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Suburb Insights · NSW 2782

Wentworth Falls, NSW 2782 Property Profile

ABS 2021 Census · Updated 21 May 2026

Suburb Overview

Wentworth Falls is a regional centre in New South Wales, Australia, with a population of approximately 6,428, making it a smaller community. Located approximately 78 km from the Sydney CBD, Wentworth Falls is a regional area in New South Wales. The median household income is $79,456 per year.

Investment Score

46 / 100 Moderate

Household incomes in Wentworth Falls sit in a comfortable mid-range for the New South Wales market. As a regional location, growth prospects depend on local economic conditions and infrastructure investment.

Location

Sydney
Wentworth Falls
New South Wales · 2782
78 km from Sydney CBD
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Key Indicators

Postcode
2782

Official Australia Post postcode for Wentworth Falls. A postcode may cover multiple suburbs.

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Population
6,428

Usual resident population at the most recent census.

Median weekly rent
$430/wk

Weekly median rent for occupied homes. Live rental data integration coming soon.

Median household income
$79,456/yr

Annual median household income (before tax) across all households.

Distance to CBD
78 km

Straight-line distance from the suburb centroid to the nearest capital city CBD. Actual driving distance will be longer.

Lifestyle & Amenities

Schools nearby
2

Estimated 2 schools within or near this suburb.

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Parks & green spaces
3

Estimated 3 parks and green spaces near this suburb.

Median monthly mortgage
$2,080/mo

Monthly median mortgage repayment for households currently paying off a mortgage.

Home type
84% houses

Proportion of separate houses versus units, townhouses, and other home types. Useful for investors assessing rental demand mix.

Why People Like Living in Wentworth Falls

Who Wentworth Falls Suits

👨‍👩‍👧FamiliesSchool count or dwelling mix is lighter here.
📊InvestorsRent covers a solid share of the median mortgage.
🏡First-home buyersEntry costs sit at or below the New South Wales median.
💼ProfessionalsLonger commute to the CBD.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Mortgage costs are lower than the New South Wales median, improving cash-flow margins.
  • Local parks and reserves (around 3) add to liveability.
  • Solid transport links into employment hubs.

Cons

  • Long distance to the CBD (78 km) — plan for commute time or local employment.
  • Traffic can build during peak hours, especially on arterial roads.

Investment Insight

Wentworth Falls's population of 6,428 sits 21% above the New South Wales suburb median of 5,325, giving it a wider tenant and buyer catchment than the average NSW locality. Household income of $79,456/year is 19% below the New South Wales median of $97,552, typically translating into lower entry prices and a tenant base more sensitive to rent increases. Median weekly rent of $430 equates to $1,863/month — about 90% of the median mortgage repayment of $2,080/month — meaning rental income covers most of a typical owner's repayment and this is a genuine cash-flow suburb before tax benefits. Wentworth Falls is 78 km from Sydney, so the local market tracks regional employment and lifestyle drivers more than CBD-driven commuter demand.

Investment Tip

Regional property can deliver strong cash-flow yields but liquidity is tighter — plan for longer hold periods and verify local employment stability. Local rents consume roughly 28% of household income — a useful sanity check on tenant affordability.

Wentworth Falls vs New South Wales Median

How Wentworth Falls stacks up against the median of all New South Wales suburbs in our dataset. Positive values mean Wentworth Falls sits above the state median; negative means below.

MetricWentworth FallsNSW medianΔ vs state
Population6,4285,325+21%
Median household income$79,456/yr$97,552/yr-19%
Median rent (weekly)$430$4300%
Median mortgage (monthly)$2,080$2,167-4%
Distance to CBD78 km45 km+73%
Separate houses84%76%+8pp

Investor Checklist

Pre-inspection briefing for Wentworth Falls — every item is derived from public datasets, with full citations in our data sources page.

