South Wentworthville

NSW 2145 • Greater Sydney

6,913
Population (2021)
$37,752
Median Income
1.81 km²
Area
$450/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalFamily-FriendlyWestern SydneyResidentialUrban

About South Wentworthville

South Wentworthville is a predominantly residential suburb in Greater Western Sydney, located 26 kilometres west of the Sydney CBD within the Cumberland Council local government area. With a population of 6,913 at the 2021 census, the suburb has seen steady growth and is one of the more densely populated areas in western Sydney. The community is highly multicultural, with Lebanese, Indian, English, and Chinese ancestry groups among the most prominent, reflecting the broader diversity of the western suburbs.

The suburb sits adjacent to the Great Western Highway and benefits from excellent bus connectivity via the Liverpool–Parramatta T-way, as well as walking and cycling access to Sydney Olympic Park via the M4 cycleway. Residents enjoy proximity to Merrylands and Westfield Parramatta for major retail, along with local parks and community facilities. South Wentworthville suits families and young professionals looking for affordable housing within commuting distance of both Parramatta and the Sydney CBD.

South Wentworthville falls under postcode 2145 and is governed by Cumberland Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Granville electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2145
Urban Area
Holroyd
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.82°, 150.97°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
1.81 km²
Elevation
29m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wentworthville Station
1.4 km
~17 min walk
Merrylands Station
1.6 km
~20 min walk
Parramatta Station
4.8 km
Not walkable

Bus Services

  • Liverpool–Parramatta T-way (T-way 1) — Liverpool ↔ Parramatta Parramatta ~10 min
  • Local bus routes (Transit Systems) — Merrylands, Greystanes, Westmead ~10–15 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
26 km
By Train
~40 min via Wentworthville Station (T1 Western Line)
By Bus
~55 min via T-way to Parramatta, then train
By Car (Peak)
~50–65 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
~30 min

🛣️ Good public transport access via the T1 Western Line. M4 motorway provides direct freeway access to the CBD.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Residential streets with footpaths throughout. Local shops and bus stops accessible on foot. The Great Western Highway provides a retail strip but is not pedestrian-friendly. Wentworthville and Merrylands train stations both within ~20 min walk.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in South Wentworthville by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View South Wentworthville Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "South Wentworthville" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$450
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,260
Avg Household Size
3 people
Median Age
35 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
6.1%

118 state housing + 13 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,197
Census 2021
6,913
11.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,032
Income 2021
$37,752
17.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,250
Born Overseas 3,061

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 651
  • 2. Lebanon 482
  • 3. China 155
  • 4. Afghanistan 127
  • 5. Philippines 121
  • 6. New Zealand 106
  • 7. Iraq 103
  • 8. Sri Lanka 102
  • 9. Iran 75
  • 10. Pakistan 73

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Lebanese 1,327
Australian 952
English 791
Indian 670
Chinese 358
Italian 204
Irish 190
Filipino 177
Maltese 172
Scottish 138

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,090
Both parents born in Australia
4,542
Both parents born overseas
660
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
48.8%
Islam
13.5%
No Religion
12.1%
Hinduism
11.6%
Buddhism
2.4%
Sikhism
1.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
511 (7.4%)
5-14 years
937 (13.6%)
15-19 years
391 (5.7%)
20-24 years
473 (6.8%)
25-34 years
1,139 (16.5%)
35-44 years
1,174 (17.0%)
45-54 years
789 (11.4%)
55-64 years
676 (9.8%)
65-74 years
462 (6.7%)
75-84 years
253 (3.7%)
85+ years
108 (1.6%)

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