Suburbs Villawood

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Villawood NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Villawood, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Villawood NSW is 7,051 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Villawood is $435 per week ($22,620 per year). Median rent in Villawood is $210 per week ($910 per month). Villawood has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Villawood has a population density of 1796.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Villawood is China. The most common religion is Islam (35% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Villawood is $2,167.

There were 270 recorded offences in Villawood in 2025-26, a rate of 38 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (91 offences).

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📍 Villawood, New South Wales — 33.8843°S, 150.9807°E

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Villawood Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Villawood Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$435/wk
$22,620 per year
#8702 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$210/wk
$910 per month
#7231 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
34years
4 years younger than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 1 per bedroom

Villawood Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.7% (3,785) Female 46.3% (3,269)

Population Density

1796.2
people per km²
7,051 people · 3.9 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$1,230
Family income/wk

Villawood Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Villawood Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
42.6% 316 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
57.4% 426 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Villawood Country of Birth

Australia
77.6%
China
6.2%
Afghanistan
5.5%
Fiji
3.0%
Iran
2.8%
India
1.2%
Egypt
1.0%
Indonesia
0.9%
England
0.9%
Cambodia
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Villawood Religion

Islam
35.2%
Not stated
17.9%
Catholic
15.7%
No Religion
13.5%
Buddhism
11.3%
Anglican
3.1%
Christian (other)
1.7%
Eastern Orthodox
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Villawood Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
65.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Villawood Languages Spoken at Home

Arabic
42.7%
Vietnamese
26.5%
Other
12.9%
Mandarin
6.7%
Cantonese
4.9%
SAL Tot
2.3%
Urdu
2.2%
Hindi
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Villawood Employment

💼
Employed full-time
15.8% 744 people
⏰
Employed part-time
9.8% 460 people
🔍
Unemployed
5.1% 241 people
🏠
Not in labour force
69.4% 3,272 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Villawood Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
31.0%
Certificate III/IV
29.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
23.2%
Postgraduate Degree
9.6%
Certificate I/II
4.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Villawood Occupation

Professionals
27.7%
Clerical & Administrative
14.3%
Community & Personal Service
13.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
10.8%
Managers
7.9%
Sales Workers
6.6%
Labourers
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Villawood Field of Study

Management & Commerce
27.4%
Engineering
14.3%
Society & Culture
13.4%
Health
12.0%
Education
8.9%
Information Technology
6.8%
Architecture & Building
5.8%
Creative Arts
3.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.2%
Agriculture & Environment
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Villawood Dwelling Types

Separate house
90.7%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
7.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Villawood Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
4.1%
$1-$149/wk
1.6%
$150-$299/wk
4.0%
$300-$399/wk
7.6%
$400-$499/wk
12.5%
$500-$649/wk
4.4%
$650-$799/wk
9.7%
$800-$999/wk
8.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.6%
$4,000+/wk
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Villawood Marital Status

💍
Married
40.1% 2,255
↔️
Separated
5.2% 290
📋
Divorced
10.5% 590
🕊️
Widowed
4.9% 273
👤
Never married
39.4% 2,216

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Villawood Ancestry

Other
27.3%
Lebanese
17.5%
Vietnamese
15.6%
Australian
12.8%
Chinese
9.8%
English
9.8%
Irish
1.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.3%
Filipino
1.2%
Scottish
1.1%
Italian
1.1%
Indian
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Villawood School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
28.6%
Secondary — Government
26.5%
Vocational Education
12.1%
Pre-school
9.5%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
6.9%
Primary — Catholic
6.4%
Secondary — Catholic
5.6%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Villawood Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
10.7% 1,262
✅
No need for assistance
89.3% 10,557

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Villawood Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
6.6% 303
—
Not a volunteer
93.4% 4,269

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Villawood Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.9%
$300-$449/mo
2.9%
$450-$599/mo
2.4%
$600-$799/mo
1.6%
$800-$999/mo
5.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
8.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
11.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
25.9%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
21.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
14.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Villawood How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
64.4%
Did not go to work
22.2%
Car (passenger)
5.5%
Train
2.9%
Walked only
1.7%
Bus
1.2%
Truck
1.0%
Other
0.7%
Bicycle
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Villawood Car Ownership

0 vehicles
17.6%
1 vehicle
37.9%
2 vehicles
28.1%
3 vehicles
10.5%
4+ vehicles
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Villawood Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
8.8%
2 bedrooms
23.0%
3 bedrooms
41.4%
4 bedrooms
18.2%
5 bedrooms
7.2%
6+ bedrooms
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Villawood Population Mobility

11.1%
moved in the last year
35.6%
moved in the last 5 years
13.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
31.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Villawood Indigenous Population

