Wiley Park

An assessment of population growth drivers in Wiley Park reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Wiley Park's population, as of May 2026, is approximately 10,721. This figure represents an increase of 586 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 10,135. The growth can be inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,697 in June 2025 and the addition of 31 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a population density ratio of 7,712 persons per square kilometer, placing Wiley Park in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, indicating high demand for land in the area. Wiley Park's growth rate of 5.8% since the 2021 Census exceeded that of its SA3 region at 5.2%, positioning it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 75.8% to recent population gains.

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. By 2041, Wiley Park is expected to increase its population by approximately 1,335 persons, reflecting a total gain of 12.2% over the 16-year period, based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

The level of residential development activity in Wiley Park is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Wiley Park has received approximately 16 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 80 homes. In FY26 so far, nine approvals have been recorded. The population decline in recent years has maintained adequate housing supply relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with varied buyer choices. New dwellings are developed at an average cost of $159,000, below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options.

This financial year has seen $4.5 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wiley Park records roughly half the building activity per person and ranks among the 27th percentile of areas assessed nationally, indicating relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing properties. New development consists of 64% detached houses and 36% townhouses or apartments, with a growing mix providing options across different price points. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (30% at Census), indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures.

With around 668 people per dwelling approval, Wiley Park reflects a mature market. Population forecasts indicate Wiley Park will gain 1,311 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Sixteen projects have been identified by AreaSearch that could impact the area. These include: Wiley Park Plaza Development at 280-300 Lakemba Street, Wiley Park Residential Development at 64-70 King Georges Road, Sydney Metro Upgrade at Wiley Park Station, and Canterbury-Bankstown Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan in 2022.

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Employment drivers in Wiley Park are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Wiley Park has an educated workforce with diverse sector representation and an unemployment rate of 7.7%. Over the past year, there was estimated employment growth of 5.6%. As of December 2025, 4,635 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 3.5% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, indicating room for improvement.

Workforce participation in Wiley Park lags at 59.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. Census responses show that 25.7% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The dominant employment sectors are retail trade, health care & social assistance, and transport, postal & warehousing. Wiley Park has a significant employment specialization in retail trade, with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level.

In contrast, professional & technical services employ only 7.2% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 5.6%, while labour force increased by 5.3%, resulting in a slight decrease in unemployment (by 0.2 percentage points). Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2% over the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wiley Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

The Wiley Park SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $37,330 and an average of $46,452 in the financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is lower than the national average, with Greater Sydney's median income being $60,817 and average income being $83,003. As of March 2026, estimated incomes based on a 10.32% Wage Price Index growth would be approximately $41,182 (median) and $51,246 (average). Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Wiley Park fall between the 6th and 17th percentiles nationally. The income distribution in Wiley Park is dominated by the $800 - 1,499 bracket, with 30.1% of residents (3,227 people), unlike metropolitan trends where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Wiley Park, with only 76.9% of income remaining, ranking at the 11th percentile nationally.

Wiley Park features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure in Wiley Park, as per the latest Census, comprised 29.7% houses and 70.3% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wiley Park was at 20.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 23.0% and rented dwellings at 56.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,703, below the Sydney metro average of $2,427. The median weekly rent was $350, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Wiley Park's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Wiley Park features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 71.3% of all households, including 42.5% couples with children, 14.4% couples without children, and 12.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 28.7%, consisting of 21.5% lone person households and 7.2% group households. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Educational attainment in Wiley Park aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates at 36.0% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and the SA3 area rate of 31.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 21.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 12.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational pathways account for 22.4% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 11.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 38.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.1% in primary education, 8.6% in tertiary education, and 7.4% pursuing secondary education.

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

Wiley Park has 25 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 15 different routes that together facilitate 2,863 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 160 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward using cars as the dominant mode of transport at 73%. Train use stands at 18%. On average, there are 0.9 vehicles per dwelling in Wiley Park, which is below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 25.7% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 409 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 114 weekly trips per individual stop.

Wiley Park's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Wiley Park shows excellent health outcomes according to AreaSearch's evaluation. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low, especially among younger cohorts. Private health cover was found to be quite low at approximately 46% of the total population (around 4,963 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions were diabetes and asthma, affecting 6.3% and 4.7% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 80.5%, reported being free from medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 10.8% (1,163 people), compared to 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors were above average but ranked lower nationally than the broader population.

Wiley 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

Wiley Park has one of the most culturally diverse populations in Australia, with 63.0% of its residents born overseas. A majority, 80.1%, speak a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Wiley Park is Islam, accounting for 60.6% of the population, significantly higher than the 6.8% average across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are 'Other', comprising 45.2% of Wiley Park's population, compared to a regional average of 16.0%. Lebanese ancestry is also prevalent at 10.2%, above the regional average of 2.6%. Conversely, Australian ancestry is lower than the regional average at 8.8%. Other ethnic groups with notable representation include Vietnamese (3.9% vs regional 1.8%), Indian (7.8% vs regional 3.6%), and Greek (3.0% vs regional 1.9%).

Wiley Park hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Wiley Park's median age at 31 years is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and significantly below Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wiley Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (20.6%), but fewer residents aged 45-54 (9.5%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably above the national average of 14.6%. Between 2021 and present, Wiley Park's population has seen an increase in the 15 to 24 age group from 11.8% to 13.8%, while the 0 to 4 cohort has decreased from 9.1% to 7.8% and the 35 to 44 age group has dropped from 16.2% to 15.1%. By 2041, Wiley Park's demographic profile is projected to change significantly. The 45-54 age cohort is expected to grow steadily, increasing by 281 people (28%) from 1,018 to 1,300. Conversely, the 35-44 age group is projected to decline by 73 people.