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Wentworthville zoning & planning overlays

A planning-constraint profile of Wentworthville (Cumberland, NSW) - 3.1 km², mapped from live council and state overlay data. This suburb is relatively unconstrained on the overlays we hold - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.

Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Wentworthville's boundary, with the bushfire and environmental overlays drawn on top. It shows where constraints fall; the interactive map shows them on your exact address. No flood layer is drawn because we hold no flood mapping for this area.

Wentworthville at a glance

Parcels 3,002 Median lot 630 m² Mapped easements 14 Train Wentworthville Station Bus stops 148

How Wentworthville is zoned

Low Density Residential 59%
Medium Density Residential 12%
High Density Residential 9%
Infrastructure 7%
Public Recreation 6%
Local Centre 5%

Buying in Wentworthville? The zoning, flood and bushfire lines on the section 10.7 certificate attached to the contract are mapped controls - see our s10.7 certificate guide.

Across its 3.1 km², Wentworthville is relatively unconstrained by the planning overlays we hold. We hold no flood mapping covering this suburb, so no flood figure is shown - that is a gap in our data, not an all-clear. There are 52 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Low Density Residential. The median lot measures about 630 m² across 3,002 parcels. These figures are suburb-wide - the overlays that actually apply to a given lot can differ block to block, which is what a property-level check tells you.

Who lives in Wentworthville

Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Wentworthville suburb boundary itself, not a wider region.

Population
15,098
usual residents, 2021
Median age
33
years
Median household income
$2,219
per week, Cumberland suburb typical $1,695
Median rent
$425
per week, Cumberland suburb typical $410
Median mortgage
$2,171
per month
Household size
2.9
people, average

Socio-economic standing

ABS SEIFA 2021 ranks every Australian suburb. Decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth of the country, decile 10 the least.

Advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD) Decile 9
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Score 1046, and decile 8 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.

Relative disadvantage (IRSD) Decile 6
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Age profile

Share of Wentworthville's 15,098 residents in each ABS age band.

0-4 7.7%
5-14 11.8%
15-19 4.0%
20-24 6.8%
25-34 22.8%
35-44 19.3%
45-54 9.4%
55-64 8.8%
65-74 5.6%
75-84 2.7%
85+ 1.2%

Population trend, 2001 to 2025

Estimated resident population of Wentworthville - Westmead, the wider ABS statistical area containing Wentworthville. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Wentworthville itself.

12,688 in 2001 to 23,845 in 2025, up 88%.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics. Census of Population and Housing 2021 (General Community Profile) and SEIFA 2021, both published at the Suburbs and Localities level; Regional Population (estimated resident population) at Statistical Area Level 2. Used under CC BY 4.0. Census counts of small populations are randomly adjusted by the ABS to protect confidentiality, so figures for small suburbs are indicative.

Wentworthville data sources and coverage

Every figure below is an aggregate for the suburb boundary. “Not mapped” means LayeredGeo does not hold a source layer covering this suburb; it is never an all-clear for a particular property.

DatasetCoveragePublisher
Flood mappingNot mappedNSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies
Bushfire-prone mappingMappedNSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies
ZoningMappedNSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies
Heritage and environmentMapped where publishedNSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies
DemographicsAvailableAustralian Bureau of Statistics (2021 Census and SEIFA)

Profile last materially updated 5 August 2026. See the methodology and full source list. Source data changes over time and critical decisions should be checked with the responsible authority.

Check a specific Wentworthville address

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Wentworthville planning - frequently asked

Is Wentworthville flood-prone?

We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Wentworthville, so this page can't say how much of the suburb is flood-affected - that is a gap in our data, not an indication that the suburb is free of flood risk. Cumberland is the authority to check for flood mapping in this area. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.

Is Wentworthville bushfire-prone?

Bushfire mapping covers Wentworthville and little to none of it is mapped as bushfire-prone (the Cumberland average is 3%). Always confirm for the exact lot, as mapping can change.

What is the zoning in Wentworthville?

The dominant planning zone in Wentworthville is Low Density Residential, though the suburb also includes Medium Density Residential and High Density Residential. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.

Does Wentworthville have heritage-listed places?

Wentworthville has 52 heritage-listed places on record. Heritage listing affects what you can alter or demolish, so confirm whether a specific property is listed or near a heritage place.

What is the typical lot size in Wentworthville?

Across 3,002 surveyed parcels in Wentworthville, the median lot size is about 630 m². There are also 14 registered easements mapped in the suburb - an easement can restrict where you can build, so always check the title and overlays for the specific lot.

Does Wentworthville have a train station?

Yes - Wentworthville has 1 train station: Wentworthville Station. It is also served by 148 bus stops.

What is the population of Wentworthville?

At the 2021 Census Wentworthville had 15,098 usual residents, with a median age of 33 and an average household size of 2.9 people. The wider Wentworthville - Westmead statistical area, which contains Wentworthville, went from 12,688 people in 2001 to 23,845 in 2025, up 88%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Wentworthville alone.

Is Wentworthville an advantaged suburb?

On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Wentworthville scores 1046 and sits in decile 9 of 10 nationally and decile 8 within New South Wales - decile 1 being the most disadvantaged tenth of Australian suburbs and decile 10 the least. The national average score is 1000. SEIFA summarises income, education, occupation and housing across the whole suburb, so it describes the area, not any particular household in it.

What is the median household income in Wentworthville?

Median household income in Wentworthville was $2,219 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,695 for the typical suburb in Cumberland. Median rent was $425 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,171 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.

Do I need a planning report for a Wentworthville property?

A Wentworthville planning report pulls every overlay - zoning, flood, bushfire, heritage and environmental - that touches a single lot, on live council and state data. The interactive map preview is free; a full PDF report is $9.

Compare nearby suburbs

Nearby suburbDistanceFlood mappedBushfire-prone
Pendle Hill 1.2 km Not mapped 0%
South Wentworthville 1.7 km Not mapped 0%
Westmead 1.7 km Not mapped 0%
Constitution Hill
City Of Parramatta
1.7 km 0% 0%
Toongabbie
City Of Parramatta
1.9 km 0% 0%
Old Toongabbie
City Of Parramatta
1.9 km 0% 2%
Girraween 2.2 km 0% 0%
Mays Hill 2.6 km Not mapped 0%
Greystanes 2.7 km 0% 7%
Merrylands West 3.4 km Not mapped 0%

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