Wyoming

Wyoming has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Wyoming's population is 11,361 as of February 2026, a decrease of 62 people from the 2021 Census figure of 11,423. This decline is inferred from ABS estimates of 11,339 in June 2024 and validated new addresses since then. The population density is 1,355 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration primarily drove recent population growth. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the population is projected to decline by 194 persons, but the 85 and over age group is expected to expand by 345 people.

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

Wyoming has received approximately 7 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 39 homes. As of FY-26, 2 approvals have been recorded. The population decline in recent years has maintained an adequate housing supply relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $216,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers.

This financial year has seen $2.2 million in commercial approvals, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to Greater Sydney, where Wyoming has 82.0% less development activity per person. This scarcity of new dwellings typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent construction comprises 86.0% detached dwellings and 14.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving Wyoming's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 1752 people per dwelling approval, Wyoming reflects a highly mature market. Given stable or declining population forecasts, Wyoming may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Given stable or declining population forecasts, Wyoming may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Wyoming has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 49thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 26 projects likely impacting the region. Key projects include Wyoming Shopping Village Upgrade, Narara District Master Plan, Telecommunications Mobile Base Station, and Henry Kendall Gardens Retaining Walls Replacement. The following list details those most relevant.

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Wyoming has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Wyoming's workforce is skilled with well-represented essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.5% in September 2025, a 2.5% increase from the previous year. As of this date, 5,339 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.4% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation was lower at 60.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 30.5% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Wyoming showed strong specialization in health care & social assistance with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services had lower representation at 6.5%, compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Over the year ending September 2025, employment increased by 2.5% while labour force grew by 3.2%, leading to a rise in unemployment by 0.6 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1%, labour force growth of 2.4%, and an unemployment increase of 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Wyoming's employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Wyoming SA2 had a median income of $48,794 and an average income of $61,486 among taxpayers. This is lower than the national average. In comparison, Greater Sydney had a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,030 in the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $53,117 (median) and $66,934 (average). According to the 2021 Census, Wyoming's household, family, and personal incomes ranked modestly, between the 27th and 31st percentiles. The earnings profile showed that the largest segment comprised 31.8% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (3,612 residents), similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort also represented 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 79.3% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 24th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 4th decile.

Wyoming is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Wyoming's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 77.5% houses and 22.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wyoming was higher at 31.2%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (41.8%) or rented (27.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wyoming was $1,950, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure for Wyoming was $400, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Wyoming's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Wyoming has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 69.1% of all households, including 28.3% couples with children, 25.6% couples without children, and 14.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 30.9%, with lone person households at 28.1% and group households comprising 2.8%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 21.8%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 40.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (28.7%). Educational participation is high, with 28.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including primary (10.1%), secondary (7.9%), and tertiary (4.0%) levels.

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.1% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 4.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis shows 95 active transport stops operating within Wyoming. These stops are served by 51 individual routes, collectively providing 934 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 177 meters from the nearest stop. Most commuters travel outward due to the area's residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode at 89%, with train use at 5%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 30.5% of residents work from home, possibly reflecting COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 133 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 9 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Wyoming is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Wyoming faces significant health challenges according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are notably high across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~5,657 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 10.1% and 10.0% of residents respectively. Only 60.7% of residents claim to be completely free of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have a higher-than-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 23.7% of residents aged 65 and over (2,693 people), which is higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Wyoming records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Wyoming's cultural diversity aligns with the wider region's average, with 79.7% born in Australia, 89.3% being citizens, and 89.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Wyoming, comprising 52.3%, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are English (30.3%), Australian (28.0%), and Irish (8.7%).

Notably, Korean (0.6%) and New Zealand (0.9%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Wyoming compared to regional averages of 1.1% and 0.5%, respectively.

Wyoming's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Wyoming's median age is 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and slightly older than Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wyoming has a notably higher proportion of the 75-84 age group (9.8% locally) but a lower proportion of 25-34 year-olds (10.6%). Post-2021 Census, the 75-84 cohort grew from 7.9% to 9.8%, while the 25-34 cohort declined from 12.4% to 10.6%. By 2041, Wyoming's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 80%, adding 339 residents to reach 763. Residents aged 65 and older are anticipated to contribute 97% of the population growth, while declines are projected for the 65-74 and 55-64 cohorts.