Wentworth Falls NSW

Postcode 2782 · Blue Mountains LGA

Wentworth Falls is a mid-sized suburb in New South Wales within the Blue Mountains local government area (postcode 2782). With a population of 6,428, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 50. Households earn a median income of $79K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Wentworth Falls is $1.1 million, having risen modestly 1.9% over the past year. Units have a median price of $747,000 (-4.2% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $680. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,080.

Wentworth Falls is served by 3 schools, including 1 primary, 2 combined. The average ICSEA score is 1097, which is above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 2 rail stations, 60 bus stops. The crime rate in the Blue Mountains LGA is low at 1,829 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Wentworth Falls offers a gross rental yield of 3.4%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($1.1M/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 13.2x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +1.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.4% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$1.1M/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability13.2x Stretched
Price Momentum+1.9% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$52,023
Mean Income$75,865
Earners3,933
YoY Change+10.3%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage7/10
Education9/10
Economic6/10
Disadvantage8/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.1M
1.9% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$747K
-4.2% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$430
POPULATION
6,428
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age50
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,528
Personal Income /wk$740
Mortgage /mth$2,080
CRIME (Blue Mountains LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)1,829
Total Incidents1,443
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations2
Bus Stops60
CCP Station St
Great Western Hwy At Station St
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg ICSEA1097
Total Students996
Independent2
Government1
Blue Mountains Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1140
Wentworth Falls Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1074
Kindlehill SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1077
Data: 2026