Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Wolli Creek
1 km²
High weekly incomes and a huge proportion of renters define Wolli Creek. This is a young, highly educated community where the typical resident is just 30 years old. Most people live in apartments and work in professional roles, with many reporting a typical personal income well above the national figure. Its international character is striking, as the vast majority of residents were born overseas, creating a modern, transient hub within Greater Sydney.
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The area is far younger than the state and national averages, with a typical resident aged 30 and very few children or seniors. De facto relationships are far more common here than in most other areas.
A huge 71% of residents were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Chinese ancestry is the most common, making up over a third of the population.
Language diversity is very high, with 67.1% of people using a language other than English at home. Mandarin is the most common second language, and 9.4% of residents speak little or no English.
Nearly half of the community (47.6%) reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Buddhism and Christianity are the next most common affiliations.
Wolli Creek is exceptionally well-qualified, with 55.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, with many residents qualified in management and commerce.
Typical personal income is $1,069 a week, which is well above the national figure. This wealth is reflected in the fact that 26.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Residents are in excellent health, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions appearing far less often than in most other areas.
Unpaid work is uncommon here; the proportions of people caring for children or volunteering are among the lowest at this level.
The First Nations community is small but stands out for having a 0% unemployment rate and very high Year 12 completion rates.
Homes are typically small, with just 2.2 people per dwelling. More than half of the households are couples without children.
Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 97.6% of homes. Renting is very common at 62.7%, and typical weekly rents are well above the state average at $540.
The area is highly connected, with 44.4% of people working from home and 28.4% of households owning no car. Public transport use for commuting is far above the national average.
This is a very transient community, with 77.1% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 36.2% of the population.
A high proportion of residents are working or looking for work, with many employed as professionals in technical, finance, and insurance roles.
The area has seen huge population growth of 15.5% since 2021 and is ranked among the most advantaged in the country for education and job skills.
The local climate is wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall reaching 1,223mm.
Wolli Creek is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and public transport.