Wyong

Wyong has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Wyong's population was around 9,427 as of November 2025. This reflected an increase of 307 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,120 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,360 in June 2024 and an additional 53 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equated to a density ratio of 627 persons per square kilometer. Wyong's growth rate of 3.4% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region's growth rate of 3.1%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 56.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilised NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group were applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Population projections expected an increase just below the median of national statistical areas, with Wyong expected to grow by 899 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 8.8% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Wyong according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Wyong has seen approximately 33 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 166 homes. From July 2026 to present, two approvals have been recorded. On average, one new resident arrives per year for each new home approved between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating that supply is meeting or exceeding demand. The average construction cost of new properties is $493,000, aligning with regional trends.

In the current financial year, Wyong has recorded $31.5 million in commercial development approvals, demonstrating strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wyong records 16.0% less building activity per person and ranks among the 44th percentile of areas assessed nationally, suggesting somewhat limited buyer options but strengthening demand for established properties. New development in Wyong consists of 41.0% standalone homes and 59.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 80.0% houses. This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points, appealing to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. The estimated population density per dwelling approval is 444 people. Future projections estimate Wyong will add 832 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate.

With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Wyong has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 33rdth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 20 projects that may impact the region. Notable initiatives include the Warnervale Water and Sewer Infrastructure Program, Wadalba Small Lot Housing Development, Pacific Highway upgrade through Wyong Town Centre, and Warnervale Link Road. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment drivers in Wyong are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Wyong has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Key sectors include essential services.

The unemployment rate in Wyong was 8.8% as of June 2024. Employment grew by an estimated 1.2% over the past year. As of June 2025, 3940 residents are employed with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Wyong lags at 50.6% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%.

Leading employment industries among Wyong residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Health care & social assistance is particularly notable with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. However, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 4.6% of Wyong's workforce compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. The ratio of workers to residents in Wyong is 0.6, indicating a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 1.2%, while labour force increased by 2.7%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.6%, labour force expand by 2.9%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data from Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wyong's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

Wyong SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $45,116 and an average income of $54,821 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This was below the national average, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. By September 2025, current estimates based on Wage Price Index growth suggest a median income of approximately $50,805 and an average income of $61,734 in Wyong. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Wyong all fall between the 14th and 14th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that 27.5% of residents (2,592 people) earn within the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, reflecting patterns seen at regional levels where 30.9% similarly occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Wyong, with only 78.6% of income remaining, ranking at the 11th percentile nationally.

Wyong is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Wyong's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 79.7% houses and 20.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 83.2% houses and 16.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wyong was at 30.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.3% and rented ones at 40.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wyong was $1,690, lower than Sydney metro's $1,900. The median weekly rent in Wyong was $360, compared to Sydney metro's $385. Nationally, Wyong's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Wyong features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 66.3% of all households, including 23.2% couples with children, 23.9% couples without children, and 17.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 33.7%, with lone person households at 29.3% and group households comprising 4.3%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

Educational outcomes in Wyong fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 14.5%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. This discrepancy presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 40.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 30.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.8% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 3.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Wyong has 103 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 85 individual routes that collectively facilitate 4,224 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 178 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency across all routes averages 603 trips per day, equating to approximately 41 weekly trips per stop.

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

Wyong faces significant health challenges, as indicated by health data. Both younger and older age groups have notable prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is low, at approximately 47% (around 4,449 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 49.3%.

Nationally, the average is 55.3%. Mental health issues affect 11.9% of Wyong residents, while arthritis impacts 9.9%. Approximately 60.6% claim to be free from medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 61.5%. As of 2021 data, 19.6% (around 1,848 people) are aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Sydney's 22.3%. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges broadly similar to those of the general population.

Wyong ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Wyong's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 86.4% of its population being citizens, 82.4% born in Australia, and 89.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion in Wyong, comprising 53.1% of people, compared to 56.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three represented ancestry groups were Australian (29.8%), English (29.7%), and Irish (7.2%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal representation was higher at 5.2%, Spanish was at 0.6%, and Maori was at 0.8%.

Wyong's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Wyong has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, Wyong has an over-representation of the 55-64 age cohort (13.3% locally) and an under-representation of the 35-44 year-olds (11.6%). Between 2021 and now, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 6.0% to 7.2% of Wyong's population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age cohort has declined from 13.2% to 12.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Wyong's age profile. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to expand by 236 people (35%), growing from 681 to 918 individuals. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 71% of total population growth, reflecting Wyong's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 35 to 44 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.