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 is around 10,585 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 450 people (4.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,135 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,570 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 33 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 7,615 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area a highly sought resource. Wiley Park's 4.4% growth since the census positions it within 1.3 percentage points of the SA3 area (5.7%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 73.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering the projected demographic shifts, an above-median population growth of national statistical areas is projected, with the area expected to grow by 1,512 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 14.1% in total 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 around 16 residential properties granted approval each year, with 80 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 8 so far in FY-26. With population declining over recent years, new supply has likely been keeping up with demand, offering good choice to buyers, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $159,000—below regional norms—reflecting more affordable housing options for purchasers. There have also been $4.5 million in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature.

Relative to Greater Sydney, Wiley Park has around half the rate of new dwelling approvals per person while it places among the 27th percentile of areas assessed nationally, meaning more limited choices for buyers, supporting demand for existing homes. This is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to 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, from traditional family housing to more affordable compact alternatives. 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 (from 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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 16 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the 280-300 Lakemba Street Wiley Park Plaza Development, 64-70 King Georges Road Wiley Park Residential Development, Wiley Park Station Sydney Metro Upgrade, and the Canterbury-Bankstown Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan 2022, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Wiley Park features a well-educated workforce with diverse sector representation, an unemployment rate of 7.7%, and 5.6% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 4,635 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 3.5% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, showing room for improvement, and workforce participation lags significantly (60.7% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 25.7% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include retail trade, health care & social assistance, and transport, postal & warehousing. The area shows particularly strong specialization in retail trade, with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 7.2% of Wiley Park's workforce compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 5.6% alongside the labour force increasing by 5.3%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with a marginal rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Wiley Park. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Wiley Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

The Wiley Park SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $37,330 and an average of $46,452 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. This is below the national average, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $40,637 (median) and $50,568 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Wiley Park all fall between the 6th and 17th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows the predominant cohort spans 30.1% of locals (3,186 people) in the $800 - 1,499 category, diverging from the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, 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 within Wiley Park, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 29.7% houses and 70.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Wiley Park lagged that of Sydney metro at 20.6%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (23.0%) or rented (56.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Sydney metro average at $1,703, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $350, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Wiley Park's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 dominate at 71.3% of all households, comprising 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%, with lone person households at 21.5% and group households comprising 7.2% of the total. The median household size 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 area's educational profile stands out regionally, with university qualification rates (36.0% of residents aged 15+) exceeding the Australian average of 30.4% and that of the SA3 area (31.0%), reflecting the community's emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees lead 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+ – advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (11.7%).

Educational participation is notably 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, comprising a mix of buses. 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; the car remains the dominant mode at 73%, with 18% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 0.9 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. A high 25.7% of residents work from home (2021 Census; 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 demonstrates outstanding results across Wiley Park, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Younger cohorts in particular see very low prevalence of common health conditions, while the rate of private health cover is extremely low at approximately 46% of the total population (~4,900 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are diabetes and asthma, impacting 6.3% and 4.7% of residents, respectively, while 80.5% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 11.1% of residents aged 65 and over (1,178 people), which is lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, though they rank 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 is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country, with 63.0% of its population born overseas and 80.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Wiley Park is Islam, which makes up 60.6% of the population. This compares to 6.8% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Wiley Park are Other, comprising 45.2% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 16.0%, Lebanese, comprising 10.2% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 2.6%, and Australian, comprising 8.8% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 17.8%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Vietnamese is notably overrepresented at 3.9% of Wiley Park (vs 1.8% regionally), Indian at 7.8% (vs 3.6%) and Greek at 3.0% (vs 1.9%).

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

At 32 years, Wiley Park's median age is materially younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and also significantly lower than the 38-year national average. Relative to Greater Sydney, Wiley Park has a higher concentration of 25 - 34 residents (19.0%) but fewer 45 - 54 year-olds (10.0%). Post-2021 Census data shows the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 11.8% to 13.9% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 20.3% to 19.0% and the 35 to 44 group dropped from 16.2% to 14.9%. Demographic modeling suggests Wiley Park's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 45 to 54 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 30%, adding 313 residents to reach 1,372. On the other hand, numbers in the 35 to 44 age range are expected to fall by 50.