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

According to investigations by AreaSearch, Wiley Park has a population of approximately 10,721 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 586 people (5.8%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 10,135 residents. This demographic change is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population of 10,697 from June 2025 alongside 31 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Based on these figures, the population density stands at 7,712 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top 10% of all areas evaluated nationwide by AreaSearch and highlighting the competitive demand for local land. The 5.8% growth rate since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 region (5.2%), positioning the suburb as a local growth leader. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this growth, accounting for approximately 75.8% of the total population increase during the recent timeframe.

AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. In instances where SA2 regions lack this data, AreaSearch utilizes projections at the SA2 level from the NSW State Government, published in 2022 using 2021 as the base year. The age group growth rates derived from these sources are applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, population growth is projected to be slightly below the median of all regions assessed by AreaSearch, with the locality expected to add 1,335 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, representing a 12.2% increase overall across the 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Wiley Park, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

In Wiley Park, building approvals average approximately 16 dwellings annually, with 80 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 11 so far in FY-26. With an average of just 0.7 new residents added per year per completed dwelling during the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, providing buyers with extra choices and potentially supporting population increases above current forecasts, while new dwellings are constructed at an average cost of $159,000—a figure below the regional norm—pointing to more budget-friendly options for buyers. Additionally, commercial approvals totaling $4.5 million have been registered in the current financial year, reinforcing the residential focus of the neighborhood.

Wiley Park generates approximately half the volume of residential building approvals per capita compared to Greater Sydney, ranking in the 25th percentile of all localities evaluated nationally, which restricts choice for prospective buyers and sustains demand for established homes. This rate is also lower than the national benchmark, reflecting a mature housing market and pointing to possible constraints on new construction. The composition of new approvals consists of 64.0% detached houses and 36.0% townhouses or apartments, with this expanding variety of townhouses and apartments offering options across diverse price levels, from family residences to smaller, more affordable options. Interestingly, developers are focusing more on traditional houses than the historical housing mix reflects (30.0% at Census), showing that demand for family-sized housing remains robust despite density trends. With approximately 675 people per residential approval, Wiley Park shows the characteristics of a highly mature property market.

Demographic projections indicate that Wiley Park is set to add 1,311 residents through to 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If current building rates do not accelerate, residential supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially heightening competition among buyers and supporting upward pressure on prices.

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

An area's growth and performance are closely linked to infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and local planning changes. AreaSearch has identified a total of 16 projects that are expected to influence the locality. Notable developments include the Wiley Park Plaza Development at 280-300 Lakemba Street, the Wiley Park Residential Development at 64-70 King Georges Road, the Wiley Park Station Sydney Metro Upgrade, and the Canterbury-Bankstown Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan 2022, with the list below highlighting the most significant undertakings.

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The labour market performance in Wiley Park lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Wiley Park is characterized by a well-educated labor force employed across multiple industries, with a jobless rate of 8.1% and an estimated annual employment growth rate of 3.3%. In March 2026, 4,605 local residents were employed, while the unemployment rate remained 4.0% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, highlighting potential for labor market improvement, and participation in the workforce was significantly lower (59.5% versus 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census data indicates that a high proportion of residents worked from home (25.7%), though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions during this period should be kept in mind.

The primary employment sectors for local residents are retail trade, health care & social assistance, and transport, postal & warehousing. The locality exhibits a strong concentration of employment in retail trade, with the sector's share of employment reaching 1.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical services employ only 7.2% of the local workforce, which is below the 11.5% recorded in Greater Sydney. The highly residential character of the suburb appears to limit local job opportunities, as demonstrated by the discrepancy between the Census working population and resident population figures.

According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw employment levels rise by 3.3% while the labor force expanded by 3.8%, leading to a 0.4 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, with unemployment decreasing slightly. Employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context on prospective labor demand in Wiley Park. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local occupation profile to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates of growth vary considerably by sector. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment structure of Wiley Park yields an estimated local employment expansion of 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (note that this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population projections).

