Niki Aquino
2705/11 Wentworth Place, Wentworth Point, NSW 2127
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Open Saturday 27 June 12:45 pm Auction Saturday 1 August 1:30 pm🏛️ About This Suburb (Last Updated Date: 2026-03-02)
History, Aboriginal heritage, and the story behind the name.
Wentworth Point — Eora Country
Formerly an industrial hub used for timber milling and maritime activities along Homebush Bay. The area was significantly remediated and transformed following the 2000 Sydney Olympics into a master-planned residential precinct.
A modern, high-density urban village characterized by contemporary apartment living, waterfront promenades, and a strong focus on pedestrian connectivity via the Bennelong Bridge.
Overall Score
7.2
A premium lifestyle choice for apartment seekers, balanced by infrastructure bottlenecks.
Aboriginal Name
Wangal— "Land of the Wangal people"
Name Origin
Named after the Wentworth family, specifically explorer and politician William Charles Wentworth.
Established
Gazetted 1976
Bennelong Bridge
Pedestrian/bus-only link to Rhodes
Ferry Hub
Direct Parramatta River ferry access
Green Space
Adjacent to 430 hectares of parkland
Urban Renewal
One of Sydney's largest brownfield redevelopments
📊 Scorecard
12 key dimensions scored 0–10. Each score includes a one-line explanation.
Market Momentum
6.4
Steady demand for modern units, though capital growth is tempered by high supply.
Amenity
8.8
Excellent local shopping at Marina Square and world-class sporting facilities nearby.
Schools
5.5
Primary school is highly rated but local high school options require travel to nearby suburbs.
Transport
7.8
Strong ferry and bus links, but car access is limited to a single main road (Hill Rd).
Risk Profile
4.5
High density brings risks of strata disputes and building defect history.
Liveability
8.2
Exceptional for those seeking a low-maintenance, active waterfront lifestyle.
Demographics
8.6
Dominated by young, highly educated professionals and dual-income households.
Rental Demand
9.2
Extremely high due to proximity to Rhodes, Olympic Park, and the CBD ferry.
Growth Potential
6.8
Future Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 is a significant long-term value driver.
Affordability
5.8
Competitive compared to Rhodes, but expensive relative to the broader Western Sydney market.
Crime & Safety
8.4
Generally very safe with low rates of violent crime and high passive surveillance.
Walkability
9.4
One of Sydney's most walkable suburbs with most daily needs within 500 metres.
⚡ Quick Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance, plus your top advantages and watch-outs.
Property Type
98% Apartments
High-density living
Median Age
34 Years
Young professional hub
Rental Yield
4.8% - 5.2%
Strong for investors
Car Ownership
Low
High bus/ferry usage
Primary School
WPPS
Modern local campus
Shopping
Marina Square
Major retail anchor
✅ Key Advantages
- Exceptional walkability and 'car-lite' lifestyle design.
- Direct ferry access to Sydney CBD and Parramatta.
- Immediate proximity to Sydney Olympic Park's extensive parklands and cycleways.
- Modern building stock with high-end amenities like the Pulse Club.
- Strong community feel with frequent local markets and events.
⚠️ Key Watch-Outs
- Hill Road is the only vehicle entry/exit point, causing significant peak-hour congestion.
- History of structural defects and combustible cladding in some early-phase buildings.
- Lack of a local high school within the suburb boundaries.
- High strata levies in buildings with extensive facilities (pools, gyms, concierges).
- Potential for future oversupply with ongoing high-rise developments.
🏘️ Suburb Overview
Character, property mix, price range and what drives value here.
🏙️ Character
Urban Professional
How this suburb feels day-to-day.
🏠 Property Types
Almost exclusively high-rise apartments and some luxury townhouses.
Dominant dwelling stock.
💰 Price Range
$580k (1-bed) to $2.2m+ (Penthouse)
Typical entry to ceiling.
💡 Why It Matters
Wentworth Point represents the pinnacle of Sydney's 'vertical village' experiment. It offers a lifestyle that prioritizes leisure and connectivity over land ownership, making it a critical case study for high-density urban planning.
