Wentworth Point, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Wentworth Point NSW is 12,703 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wentworth Point is $1,196 per week ($62,192 per year). Median rent in Wentworth Point is $500 per week ($2,167 per month). Wentworth Point has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Wentworth Point has a population density of 22,135 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wentworth Point is China. The most common religion is No religion (46.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wentworth Point is $2,251.

There were 77 recorded offences in Wentworth Point in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (42 offences).

Population
12,703
Census 2021
Median income
$1,196/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$500/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
32years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Wentworth Point vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Wentworth Point is $1,196 a week, 56% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 146th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $500 a week, $115 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 24.6% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 32, 11 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureWentworth PointTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,196/wk$765/wk +56%$766/wk
Household income$2,035/wk$1,704/wk +19%$1,637/wk
Rent$500/wk$385/wk +30%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,251/mo$1,965/mo +15%$1,733/mo
Median age3243 −11 yrs42
Rent share of household income24.6%22.6% +2.0 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Wentworth Point, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Wentworth Point Population

12,703 residents at the 2021 Census.

Wentworth Point Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,196/wk
$62,192 per year
Ranked 431 of 14,663
Median Rent
$500/wk
$2,167 per month
Ranked 576 of 14,663
Median Age
32years
6 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,251/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 1.2 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Wentworth Point Rent Prices & Affordability

25% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,035/wk
Median rent $500/wk
Rent to income 24.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Wentworth Point against your income

About $8,818 a month
Median rent $500/wk
Left after rent $1,535/wk
Rent share 24.6%

Wentworth Point Schools

21
schools nearby
15
government
1088
avg ICSEA score
7,688
total students
Italian Bilingual School Independent
Primary · K-6 · 111 students
1142
ICSEA
St Ambrose Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 484 students
1133
ICSEA
St Michael's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 420 students
1125
ICSEA
The McDonald College Independent
Combined · 1-12 · 265 students
1123
ICSEA
Ermington Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 472 students
1117
ICSEA
West Ryde Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 512 students
1117
ICSEA
Strathfield North Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 508 students
1112
ICSEA
Newington Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 665 students
1104
ICSEA
Rivendell School Government
Secondary · U · 65 students
1095
ICSEA
Meadowbank Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 642 students
1095
ICSEA
Concord West Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 414 students
1093
ICSEA
Melrose Park Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 163 students
1087
ICSEA
Mortlake Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 261 students
1081
ICSEA
Victoria Avenue Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 340 students
1071
ICSEA
Wentworth Point High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 188 students
1062
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 21 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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People in Wentworth Point

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.5% (6,155) Female 51.5% (6,548)

Population Density

22,135
people per km²
12,703 people · 0.6 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
1.2
Persons per bedroom
$2,329
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

China
21.0%
South Korea
8.1%
India
3.8%
Iran
2.0%
Philippines
2.0%
Hong Kong
1.9%
England
1.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
23.0%
Korean
9.8%
Cantonese
5.1%
Arabic
3.5%
Persian (excluding Dari)
2.0%
Hindi
1.6%
Spanish
1.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Chinese
31.6%
English
11.9%
Korean
10.5%
Australian
9.2%
Indian
4.9%
Irish
3.4%
Italian
3.1%
Filipino
3.0%
Scottish
2.6%
Vietnamese
1.5%
Lebanese
1.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
46.9%
Catholic
15.1%
Islam
7.0%
Not stated
6.3%
Buddhism
4.5%
Hinduism
4.1%
Anglican
3.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
45.9% 4,996
Separated
3.0% 329
Divorced
8.1% 879
Widowed
1.1% 121
Never married
41.9% 4,570

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
45.0%
Couple: children under 15
41.1%
Couple: no children under 15
5.1%
One parent: children under 15
4.5%
One parent: no children under 15
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
31.8%
2 persons
42.2%
3 persons
16.1%
4 persons
7.7%
5 persons
1.8%
6+ persons
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Wentworth Point

Housing Tenure

Of the 5,865 occupied private dwellings in Wentworth Point at the 2021 Census, 59.3% were rented, 7.8% owned outright and 31.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.8% 49 dwellings
Owned outright
7.8% 460 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
31.4% 1,843 dwellings
Rented
59.3% 3,479 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.5% 32 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Semi-detached (2+ storey)
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
34.0%
2 bedrooms
56.3%
3 bedrooms
9.5%
4 bedrooms
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.0%
$300-$449/mo
0.4%
$450-$599/mo
0.6%
$600-$799/mo
1.7%
$800-$999/mo
1.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
5.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
13.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
35.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
24.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
14.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
11.5%
1 vehicle
64.6%
2 vehicles
21.5%
3 vehicles
1.9%
4+ vehicles
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Wentworth Point

