Werrington Downs, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Werrington Downs NSW is 3,221 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Werrington Downs is $922 per week ($47,944 per year). Median rent in Werrington Downs is $425 per week ($1,842 per month). Werrington Downs has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Werrington Downs has a population density of 2,904 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Werrington Downs is England. The most common religion is No religion (36.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Werrington Downs is $2,167.

There were 13 recorded offences in Werrington Downs in 2025-26, a rate of 4 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (4 offences).

Population
3,221
Census 2021
Median income
$922/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$425/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
36years
Census 2021

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

Werrington Downs vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Werrington Downs is $922 a week, 21% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 539th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $425 a week, $40 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 19.9% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 36, 7 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.
MeasureWerrington DownsTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$922/wk$765/wk +21%$766/wk
Household income$2,139/wk$1,704/wk +26%$1,637/wk
Rent$425/wk$385/wk +10%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,167/mo$1,965/mo +10%$1,733/mo
Median age3643 −7 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.9%22.6% −2.7 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 Werrington Downs, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Werrington Downs Population

3,221 residents at the 2021 Census.

Werrington Downs Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$922/wk
$47,944 per year
Ranked 1,882 of 14,663
Median Rent
$425/wk
$1,842 per month
Ranked 1,459 of 14,663
Median Age
36years
2 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Werrington Downs Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,139/wk
Median rent $425/wk
Rent to income 19.9%

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

Median rent in Werrington Downs against your income

About $9,269 a month
Median rent $425/wk
Left after rent $1,714/wk
Rent share 19.9%

Werrington Downs Schools

23
schools nearby
18
government
971
avg ICSEA score
12,402
total students
Penrith High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 930 students
1186
ICSEA
Wollemi College Independent
Combined · 2-12 · 565 students
1107
ICSEA
Kingswood Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 499 students
1048
ICSEA
Corpus Christi Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 518 students
1025
ICSEA
Xavier College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,185 students
1025
ICSEA
St Joseph's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 310 students
1019
ICSEA
Jordan Springs Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 1,119 students
1017
ICSEA
St Dominic's College Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,010 students
1008
ICSEA
Penrith Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 524 students
986
ICSEA
Samuel Terry Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 521 students
980
ICSEA
Cambridge Gardens Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 341 students
965
ICSEA
Werrington Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 519 students
963
ICSEA
Werrington County Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 319 students
961
ICSEA
Kingswood South Public School Government
Primary · P-6 · 304 students
956
ICSEA
Kingswood High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,005 students
955
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 23 schools.

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

All schools near Werrington Downs, with a map

Werrington Downs Map

Werrington Downs, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Werrington Downs, New South Wales: 33.7416°S, 150.7321°E

Werrington Downs Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (23)

People in Werrington Downs

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.8% (1,605) Female 50.2% (1,617)

Population Density

2,904
people per km²
3,221 people · 1.1 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,253
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

England
3.4%
India
1.5%
New Zealand
1.1%
Philippines
1.0%
Lebanon
0.9%
Scotland
0.5%
Malta
0.4%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Arabic
1.7%
Punjabi
0.7%
Samoan
0.6%
Spanish
0.6%
Hindi
0.4%
Tagalog
0.4%
Greek
0.3%

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

Ancestry

Australian
42.2%
English
37.8%
Irish
8.8%
Scottish
8.3%
Australian Aboriginal
6.6%
German
3.2%
Maltese
3.1%
Italian
2.0%
Lebanese
1.8%
Filipino
1.6%
Indian
1.6%

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
36.3%
Catholic
26.1%
Anglican
18.0%
Not stated
5.1%
Christian (other)
2.3%
Islam
2.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.1%
Uniting Church
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

6.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
52.0% 1,302
Separated
4.0% 101
Divorced
6.9% 174
Widowed
3.2% 80
Never married
33.9% 848

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
45.1%
Couple: no children
24.1%
Couple: no children under 15
15.3%
One parent: children under 15
9.4%
One parent: no children under 15
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
15.5%
2 persons
35.3%
3 persons
17.3%
4 persons
18.7%
5 persons
9.5%
6+ persons
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Werrington Downs

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,099 occupied private dwellings in Werrington Downs at the 2021 Census, 16.4% were rented, 29.9% owned outright and 52.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.3% 3 dwellings
Owned outright
29.9% 329 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
52.0% 572 dwellings
Rented
16.4% 180 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.2% 13 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
99.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.7%
2 bedrooms
2.9%
3 bedrooms
51.3%
4 bedrooms
33.9%
5 bedrooms
9.5%
6+ bedrooms
1.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.1%
$300-$449/mo
0.6%
$450-$599/mo
2.1%
$600-$799/mo
3.5%
$800-$999/mo
2.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
12.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
34.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
19.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
12.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.1%
1 vehicle
28.1%
2 vehicles
42.6%
3 vehicles
17.8%
4+ vehicles
8.3%