💰 Price Guide & Market Trends
Medians, rental market, 5-year history and property split.
🏠 House Median
—
N/A (Limited detached stock)
🏢 Unit Median
$815,000
$620k – $1.65m
📈 Price Trend
+4.2% over the last 12 months
12-month movement
🔑 Weekly Rents
Units $780pw - $1,100pw
Current asking rents
📉 5-Year Price History
🏘️ Property Type Split
Unit prices have shown resilience despite high supply, driven by the suburb's unique lifestyle appeal and the completion of the Bennelong Bridge.
🎯 Affordability
How this suburb compares to metro and state medians.
🏙️ vs Metro Average
12% below Sydney unit median
Price comparison
📋 Income Ratio
7.8x average household income
Median price ÷ median income
💳 Gross Yield
5.1% gross yield
Estimated rental yield
More AffordableModeratePremium
Entry levelMid rangePremium
While more affordable than the Sydney CBD, high strata costs and parking levies can impact the true cost of living here.
🔥 Rental Demand
Vacancy rates, demand pressure, tenant profile, and investor outlook.
📊 Vacancy Rate
1.4%
Lower = tighter market
⏱️ Days to Lease
16 days
Avg time on market
📈 Rent Growth p.a.
+8.5% pa
Annual rental increase
Demand Level
Very High
👤 Tenant Profile
Young professional couples, international students, and small families.
💼 Investor Outlook
Strong rental yields and low vacancy make it attractive, but capital growth is highly dependent on future infrastructure like the Light Rail.
🚀 Growth Potential
Historical capital growth, infrastructure pipeline, and 5-year outlook.
+4.2%
1-Year Growth
+14.5% cumulative
3-Year Growth
+22% cumulative
5-Year Growth
📍 Growth Drivers
- Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 (confirmed)
- Ongoing development of the Sydney Olympic Park master plan
- Limited remaining land for new developments on the peninsula
- Increasing preference for 'walkable' urban precincts
⛔ Headwinds
- Interest rate sensitivity for highly leveraged apartment buyers
- Traffic congestion on Hill Road deterring some buyers
- High volume of competing stock in nearby Rhodes and Olympic Park
🔮 5-Year Outlook
Moderate to strong growth expected as the Light Rail nears completion, finally solving the suburb's primary connectivity bottleneck.
🛡️ Crime & Safety
Safety index, trend comparison, and what to check locally.
8.5
Safety Score
Above Average
📉 Trend
Stable
vs last 12 months
🏙️ vs Metro Average
22% below metro average crime rate
Relative comparison
Risk Categories
Theft from Motor Vehicle: Medium
Property Damage: Low
Violent Crime: Low
📋 What to Check Locally
Secure basement parking is essential; check for CCTV coverage in building common areas.
⚠️ Risk Profile
Natural hazards and planning risks to verify before buying.
📋 Summary
The primary risks are structural (building defects) and logistical (traffic congestion).
🌊 Flood Risk
Low-lying areas near the Parramatta River are subject to flood planning controls for 1-in-100-year events.
🔥 Bushfire Risk
Negligible risk due to high-density urban environment.
🏦 Insurance Impact
Buildings with known cladding issues or major defects face significantly higher insurance premiums and strata levies.
🗺️ Planning & Zoning
Development controls, overlays, and what's changing locally.
📐 Typical Zoning
R4 High Density Residential
🔲 Overlays
Coastal Management, Flood Planning
🏗️ Development Hotspots
Hill Road northern precinct and the Light Rail corridor.
The suburb is governed by the Sydney Olympic Park Authority (SOPA) and Parramatta Council, leading to high standards of public domain maintenance.
🌳 Liveability
Day-to-day experience — transport, amenity, green space, schools and healthcare.
🚌 Transport
Excellent ferry and bus (526, 533) services; pedestrian bridge to Rhodes trains.
🛍️ Amenity & Retail
High-quality retail at Marina Square and Pierside; numerous waterfront cafes.
🌲 Parks & Recreation
World-class access to Bicentennial Park and Millennium Parklands.
