Wyoming

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

Wyoming's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 11,338, a decrease of 85 people from the 2021 Census figure of 11,423. This decline represents a 0.7% change since the census date. The estimated resident population in June 2024 was 11,340, with an additional five validated new addresses contributing to this decrease. This results in a population density of 1,353 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration primarily drove population growth in recent periods.

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 from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to these projections, the area's population is expected to decline by 194 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are anticipated to grow; notably, the 85 and over age group is projected to expand by 345 people during this period.

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 per year over the past five financial years, totaling 39 homes. In FY26 so far, 2 approvals have been recorded. The population decline in recent years has maintained 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 of $268,000, 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. The scarcity of new dwellings typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Recent construction comprises 86.0% detached dwellings and 14.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 1752 people per dwelling approval, Wyoming reflects a highly mature market with stable or declining population forecasts, potentially experiencing less housing pressure and favourable conditions for buyers in the future.

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 43rdth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 26 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives 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 expected to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in Wyoming has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Wyoming has an unemployment rate of 4.6% as of June 2025. Over the past year, there was an estimated employment growth of 1.8%.

There are 5,308 residents in work while the unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is 0.4% above Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation stands at 54.8%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries among Wyoming residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area shows strong specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services have a lower representation at 6.5% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In the year to June 2025, employment increased by 1.8%, while labour force increased by 2.7%, leading to an unemployment rise of 0.8 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data for NSW as of Nov-25 shows employment contracted by 0.03%, with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and a 13.7% increase over ten years. Applying these projections to Wyoming's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for localized population projections.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 indicates Wyoming SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $45,229 and an average of $58,450. This is lower than the national average. In comparison, Greater Sydney had a median income of $56,994 and an average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% from financial year 2022 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $50,932 (median) and $65,821 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Wyoming rank modestly between the 27th and 31st percentiles. The earnings profile shows that the largest segment comprises 31.8% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, with 3,605 residents falling into this category, similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Wyoming, with only 79.3% of income remaining, ranking at the 24th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Wyoming is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Wyoming's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 77.5% houses and 22.5% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Sydney metro's 74.2% houses and 25.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wyoming stood at 31.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.8% and rented ones at 27.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,150, while the median weekly rent was $400, matching Sydney metro's figure. Nationally, Wyoming's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Wyoming has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical 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 aligns with the Greater Sydney average.

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 at 28.8%, with 10.1% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 4.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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 reveals 90 active transport stops operating within Wyoming. These stops are serviced by 51 individual routes, collectively providing 937 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 176 meters from the nearest transport stop.

Service frequency averages 133 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 10 weekly trips per individual 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, as indicated by its health data. Both younger and older age groups have notable prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 49%, covering about 5,544 people.

This compares to 54.7% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 10.1% and 10.0% of residents respectively. About 60.7% of residents claim to be completely free from medical ailments, compared to 64.8% in Greater Sydney. Wyoming has 23.3% of its population aged 65 and over, totaling approximately 2,640 people, which is lower than the 24.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

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 53.4% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are English (30.3%), Australian (28.0%), and Irish (8.7%).

Notably, Korean (0.6%) is overrepresented in Wyoming compared to the regional average of 0.3%. Similarly, New Zealand (0.9% vs 0.7%) and Russian (0.4% vs 0.4%) are also slightly overrepresented.

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 years and slightly older than Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wyoming has a notably higher proportion of the 75-84 age group (9.4% locally), while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 11.1%. According to the 2021 Census, the 75-84 age group increased from 7.9% to 9.4%, and the 25-34 cohort decreased from 12.4% to 11.1%. By 2041, Wyoming's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 81%, adding 342 residents to reach 763. Residents aged 65 and older are anticipated to represent 94% of the population growth, while declines are projected for the 65-74 and 15-24 age groups.