents (61 workers), followed by Retail at 9.6% (27) and Construction at 8.2% (23), with Transport at 7.5% and Manufacturing at 7.1%. The occupational split confirms a manual and service-sector workforce: Machinery and Drivers lead with 138 workers, Labourers at 119, and Community and Personal Service workers at 87. The unemployment rate of 16.6% is well above state and national averages, and the participation rate of just 32.1% means most working-age residents are not active in the labour force. Of 595 employed residents, 302 work full-time (60.9%) and 194 part-time. This labour market profile, combined with household income at the 14.2nd percentile nationally, means economic conditions in Willmot are substantially below broader Sydney benchmarks.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.9%
Part-time
22.5%
Participation
32.1%
Employed
496
Occupations
Top Industries
University
11.1%
Postgraduate
2.6%
Born Overseas
25.9%
Dwellings
756
Transport to Work
Car dependence in Willmot is extreme: 84.2% of residents drive to work, compared to national figures that include far more public transport users. Only 2.4% use public transport and 1.3% walk or cycle, reflecting limited transit infrastructure in this part of Western Sydney. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring areas. Crime statistics are not available in this dataset. The need-for-assistance rate of 11.2% (231 residents) is an indirect measure of social vulnerability, notably higher than low-disadvantage suburbs. Volunteering sits at 6.6% of residents, below national norms. The combination of low incomes at the 14.2nd household income percentile nationally, high unemployment, and limited transport access means livability outcomes trail the Sydney average across most measurable indicators.
Drive
84.2%
Public Transport
2.4%
Walk / Cycle
1.3%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Willmot compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Willmot a good suburb to live in?
Willmot suits residents who need affordable rental housing in Western Sydney. Weekly rent of $290 sits below the rental stress threshold at a rent-to-income ratio of 28%. However, household income sits at the 14.2nd percentile nationally, unemployment reaches 16.6%, and there are no recorded schools within the suburb, so families and career-focused buyers typically weigh nearby suburbs with stronger amenity access.
What is the median house price in Willmot?
The median house price reached $800,000 in 2025, up from $770,000 in 2024, a 3.9% annual rise. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,565, but mortgage-to-income at 34.9% exceeds the standard 30% stress threshold given local income levels in the 14.2nd percentile nationally.
What schools are in Willmot?
No schools are recorded within the Willmot suburb boundary in this dataset. The suburb covers only 0.91 sqkm, so families typically access schools in neighbouring Mount Druitt and surrounding suburbs. University qualifications reach just 11.1% of residents, which is 19 percentage points below the national figure.
Is Willmot safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Willmot in this dataset. As a contextual indicator, 11.2% of residents (231 people) require daily assistance, and household incomes sit at the 14.2nd percentile nationally, both factors associated with higher social vulnerability compared to the broader Sydney average.
Is Willmot good for property investment?
The 60.1% renter majority provides a large and stable tenant pool, and weekly rent of $290 against an $800,000 median implies a gross yield around 1.9%. The 6.1% vacancy rate is above the typical 3% investor comfort threshold. Secondary dwelling CDC applications appear regularly among the 13 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, suggesting granny flat additions are a common yield strategy.
How is Willmot's population changing?
Point-in-time population is 2,382 with a median age of 32, which is 8 years below the national figure. The young demographic base and average household size of 2.8 (0.3 above national) support family household formation. High unemployment at 16.6% and income at the 14.2nd percentile nationally are the primary constraints on sustained population and price growth.
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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