🏫 Schools
Wentworth Point Public School is modern but reaching capacity.
🏥 Healthcare
Local GPs and pharmacies available; Concord Hospital is the nearest major facility.
👥 Demographics
Who lives here — income, age, ownership, and education levels.
A multicultural, young, and professional population with a high proportion of residents born overseas.
💵 Median Income
$115,000 pa (Household)
🏠 Ownership
32% owner-occupied, 65% renting
🎂 Age Profile
Median age 34
🎓 Education
62% hold a Bachelor degree or higher
📊 Age Distribution
The high rental population ensures a liquid rental market but can lead to higher turnover in strata committees.
🏗️ Major Developments
Infrastructure pipeline and what it means for values and liveability.
📋 Overview
The Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 is the defining project for the next decade.
📈 Positive Impacts
- Direct rail link to Parramatta CBD
- Reduced dependence on the Hill Road bottleneck
- Increased property values near stops
📉 Negative Impacts
- Years of construction noise and local detours
- Potential loss of some street parking during works
🗺️ Nearby Suburb Comparison
How neighbouring suburbs stack up on price, lifestyle and who they suit.
📍Rhodes
Position
East (Across bridge)
Price
15% more expensive
Lifestyle
Direct train line access, more established retail.
Best for
CBD commuters who prefer trains over ferries.
📍Newington
Position
South
Price
Similar for units, higher for houses
Lifestyle
Low-rise, village feel, more houses/townhouses.
Best for
Families wanting a backyard.
📍Sydney Olympic Park
Position
South-West
Price
Slightly cheaper
Lifestyle
Event-heavy, more commercial/office presence.
Best for
Short-term renters and sports enthusiasts.
📍Liberty Grove
Position
South-East
Price
10% cheaper
Lifestyle
Gated community, older stock, very quiet.
Best for
Budget-conscious families.
🔍 Similar Suburbs
Suburbs with a comparable profile — useful if this one is over budget or sold up.
Green Square
NSW
7.5/10
High-density urban renewal precinct with a young professional demographic.
Docklands
VIC
6.8/10
Waterfront apartment living on the edge of a major CBD.
Newstead
QLD
8.0/10
Former industrial area turned premium riverfront apartment hub.
Wolli Creek
NSW
7.1/10
High-density hub with strong transport links and high rental demand.
💬 Community Sentiment
Aggregated themes from resident discussions, forums and local feedback.
📊 Overall Community Sentiment
Residents love the holiday-at-home vibe and safety, but are frustrated by the single road access and school overcrowding.
★★★★☆
Lifestyle & Traffic
I love walking my dog along the river every morning, but driving out of the suburb at 8:00 AM is a test of patience.
Walkability
Traffic
★★★★★
Convenience
Everything I need is in Marina Square. I barely use my car anymore since the bridge to Rhodes opened.
Amenities
Connectivity
★★★☆☆
Building Quality
The rental yields are great, but the special levies for building repairs have eaten into my profits lately.
Yield
Strata Costs
★★★★☆
Family Life
The parks are world-class, but we are worried about where our daughter will go to high school.
Parks
Schooling
★★★★☆
Transport
The ferry is the best way to get to work. It's more expensive than the train but worth it for the view.
Ferry
Cost of Living
★★★★★
Safety
I feel very safe walking here at night. The streets are well-lit and there are always people around.
Safety
Community
💡 Tailored Advice
Personalised guidance for every role in this market.
🧑💼 Buyer Strategy
- Prioritize buildings with a 'Gold Star' iCIRT rating to avoid structural defect risks.
- Check if the unit includes access to the 'Pulse Club' (private gym/pool) as this adds value.
- Request the last 3 years of strata minutes to look for mentions of water ingress or cladding.
- Visit the suburb during peak hour (8am or 5pm) to experience the Hill Road traffic firsthand.
- Negotiate harder on units without a car space, as they are harder to resell later.
- Verify the exact school catchment as boundaries have shifted recently.
❓ Questions to Ask the Agent
- Has this building ever been issued a work rectification order by the NSW Building Commissioner?
