Moving to Wentworthville NSW 2145
What the official numbers say about living in Wentworthville — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $425 a week, against a median household income of $2,219 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Wentworthville grew 43% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (10,588 → 15,098 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: India, Sri Lanka, China; most spoken languages besides English: Tamil, Hindi, Gujarati.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Wentworthville sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 9 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (40% of workers), while 50% work from home.
Nearest train station: Wentworthville, 250 m north-east.
Nearest light rail stop: Westmead, 1.6 km east.
Nearest bus interchange: Parramatta EA, 4.9 km east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Parramatta Ferry Wharf, 3.7 km east.
Nearest airport: Bankstown Airport, 13.1 km south.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 23 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 82 schools · 69 cafes & restaurants · 14 supermarkets · 123 parks — see them all on the Wentworthville profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School 400 m · Wentworthville Public School 650 m · Darcy Road Public School 850 m · Mother Teresa Primary School 1.2 km · Sacred Heart Primary Westmead 1.3 km · Catherine McAuley Westmead 1.3 km · Westmead Catholic Community 1.3 km · Parramatta Marist High School 1.3 km
Groceries: Udaya Spice 100 m · Udaya Supermart 100 m · Woolworths 750 m · Aldi 850 m · Coles 1000 m · Woolworths 1.6 km · Friendly Grocer 1.6 km · Shop 10 1.9 km
Parks and reserves: Friend Park 100 m · Lytton Street Park 400 m · Irwin Place Park 750 m · Shannons Paddock 750 m · Frank Hayes Park 800 m · Finlayson Street Park North 1 km · Milson Park 1 km · Richmond Street Reserve 1.1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Wentworthville, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Common Myna · Australian Magpie · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · Spotted Turtle-dove.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Wentworthville, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworthville here | 15,098 | — | 9/10 | 12% |
| South Wentworthville | 6,913 | — | 6/10 | 8% |
| Constitution Hill | 4,030 | — | 6/10 | 11% |
| Pendle Hill | 7,743 | — | 6/10 | 11% |
| Westmead | 16,555 | — | 9/10 | 13% |
| Old Toongabbie | 3,276 | — | 9/10 | 11% |
| Mays Hill | 1,902 | — | 7/10 | 8% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Cumberland — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Parramatta — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2145 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Wentworthville profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $425 a week.
The population grew 43% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 10,588 people to 15,098. It sits about 23 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Wentworthville station is roughly 0.2 km away. Local government is Cumberland council, and the federal seat is Parramatta.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Wentworthville vs South Wentworthville · Wentworthville vs Pendle Hill.
Nearby guides: South Wentworthville · Constitution Hill · Pendle Hill · Westmead · Old Toongabbie · Mays Hill.
Keep an eye on Wentworthville
One email when this data meaningfully changes — new census figures, prices, rankings. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.