Smithfield - Wetherill Park

Smithfield - Wetherill Park has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Smithfield - Wetherill Park's population was 20,467 as of November 2025, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure represents a growth of 957 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,510. The increase is inferred from an estimated resident population of 20,232 in June 2024 and 84 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,096 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally. Smithfield - Wetherill Park's growth rate of 4.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's 2.2%, indicating its status as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 76.6% to overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth in the area.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilized. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041 based on these aggregations. Looking ahead, lower quartile growth is anticipated nationally, with Smithfield - Wetherill Park expected to expand by 753 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 2.0% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Smithfield - Wetherill Park when compared nationally

Smithfield - Wetherill Park has granted around 116 residential property approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 582 homes. As of FY-26, 48 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.8 people moved to the area per dwelling built each year between FY-21 and FY-25. The average construction cost of new properties is $248,000, below the regional average.

This financial year has seen $5.6 million in commercial approvals. Compared to Greater Sydney, Smithfield - Wetherill Park shows moderately higher new home approvals over the past five years, preserving buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. New building activity comprises 57% detached houses and 43% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from the current 81% houses. With around 163 people per approval, Smithfield - Wetherill Park reflects low density areas.

Population forecasts indicate it will gain 414 residents by 2041. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Smithfield - Wetherill Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 22 projects that could affect this region. Notable projects include ALS Sydney Smithfield Refurbishment, Woolworths Warehouse Distribution Centre Wetherill Park, Stage 3 Redevelopment at 106-128 Woodpark Road Smithfield, and Greater Sydney Cycling Network Improvements. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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The labour market performance in Smithfield - Wetherill Park lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Smithfield - Wetherill Park has a balanced workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 7.4%, with an estimated employment growth of 6.4% over the past year.

There are 7,802 residents employed, but the unemployment rate is higher than Greater Sydney's at 3.2%. Workforce participation lags behind Greater Sydney at 40.4%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing, with a particularly strong specialization in manufacturing at 1.8 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 5.2% compared to the regional average of 11.5%.

Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 6.4%, while labour force grew by 4.3%, leading to a decrease in unemployment by 1.8 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% and unemployment rose slightly. State-level data from NSW as of 25-Nov shows employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National employment forecasts suggest a potential increase in Smithfield - Wetherill Park's employment by 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Smithfield - Wetherill Park SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $45,476 and an average income of $58,439. Both figures are below the national averages of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively for Greater Sydney. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated median and average incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $51,211 and $65,808 respectively. According to the 2021 Census, individual income is at the 3rd percentile ($491 weekly) while household income is at the 25th percentile. Income distribution shows that 28.6% of locals (5,853 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to the broader regional trend of 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 77.9% of income remaining, ranking at the 19th percentile.

Smithfield - Wetherill Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Smithfield-Wetherill Park, as recorded at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, consisted of 81.2% houses and 18.7% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Sydney metropolitan area's dwelling structure of 73.3% houses and 26.7% other dwellings. Home ownership levels in Smithfield-Wetherill Park were similar to those in the Sydney metro area at 33.3%. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (28.3%) or rented (38.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, which is higher than the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in Smithfield-Wetherill Park was recorded at $420, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Smithfield-Wetherill Park's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while median weekly rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Smithfield - Wetherill Park features high concentrations of family households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 78.6% of all households, including 41.4% couples with children, 19.2% couples without children, and 16.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 21.4%, with lone person households at 19.8% and group households comprising 1.6%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 3.2.

Smithfield - Wetherill Park faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 15.8%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.7%) and graduate diplomas (0.9%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 28.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (18.5%). Educational participation is high, with 31.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 10.1% in primary, 9.2% in secondary, and 4.5% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.1% in primary education, 9.2% in secondary education, and 4.5% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Smithfield-Wetherill Park has 121 active public transport stops. These are served by buses along 41 different routes. The total weekly passenger trips across these routes is 2,741.

Residents have excellent access to transport, with an average distance of 133 meters to the nearest stop. On average, there are 391 daily trips per route, which translates to about 22 weekly trips per individual stop.

Smithfield - Wetherill Park's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data shows Smithfield - Wetherill Park residents have relatively positive health outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions among the general population, but higher than national averages in older at-risk cohorts. Approximately 49% (~10,008 people) have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.2%) and diabetes (6.6%). About 72.4% report no medical ailments, compared to 75.6% in Greater Sydney. Around 19.9% (~4,081 people) are aged 65 and over, presenting some health challenges requiring additional attention.

Smithfield - Wetherill Park is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Smithfield-Wetherill Park is one of Australia's most culturally diverse areas, with 55.2% of its population born overseas and 66.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Smithfield-Wetherill Park, comprising 70.6% of the population, compared to 55.7% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are Other (39.1%), Australian (10.7%), and English (8.4%).

Notably, Spanish (1.5%) is overrepresented in Smithfield-Wetherill Park compared to the regional average of 1%. Croatian representation stands at 1.7%, matching the regional average, while Vietnamese representation is lower than the regional average at 6.7% versus 17.8%.

Smithfield - Wetherill Park's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Smithfield - Wetherill Park is 39 years, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. The 65-74 age group is notably over-represented locally at 10.7%, while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 12.3%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15-24 age group has increased from 12.8% to 14.2% of the population, while the 55-64 cohort has declined from 12.3% to 11.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Smithfield - Wetherill Park. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 49%, reaching 2,074 people from 1,391. This growth will be led by residents aged 65 and older, who represent all of the anticipated population growth. Conversely, the 45-54 and 15-24 age groups are expected to experience population declines.