- What is the current status of the Capital Works Fund, and are there any planned special levies?
- Is the cladding on this building compliant with current NSW fire safety standards?
- Does this specific unit have 'Pulse Club' membership attached to the title?
- How many of the units in this block are currently owner-occupied versus tenanted?
- What is the average wait time for a bus to Rhodes during the morning peak?
- Are there any upcoming developments planned for the vacant lots immediately adjacent?
🏷️ Seller Strategy
- Highlight the 'car-lite' lifestyle and proximity to the ferry in all marketing materials.
- Ensure the balcony is styled as an outdoor room to maximize the sense of space.
- Provide a pre-purchase strata report to build buyer confidence and speed up the sale.
- Target young professionals via social media advertising focusing on lifestyle amenities.
- Position the property's proximity to the future Light Rail stop if applicable.
📣 Positioning Tips
Focus on the 'Resort Lifestyle' angle. Wentworth Point is not just a place to live; it is a precinct that offers health, leisure, and community in a way few other Sydney suburbs can match.
💼 Investment Case
High rental demand and low vacancy rates make this a strong cash-flow play.
⚠️ Investment Risks
High strata levies and potential for special levies due to building defects.
📈 Action Plan
- Target 2-bedroom units with 2 bathrooms as they have the widest tenant appeal.
- Avoid buildings with known cladding issues even if the price looks like a bargain.
- Factor in a 15% buffer for strata levy increases in your financial modeling.
- Look for properties within 400m of the ferry wharf for maximum rentability.
🔑 Renter Tips
- Check if your building has a dedicated parcel locker system to avoid theft.
- Ask if the rent includes membership to the Pulse Club.
- Test the mobile phone reception inside the apartment during the inspection.
🏘️ What Renters Love Here
Modern apartments, great cafes, and amazing waterfront running tracks.
⚠️ Renter Watch-Outs
Buses can be unreliable during peak hour due to traffic on Hill Road.
🏢 Landlord Strategy
- Offer a long-term lease (18-24 months) to attract stable professional couples.
- Ensure the air conditioning is serviced annually as tenants consider it essential here.
- Consider allowing small pets to tap into the high local demand from pet owners.
📋 Compliance & Management
Ensure all smoke alarms and window safety locks are compliant with NSW high-density regulations.
🤝 Agent Insights
- Buyers are increasingly wary of building quality; transparency is the best sales tool.
- The 'Bennelong Bridge' is the most cited reason for people moving from Rhodes to WP.
- Off-market sales are common for premium waterfront penthouses.
🎯 Marketing Angles
The '15-minute city'—work, play, and shop all within a short walk.
👤 Target Buyer Profile
Young professional couples (28-40) and empty-nesters from the Inner West.
✅ Due Diligence Checklist
Tap items to tick them off. Don't skip these before signing anything.
✓
Review the Strata Scheme Management Statement (SSMS) for shared facility costs.
✓
Check the NSW Fair Trading public register for any building work orders.
✓
Inspect the basement for signs of water ingress or efflorescence on pillars.
✓
Verify the parking spot dimensions—some older spots are notoriously tight.
✓
Confirm the internet connection type (NBN FTTP is preferred).
✓
Check the proximity of the unit to the building's garbage chute and elevators (noise).
✓
Review the 'Pet Policy' in the strata by-laws if you have a dog.
✓
Assess the impact of morning/afternoon sun on the balcony (west-facing can be brutal).
✓
Check the school catchment via the NSW Department of Education website.
✓
Walk from the unit to the ferry wharf to time the actual commute.
✓
Review the Parramatta Council Flood Map for the specific street address.
✓
Confirm the status of the Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 construction timeline.
📚 Government Sources & Disclaimer
Official council and government links only. Always verify independently before any property decision.
🔗 cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
🔗 planningportal.nsw.gov.au
🔗 abs.gov.au
🔗 nsw.gov.au
🔗 sydneyolympicpark.com.au
⚠️ Important Disclaimer
This report is based on data available as of 2026-03-02. It is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or legal advice. Buyers should conduct their own independent investigations and consult with qualified professionals before making any property purchase.