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

Work, income and education in Werrington Downs

Employment

Employed full-time
43.9% 972 people
Employed part-time
20.0% 442 people
Unemployed
2.7% 60 people
Not in labour force
33.4% 738 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
21.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.5%
Clerical & Administrative
15.3%
Community & Personal Service
15.1%
Managers
12.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.5%
Labourers
4.7%
Sales Workers
4.1%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.9%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
0.9%
$300-$399/wk
0.3%
$400-$499/wk
2.9%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
4.1%
$800-$999/wk
5.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
11.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.9%
$4,000+/wk
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.8%
$1-$149/wk
3.8%
$150-$299/wk
4.5%
$300-$399/wk
3.7%
$400-$499/wk
2.5%
$500-$649/wk
2.9%
$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$800-$999/wk
11.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.2%
$3,500+/wk
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.8%
Did not go to work
21.6%
Car (passenger)
4.3%
Truck
1.9%
Train
1.2%
Bus
0.7%
Other
0.5%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%
Walked only
0.3%
Bicycle
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
37.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.6%

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

Certificate III/IV
49.6%
Bachelor Degree
19.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.2%
Postgraduate Degree
5.8%
Certificate I/II
3.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.5%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
20.7%
Management & Commerce
19.9%
Society & Culture
13.5%
Health
11.0%
Education
10.8%
Architecture & Building
8.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.6%
Agriculture & Environment
3.0%
Creative Arts
3.0%
Information Technology
2.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.9%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
38.4%
Secondary: Government
16.2%
Vocational Education
13.6%
Secondary: Catholic
10.9%
Pre-school
10.6%
Primary: Catholic
5.5%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
1.6%

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
90.9%
Has need for assistance
4.8%
Need for assistance not stated
4.4%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
254
Asthma
150
Diabetes
108
Arthritis
105
Heart disease
88
Lung condition
49
Kidney disease
35
Cancer
30
Stroke
25
Dementia
11

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.0% 289
Did not provide
88.0% 2,110

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
8.1% 196
Not a volunteer
91.9% 2,215

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.2% 6
Previously served
2.8% 67
Never served
97.0% 2,348

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
26.7%
1 child
12.2%
2 children
31.9%
3 children
21.8%
4 children
6.1%
5+ children
1.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1951: 1960
15
1961: 1970
85
1971: 1980
83
1981: 1990
89
1991: 2000
66
2001: 2010
77
2011: 2015
42
2016
8
2017
13
2019
5
2020
4

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

Population Mobility

9.7%
moved in the last year
27.2%
moved in the last 5 years
3.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,745
Moved from NSW
238
Moved: same area (SA2)
36
Moved from overseas
11
Moved from QLD
6

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.1%
5: 14 hours
30.0%
15: 29 hours
14.6%
30+ hours
10.2%
Did not do domestic work
27.1%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
84.3%
Step family: no other children
8.1%
Blended family: no other children
5.1%
Other couple: children only
1.6%
Intact family: other children present
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Werrington Downs Crime Statistics

13 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Property Damage
4
Other Against Property
3
Assault
2
Other Against Person
2
Sexual Offences
1
Weapons
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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Suburbs near Werrington Downs

The closest suburb to Werrington Downs is Cambridge Park, 1.0 km away.

Cambridge Park
1.0 km away · income $750/wk · rent $385/wk
Cambridge Gardens
1.1 km away · income $835/wk · rent $420/wk
Werrington County
1.6 km away · income $863/wk · rent $415/wk
Jordan Springs
1.8 km away · income $1,100/wk · rent $530/wk
Kingswood (Penrith - NSW)
2.2 km away · income $747/wk · rent $355/wk
Werrington
2.6 km away · income $806/wk · rent $360/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Werrington Downs

What is the population of Werrington Downs NSW?

The population of Werrington Downs NSW is 3,221 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,904 people per km². Werrington Downs is ranked #2,280 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Werrington Downs?

The median personal income in Werrington Downs NSW is $922 per week, or $47,944 per year. The median household income is $2,139 per week. Family income is $2,253 per week. Werrington Downs is ranked #1,882 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Werrington Downs?

Median rent in Werrington Downs NSW is $425 per week ($1,842 per month). Rent represents 19.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Werrington Downs ranks #1,459 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Werrington Downs?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Werrington Downs NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Werrington Downs?

The median age in Werrington Downs NSW is 36 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Werrington Downs a good suburb to live in?

Werrington Downs is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 3,221. The median income is $922/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 14254. All dollar figures in AUD.