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Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park

7 km²

A high-density hub of apartments and urban living defines Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park. This is a remarkably young and diverse community where 60.5% of residents are young adults aged 25 to 44. It is a place of rapid growth and global connection, with over 63% of people born overseas. This international character, combined with a highly educated workforce, creates a modern, fast-paced atmosphere that stands out from the wider Sydney region.

Rapid population growth here is outstripping school provision.

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The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 32 and very few seniors. It is also a common place for couples in de facto relationships, a figure well above the state average.

International roots are very strong here, as 63.4% of residents were born overseas, far above the national figure. Chinese ancestry is the most common at 31.4%.

Language diversity is high, with 65.7% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the state average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, spoken by 22.9% of residents.

A large proportion of the community reports no religion at 46.3%, which is well above the national figure.

The workforce is exceptionally well qualified, with 55% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. Most residents have completed Year 12, at 84.5%.

Earnings are generally high; the typical personal weekly income is $1,150, which is well above the national figure. About 17.2% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are in very good health, with long-term health conditions affecting only 12.5% of people, far below the state average. Only 1.4% need help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid work is among the lowest for similar areas, with only 7.5% of people volunteering and fewer people providing unpaid care compared to the state average.

The First Nations community is small, but those present have a high school completion rate of 76.5% and a typical personal income of $1,231, which is far above the national figure.

Homes tend to be small, with a typical size of 2.1 people, much lower than most areas. Many residents live alone, accounting for 31% of households.

The area is almost entirely apartments, with 98.1% of homes being flats. Renting is very common at 59.9%, far above the state average, and typical weekly rents are a little above the state figure at $510.

Working from home is very popular here, with 48.6% of people doing so. While 11.8% of homes have no car, public transport stops per person are far below the state average.

The population is highly mobile, with 80.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 23.7% of the community.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 71.4%. Full-time employment is also well above the national average at 65.1%.

The area is considered very advantaged overall and has seen rapid growth, with the population increasing by 20.2% since 2021.

The area is quite rainy, with average annual rainfall of 1,126mm, which is far above the New South Wales average.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.4. Every single home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park or groceries.

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