Investment Strategy

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Buy & Hold

Moderate buy-and-hold potential: Wentworth Falls's 6,428-person market and $79,456 median household income work for investors who are selective on street location and property quality rather than counting on a suburb-wide rerating.

Rental Yield

Strong rental coverage: $430/week (~$1,863/month) covers 90% of the $2,080/month median mortgage repayment, so the shortfall sits at just $217/month. Investors targeting positive cash flow should shortlist this suburb.

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Renovation / Flip

With 84% houses in a 6,428-person market, renovation margins depend on individual street and aspect rather than any suburb-wide story — do comparable-sales analysis before committing capital.

Risk Factors

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2026 Outlook

Growth: Low Rental Demand: Moderate Investor Sentiment: Low

Capital-growth expectations for Wentworth Falls are modest for 2026 — incomes 19% below the NSW median of $97,552 suggest gains will lag headline metro markets. Rental coverage runs at ~90% of the typical mortgage ($1,863/month rent vs $2,080/month repayment), keeping cash flow in positive or near-neutral territory. The EquitySight investment score of 46/100 places Wentworth Falls in the mid tier of Australian suburbs we profile, and overall investor sentiment is cautious heading into the second half of 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wentworth Falls a good suburb for investment?

Wentworth Falls scores 46/100 on our EquitySight investment framework — a moderate rating. That score is driven by a population of 6,428, median household income of $79,456/year and median weekly rent of $430. Whether it fits your portfolio depends on whether you are targeting cash flow, capital growth, or a value-add renovation — all three are scored with suburb-specific numbers elsewhere on this page.

What drives property demand in Wentworth Falls?

The main demand drivers in Wentworth Falls are a median household income of $79,456/year, a dwelling mix that is 84% separate houses, roughly 2 schools and 3 parks within the catchment. Together these shape both owner-occupier and tenant demand and are the factors we weight most heavily in the suburb's investment score.

What is the population of Wentworth Falls?

Wentworth Falls has a usual resident population of approximately 6,428, compared with a New South Wales suburb median of 5,325 — placing it in the upper half of the state's suburbs by size. Population is the clearest proxy for market depth: more residents mean more transactions and typically a shorter average days-on-market on resale.

How far is Wentworth Falls from the Sydney CBD?

Wentworth Falls sits 78 km straight-line from the Sydney CBD. This is a regional market where CBD distance is only indicative — local industry diversity and commute alternatives matter more.

What is the median rent in Wentworth Falls?

The most recent census recorded a median weekly rent of $430 in Wentworth Falls, equating to approximately $22,360/year in gross rental income (state median $430/week). Market rents have typically drifted above the recorded figure — verify against current listings on realestate.com.au and Domain before making an offer.

What is the typical mortgage repayment in Wentworth Falls?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wentworth Falls is $2,080, or approximately $24,960/year (vs $2,167/month state median). Stress-test your own borrowing at rates 1–2 percentage points above today's to make sure you can still service the loan through an RBA tightening cycle.

Is Wentworth Falls cash-flow positive for investors?

A median weekly rent of $430 works out to $1,863/month, covering 90% of the median mortgage repayment of $2,080/month. That leaves a $217/month shortfall (around $2,604/year before tax benefits), so a typical owner-occupier-priced property here is negatively geared. Actual cash flow depends on your deposit, loan terms, ownership costs and marginal tax rate — run the full numbers in our rental yield calculator.

What are the main risks of investing in Wentworth Falls?

The main risks are interest-rate sensitivity on the $2,080 median mortgage, below-median household incomes ($79,456 vs $97,552 state median), the broader New South Wales market cycle. Each of these is covered in the Risk Factors section above with suburb-specific numbers rather than generic warnings.

How we built this Wentworth Falls profile

Every number on this page comes from the ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing, Australia Post postcode reference data, and OpenStreetMap amenity tiles. The investment score, strategy verdicts, and comparison table are computed deterministically from those inputs — no opinion, no estimation. See our full methodology and the data sources and licences for the formulas we use.

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