Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
South Wentworthville
2 km²
A much younger population than most similar areas defines South Wentworthville, where the typical resident is just 35. It is a diverse, family-oriented community with a high proportion of children and large households. The area is notably multicultural, with over half of all residents speaking a language other than English at home. This international character is reflected in the housing, where many families live in large homes and rent their properties.
Families are well catered for: 53 schools serve South Wentworthville.
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The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with 20.9% of people being children under 15. This contributes to a low proportion of seniors, as those aged 65 and over make up only 12.5%, which is well below the New South Wales average.
International roots are common here, with 43.4% of people born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. While Australian is the most common ancestry, there are significant Indian and Chinese communities.
Language diversity is very high, with 54.9% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the state average. Arabic is the most common non-English language, and 8.6% of residents speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is strong, with 52.7% of people identifying as Christian and 15% as Muslim. Those with no religion make up only 11.8%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
The area is well-served by 53 schools within 3km. About 60% of residents finished Year 12, and 23.7% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is a little below the national figure.
Typical personal weekly income is $692, which is a little below the national figure. Only 8.3% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, a figure well below that of most other areas.
Long-term health conditions are less common here than in most areas, affecting 21.4% of people. Mental health conditions are also well below the national average at 4.7%.
Volunteering is low, with only 7.5% of people volunteering, which is well below the national figure of 14.1%. Rates of unpaid care and housework are also lower than in most similar areas.
First Nations people make up a small part of the population. The typical age for this group is 27, which is noticeably older than the state average, though Year 12 completion is much lower than most areas.
Families tend to be larger here, with 3.0 people per home, which is a little above the national figure. This is consistent with a high proportion of couples with children, who make up 67.9% of households.
Renting is more common than usual, with 36% of households renting, and weekly rents are a little above the national figure at $460. Detached houses are less common than in most areas, with many residents living in townhouses.
Public transport access is excellent, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Despite this, 40.2% of people drive to work and 31.2% work from home, a figure far above the national average.
About 35.8% of the population moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.4% of the community.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 50.1%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is a little above the national figure of 5.1%.
The area has an overall advantage score of 990, which is slightly below the national average. Population growth since 2021 has been 4.8%, which is a little below the state average.
The area receives 1,067mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the New South Wales average. Maximum temperatures are about the same as the state average.
South Wentworthville is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks. It also has a high walkability score of 7.2.