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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Wiley Park's population was around 10,585 as of Nov 2025. This reflected an increase of 450 people from the 2021 Census figure of 10,135. The change was inferred from ABS estimated resident population figures of 10,570 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio was 7,615 persons per square kilometer, placing Wiley Park in the top 10% nationally. Its growth rate of 4.4% since the census was close to its SA3 area's 5.7%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 73.6% of overall population gains recently.

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 using a 2021 base are employed. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts and latest ERP population numbers, Wiley Park is expected to grow above median national statistical areas, with an increase of 1,512 persons to 2041, reflecting a total growth of 14.1% over the 17 years.

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 recorded approximately 16 residential properties granted approval each year. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 80 homes were approved, with another 8 approved so far in FY-26. The population has been declining recently, suggesting that new supply has likely kept pace with demand, offering good choice to buyers.

New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $159,000, which is below regional norms, reflecting more affordable housing options for purchasers. This financial year, there have also been $4.5 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wiley Park has around half the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and places among the 27th percentile of areas assessed nationally, indicating more limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing homes. This is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

Recent construction comprises 64.0% detached houses and 36.0% attached dwellings, showing an expanding range of medium-density options creating a mix of opportunities across price brackets. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (30.0% at Census), indicating continued strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. At around 668 people per approval, Wiley Park shows a mature, established area. Looking ahead, Wiley Park is expected to grow by 1,497 residents through to 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

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

Sixteen projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact the area, significantly influencing its performance. Notable projects include Wiley Park Plaza Development at 280-300 Lakemba Street, Wiley Park Residential Development at 64-70 King Georges Road, Sydney Metro Upgrade for Wiley Park Station, and Canterbury-Bankstown Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan in the year 2022. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Wiley Park faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Wiley Park's workforce is well-educated with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 7.9% in the past year, showing an estimated employment growth of 3.4%. As of September 2025, 4,582 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 3.7% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation lags at 60.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. Home workership was high at 25.7% based on Census responses, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors include retail trade, health care & social assistance, and transport, postal & warehousing. Wiley Park shows strong specialization in retail trade with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 7.2% compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Limited local employment opportunities are suggested by Census data comparing working population and resident population. In the 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 3.4% while labour force grew by 3.8%, raising unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. Greater Sydney experienced lower growth rates during this period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia indicate a projected expansion 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 this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is lower than the national average, with Greater Sydney's median income being $60,817 and average income $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $40,637 (median) and $50,568 (average). According to the 2021 Census, Wiley Park's household, family, and personal incomes all fell between the 6th and 17th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile showed that 30.1% of locals (3,186 people) were in the $800 - 1,499 income category, differing from the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category was predominant at 30.9%. Wiley Park faced severe housing affordability pressures, with only 76.9% of income remaining, ranking at 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

Dwelling structure in Wiley Park, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 29.7% houses and 70.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, '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 the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (23.0%) or rented (56.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wiley Park was $1,703, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Wiley Park was recorded at $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 make up 71.3% of all households. They include 42.5% couples with children, 14.4% couples without children, and 12.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 28.7%, with lone person households at 21.5% and group households comprising 7.2%. 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 (12.6%) and graduate diplomas (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

Public transport analysis reveals 25 active transport stops operating within Wiley Park. These stops are serviced by 15 individual routes, collectively providing 2,863 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 160 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 73%, with 18% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 0.9 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 25.7% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. 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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results for Wiley Park, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Younger cohorts in particular have a very low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is found to be extremely low at approximately 46% of the total population (around 4,900 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are diabetes and asthma, affecting 6.3 and 4.7% of residents respectively, while 80.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents show low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 10.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,140 people), which is lower than the 15.3% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally compared to 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 highest levels of cultural diversity in Australia, with 63.0% of its residents born overseas and 80.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The dominant religion in Wiley Park is Islam, practiced by 60.6% of the population, significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%. In terms of ancestry, the most represented groups are Other (45.2%), Lebanese (10.2%), and Australian (8.8%).

These figures differ substantially from regional averages: Other is significantly higher at Wiley Park compared to 16.0% regionally, while Lebanese and Australian show notable differences as well. Additionally, Vietnamese (3.9%) and Indian (7.8%) are notably overrepresented in Wiley Park compared to regional averages of 1.8% and 3.6%, respectively. Greek ethnicity is also slightly higher at Wiley Park with 3.0% compared to the regional average of 1.9%.

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

Wiley Park's median age is 31 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wiley Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (19.8%) but fewer residents aged 45-54 (9.7%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has increased from 11.8% to 13.8%, while the proportion of those aged 35-44 has decreased from 16.2% to 15.0%. By 2041, Wiley Park's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 45-54 age cohort is expected to grow steadily, increasing by 346 people (34%) from 1,025 to 1,372. Conversely, the 35-44 age cohort is projected to decline by 62 people.