Employment

Employed full-time
52.2% 4,955 people
Employed part-time
16.7% 1,583 people
Unemployed
4.7% 450 people
Not in labour force
26.3% 2,497 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
43.8%
Managers
18.0%
Clerical & Administrative
13.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
7.6%
Sales Workers
6.1%
Community & Personal Service
5.8%
Labourers
2.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
0.7%
$300-$399/wk
1.5%
$400-$499/wk
1.9%
$500-$649/wk
2.2%
$650-$799/wk
3.1%
$800-$999/wk
3.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
17.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.8%
$4,000+/wk
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.2%
$1-$149/wk
1.8%
$150-$299/wk
2.8%
$300-$399/wk
1.5%
$400-$499/wk
1.6%
$500-$649/wk
2.0%
$650-$799/wk
6.0%
$800-$999/wk
8.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
15.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.0%
$3,500+/wk
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
55.9%
Did not go to work
26.6%
Train
4.6%
Walked only
4.3%
Car (passenger)
3.8%
Bus
1.6%
Other
0.8%
Ferry
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Bicycle
0.4%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%
Truck
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
90.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
5.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
2.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
44.2%
Postgraduate Degree
28.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.5%
Certificate III/IV
8.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.5%
Certificate I/II
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
37.2%
Engineering
12.3%
Society & Culture
10.3%
Information Technology
9.5%
Health
8.5%
Creative Arts
5.9%
Education
4.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.8%
Architecture & Building
3.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.4%
Agriculture & Environment
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
32.8%
Vocational Education
29.7%
Pre-school
15.1%
Secondary: Government
10.3%
Primary: Catholic
4.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.8%
Secondary: Catholic
2.8%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
93.9%
Has need for assistance
1.4%
Need for assistance not stated
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
559
Asthma
296
Diabetes
181
Arthritis
103
Heart disease
96
Kidney disease
61
Cancer
53
Lung condition
36
Stroke
20
Dementia
9

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
6.2% 643
Did not provide
93.8% 9,695

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
8.1% 844
Not a volunteer
91.9% 9,525

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 11
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 8
Previously served
0.7% 68
Never served
99.2% 10,314

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
59.3%
1 child
22.0%
2 children
13.7%
3 children
3.9%
4 children
1.0%
5+ children
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
25
1961: 1970
63
1971: 1980
175
1981: 1990
434
1991: 2000
831
2001: 2010
2,087
2011: 2015
1,792
2016
504
2017
504
2018
469
2019
513
2020
191
2021
77

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

30.0%
moved in the last year
80.8%
moved in the last 5 years
5.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
72.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
8,354
Moved from NSW
2,260
Moved: same area (SA2)
871
Moved from overseas
241
Moved from VIC
68
Moved from QLD
52
Moved from SA
17
Moved from WA
17
Moved from ACT
16
Moved from TAS
11
Moved from NT
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.5%
5: 14 hours
28.8%
15: 29 hours
9.6%
30+ hours
6.6%
Did not do domestic work
35.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
90.0%
Step family: no other children
7.9%
Blended family: no other children
1.4%
Other couple: children only
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Wentworth Point Crime Statistics

77 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
42
Other Against Person
13
Assault
12
Other Against Property
6
Property Damage
2
Sexual Offences
1
Drug Offences
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Wentworth Point

The closest suburb to Wentworth Point is Rhodes, 1.0 km away.

Rhodes
1.0 km away · income $1,119/wk · rent $560/wk
Liberty Grove
1.5 km away · income $1,113/wk · rent $600/wk
Melrose Park (NSW)
1.6 km away · income $973/wk · rent $490/wk
Sydney Olympic Park
1.6 km away · income $1,135/wk · rent $520/wk
Meadowbank (NSW)
1.7 km away · income $1,184/wk · rent $430/wk
Concord West
2.1 km away · income $938/wk · rent $450/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Wentworth Point

What is the population of Wentworth Point NSW?

The population of Wentworth Point NSW is 12,703 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 22,135 people per km². Wentworth Point is ranked #392 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wentworth Point?

The median personal income in Wentworth Point NSW is $1,196 per week, or $62,192 per year. The median household income is $2,035 per week. Family income is $2,329 per week. Wentworth Point is ranked #431 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wentworth Point?

Median rent in Wentworth Point NSW is $500 per week ($2,167 per month). Rent represents 24.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. Wentworth Point ranks #576 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wentworth Point?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wentworth Point NSW is $2,251. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wentworth Point?

The median age in Wentworth Point NSW is 32 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wentworth Point a good suburb to live in?

Wentworth Point is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 12,703. The median income is $1,196/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 14244. All dollar figures in AUD.