Wentworth Falls
NSW 2782 • Greater Sydney
About Wentworth Falls
Wentworth Falls is a scenic mountain township nestled in the Blue Mountains, approximately 80 kilometres west of Sydney within the Blue Mountains City Council area. With a population of 6,428 and a median age of 50 — one of the higher median ages among comparable suburbs — it is a well-established community that draws retirees, tree-changers, and those seeking a quieter lifestyle away from the city. Set at an elevation of 839 metres, the suburb enjoys a cool temperate climate and lush forested surroundings that define the character of mountain living.
The suburb is renowned for its spectacular waterfall system, with Wentworth Falls itself drawing bushwalkers and day-trippers from across Greater Sydney year-round, with access to the Blue Mountains National Park and its network of valley lookouts and hiking trails. The village centre offers local cafes, specialty stores, and community services, while the suburb's established character is reflected in a median mortgage of around $2,080 per month. Frequent Blue Mountains Line train services to Sydney's Central Station make it surprisingly accessible for a mountain community, offering the balance of natural tranquillity and metropolitan connectivity.
Wentworth Falls falls under postcode 2782 and is governed by Blue Mountains Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Blue Mountains electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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Schools
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8-12 Lake Street
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6 Matcham Avenue
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Wentworth Falls Public School ICSEA 1074Falls Rd
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Wentworth Falls, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
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Housing 2021 Census
14 state housing + 32 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
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Demographics
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 402
- 2. New Zealand 119
- 3. Scotland 65
- 4. Germany 53
- 5. United States 50
- 6. Philippines 32
- 7. Ireland 28
- 8. South Africa 26
- 9. India 25
- 10. Canada 23
Ancestry 2021 Census
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