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

The Wiley Park SA2 area recorded a median taxpayer income of $37,330 and an average taxpayer income of $46,452, according to the most recent postcode level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures are below the national average and stand in contrast to Greater Sydney, which recorded a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these figures at approximately $41,182 (median) and $51,246 (average) as of March 2026. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Wiley Park are positioned between the 6th and 17th percentiles nationally. Regarding the distribution of income, the $800 - 1,499 weekly bracket is the most common, accounting for 30.1% of residents (3,227 people), whereas the metropolitan area has its highest concentration of 30.9% in the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Housing cost pressures are significant, leaving residents with only 76.9% of their income after housing costs, which ranks in the 11th percentile.

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

The mix of dwelling types in Wiley Park at the time of the latest Census was 29.7% separate houses and 70.3% other structures (such as townhouses, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Sydney metro profile of 55.9% separate houses and 44.1% other structures. Home ownership in Wiley Park was lower than the Sydney metro level, standing at 20.6%, with the remaining properties either under mortgage (23.0%) or rented (56.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was recorded at $1,703, which is below the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $350 compared to the metropolitan average of $470. On a national level, Wiley Park's mortgage payments are below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are lower than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 71.3%, consisting of couples with children at 42.5%, couples without children at 14.4%, and single parent families at 12.0%. Non-family households account for the remaining 28.7%, with single person households representing 21.5% and group households making up 7.2% of all households. The median household occupancy of 3.0 people 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 educational makeup of the area is distinct within the region, with university attainment rates (36.0% of residents aged 15+) sitting above the Australian benchmark of 30.4% and the SA3 average of 31.0%, showing a strong local focus on tertiary studies. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 21.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (12.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational training paths represent 22.4% of qualifications for those aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (11.7%).

Enrolment in education is remarkably high, with 38.8% of the local population actively participating in formal study. This student population includes 12.1% attending primary schools, 8.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions, and 7.4% in secondary schools.

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

Analysis of local transit shows there are 25 active transport stops in Wiley Park, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 15 separate routes, which provide a combined total of 2,863 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 160 meters from the nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 73%, and trains accounting for 18%. The average number of motor vehicles is 0.9 per dwelling, which is below the metropolitan average. Additionally, 25.7% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

Service frequency across all routes averages 409 trips per day, which translates to approximately 114 weekly trips for each transport stop.

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

Health indicators demonstrate favorable outcomes throughout Wiley Park, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality statistics and chronic illness rates, with younger age groups showing a very low incidence of common health issues, while the rate of private health insurance coverage was notably low at approximately 46% of the population (~4,963 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

Diabetes and asthma were identified as the most prevalent medical conditions locally, affecting 6.3% and 4.7% of the population, respectively, while 80.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. The working-age population is particularly healthy, showing a low rate of chronic health issues. Seniors aged 65 and over represent 10.8% of the population (1,163 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney figure of 15.5%. Health status among older residents is above average, though it ranks lower nationally than the health profile of the younger local 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 ranks among the most culturally diverse localities in Australia, with 63.0% of residents born outside the country and 80.1% speaking a language other than English in their homes. The most common religious affiliation in Wiley Park is Islam, representing 60.6% of the population, compared to 6.8% across Greater Sydney.

Regarding parental ancestry, the three largest groups in Wiley Park are Other, accounting for 45.2% of the population, which is significantly above the regional average of 16.0%, Lebanese at 10.2%, also well above the regional average of 2.6%, and Australian at 8.8%, which is below the regional average of 17.8%. Other ethnic backgrounds show notable differences in representation: Vietnamese background accounts for 3.9% of the suburb (compared to 1.8% regionally), Indian background represents 7.8% (compared to 3.6%), and Greek background makes up 3.0% (compared to 1.9%).

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

Wiley Park has a median age of 31 years, which is younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to the metropolitan area, Wiley Park has a larger proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (20.6%) and a smaller share aged 45 - 54 (9.5%). The concentration of residents in the 25 - 34 cohort is higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has increased from 11.8% to 13.8% of the population. Conversely, the 0 to 4 age bracket fell from 9.1% to 7.8%, while the 35 to 44 cohort declined from 16.2% to 15.1%. Demographic projections suggest the age distribution of Wiley Park will change by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to increase by 281 people (28%) from 1,018 to 1,300, while the 35 to 44 cohort is projected to decrease by 73 people.