1.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
173
Indigenous residents
12,732
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Villawood Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
431
Diabetes
226
Asthma
223
Arthritis
153
Heart disease
121
Lung condition
102
Kidney disease
82
Stroke
70
Cancer
40
Dementia
20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Villawood Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
20.5%
$1-$149/wk
4.4%
$150-$299/wk
12.6%
$300-$399/wk
8.6%
$400-$499/wk
7.0%
$500-$649/wk
5.0%
$650-$799/wk
8.5%
$800-$999/wk
9.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
1.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
2.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.4%
$3,500+/wk
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Villawood Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
45.6%
Couple — no children under 15
17.6%
Couple — no children
12.8%
One parent — no children under 15
12.4%
One parent — children under 15
11.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Villawood Military Service

🏅
Previously served
0.7% 34
👤
Never served
99.3% 4,588

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Villawood Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
12.2% 554
—
Did not provide
87.8% 3,982

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Villawood Children Ever Born

No children
35.1%
1 child
13.5%
2 children
19.8%
3 children
16.2%
4 children
10.4%
5+ children
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Villawood When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
11
1951–1960
23
1961–1970
100
1971–1980
253
1981–1990
597
1991–2000
512
2001–2010
624
2011–2015
375
2016
112
2017
66
2018
98
2019
84
2020
43
2021
6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Villawood Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.0%
5–14 hours
16.7%
15–29 hours
7.9%
30+ hours
9.4%
Did not do domestic work
51.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Villawood Household Size

1 person
28.5%
2 persons
21.5%
3 persons
15.0%
4 persons
14.0%
5 persons
9.7%
6+ persons
11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Villawood Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,208
Moved from NSW
487
Moved — same area (SA2)
95
Moved from overseas
34
Moved from VIC
10
Moved from QLD
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Villawood Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
89.1%
Step family — no other children
6.1%
Blended family — no other children
2.9%
Intact family — other children present
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Villawood Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 270 total

Drug Offences
91
Theft
53
Assault
35
Other Against Property
33
Other Against Person
21
Property Damage
17
Weapons
11
Sexual Offences
8
Traffic
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Villawood Schools

37
schools nearby
27
government
959
avg ICSEA score
19,748
total students
Georges River Grammar Independent
Combined · K-12 · 933 students
1095
ICSEA
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 226 students
1053
ICSEA
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 377 students
1050
ICSEA
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 337 students
1046
ICSEA
HopePoint Christian School Independent
Primary · K-6 · 219 students
1039
ICSEA
Sefton High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,121 students
1033
ICSEA
Sefton Infants School Government
Primary · P-2 · 93 students
1027
ICSEA
Chipping Norton Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 333 students
1018
ICSEA
Georges Hall Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 685 students
1017
ICSEA
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 691 students
997
ICSEA
Salamah College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,353 students
989
ICSEA
George Bass School Government
Combined · U · 102 students
979
ICSEA
Lansvale East Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 117 students
969
ICSEA
Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,144 students
969
ICSEA
Chester Hill Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 578 students
958
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 37 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Villawood Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $951/wk
Median Rent $210/wk
Rent-to-Income 22.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Villawood

≈ $4,121/month
Median rent $210/wk
Left after rent $741/wk
Rent share 22.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Miller
Income: $435/wk Rent: $201/wk Save: $9/wk
Boggabilla
Income: $486/wk Rent: $155/wk Save: $55/wk
Windale
Income: $462/wk Rent: $186/wk Save: $24/wk
Bidwill (NSW)
Income: $451/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $10/wk
Claymore
Income: $483/wk Rent: $209/wk Save: $1/wk
Bowenfels
Income: $497/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $25/wk
Peak Hill (NSW)
Income: $503/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $25/wk
Lightning Ridge
Income: $476/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $10/wk

Villawood vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Glenroy (Albury - NSW)
Pop: 3,528 Income: $763/wk Rent: $315/wk
Lake Haven
Pop: 3,529 Income: $550/wk Rent: $350/wk
Balgowlah Heights
Pop: 3,546 Income: $1,333/wk Rent: $1,320/wk
Tempe
Pop: 3,550 Income: $1,067/wk Rent: $600/wk
Buff Point
Pop: 3,559 Income: $657/wk Rent: $380/wk
Kareela
Pop: 3,572 Income: $983/wk Rent: $695/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Villawood

What is the population of Villawood NSW?

The population of Villawood NSW is 7,051 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1796.2 people per km².Villawood is ranked #1,043 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Villawood?

The median personal income in Villawood NSW is $435 per week, or $22,620 per year.The median household income is $951 per week.Family income is $1,230 per week.Villawood is ranked #8,702 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Villawood?

Median rent in Villawood NSW is $210 per week ($910 per month).Rent represents 22.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Villawood ranks #7,231 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Villawood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Villawood NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Villawood?

The median age in Villawood NSW is 34 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Villawood a good suburb to live in?

Villawood is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 7,051.The median income is $435/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 14092. All dollar figures in AUD.