Wetherill Park

An assessment of population growth drivers in Wetherill Park reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population for the Wetherill Park statistical area (Lv2) is around 6,830. This reflects a growth of 418 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,412. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 6,465 in Jun 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 609 persons per square kilometer. The area's growth rate of 6.5% exceeded the SA3 area's 4.3%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 77.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

Population projections indicate lower quartile growth for national areas, with the Wetherill Park (SA2) expected to expand by 185 persons to 2041, reflecting a decrease of 0.7% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Wetherill Park recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Wetherill Park shows approximately 33 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 165 homes. As of FY-26, 14 approvals have been recorded. The average population growth per dwelling built in the area between FY-21 and FY-25 is one person per year. This suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more options for buyers and potentially driving population growth beyond current expectations.

The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $337,000. In this financial year, commercial development approvals have reached $107.7 million, indicating strong local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wetherill Park has slightly higher development activity, with 11.0% more approvals per person over the past five years. This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values.

The current building activity consists of 58.0% detached houses and 42.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from the existing housing pattern of 89.0% houses. This change may reflect diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences, offering more affordable compact living options. Wetherill Park has an approximate population density of 154 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low-density market. Given stable or declining population forecasts, the area may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

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

The impact of local infrastructure changes on an area's performance is significant. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects that could influence the area. Notable projects include Woodpark Road Stage 3 Redevelopment (106-128 Woodpark Road, Smithfield), Woolworths Warehouse Distribution Centre in Wetherill Park, ALS Sydney Smithfield Refurbishment, and Smithfield-Wetherill Park Industrial Estate Renewal & Expansion. The following list details those projects likely to have the most relevance.

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

Wetherill Park has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate in the area was 6.4% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 6.1% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of that date, there were 2,719 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.2% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Wetherill Park was significantly lower at 44.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The key industries employing residents were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area showed a strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services employed only 5.9% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. With a ratio of 3.0 workers per resident at the Census, Wetherill Park functioned as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 6.1% and labour force increased by 4.3%, resulting in a decrease of unemployment by 1.6 percentage points. Comparatively, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1%, labour force expand by 2.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points during the same period. State-level data from NSW to 25-Nov shows employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with a state unemployment rate of 3.9%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer insight into potential future demand within Wetherill Park. These projections suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates differing significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Wetherill Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 indicates that income in Wetherill Park is below national averages. The median income was $49,621 and the average income stood at $63,786. In comparison, Greater Sydney had a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year ending June 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $54,017 (median) and $69,437 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, individual incomes were at the 5th percentile ($536 weekly), while household incomes performed better at the 38th percentile. The largest earnings segment comprises 29.9% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (2,042 residents), aligning with metropolitan regions where this cohort represents 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Wetherill Park, with only 82.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 38th percentile.

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

The dwelling structure in Wetherill Park, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 88.9% houses and 11.1% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area had 73.3% houses and 26.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wetherill Park stood at 43.2%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (30.4%) or rented (26.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, aligning with Sydney metro's average, while the median weekly rent figure was $480, higher than Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Wetherill Park's median monthly mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Wetherill Park features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 85.7 percent of all households, including 44.6 percent couples with children, 24.3 percent couples without children, and 15.5 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 14.3 percent, with lone person households at 13.4 percent and group households comprising 1.1 percent of the total. The median household size is 3.2 people, which aligns with the Greater Sydney average.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 17.3%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 28.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (18.7%). Educational participation is high, with 28.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 9.6% in primary, 8.5% in secondary, and 4.1% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.6% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 4.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis indicates 135 active transport stops in Wetherill Park, consisting of buses. These stops are served by 37 individual routes, offering a total of 2,959 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 131 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 422 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 21 weekly trips per stop.

Wetherill Park's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Wetherill Park residents show relatively positive health outcomes, with common conditions seen across both young and elderly populations at a standard level. Private health cover stands at approximately 52%, compared to Greater Sydney's 47.9%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.6%) and diabetes (6.7%), while 72.3% report being free of medical ailments, compared to 75.6% in Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 21.4%, higher than Greater Sydney's 19.0%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, mirroring the general population's profile.

Wetherill 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

Wetherill Park has one of the highest levels of cultural diversity in Australia, with 55.5% of its population born overseas and 65.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Wetherill Park, accounting for 74.3% of the population, compared to 55.7% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups in Wetherill Park are Other (39.3%), Australian (9.6%), and Italian (8.2%).

Notably, Spanish (2.2%) and Croatian (2.9%) are overrepresented compared to the regional averages of 1.0% and 1.7%, respectively. Serbian representation is slightly lower in Wetherill Park at 1.5%, compared to the regional average of 1.8%.

Wetherill Park's median age exceeds the national pattern

Wetherill Park's median age is 41 years, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and slightly older than Australia's median of 38. Locally, those aged 65-74 make up 13.2%, compared to the Greater Sydney average, while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 12.1%. Post-2021 Census, the 15-24 age group increased from 11.5% to 13.1%, but the 25-34 cohort decreased from 12.9% to 12.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Wetherill Park's age profile. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 47%, adding 208 residents to reach 652. Residents aged 65 and older will represent all anticipated growth, while population declines are expected for the 45-54 and 15-24 age groups.