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 analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, Wiley Park's population is estimated at around 10,443 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 427 people (4.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,016 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 10,440, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 32 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 7,678 persons per square kilometer, placing Wiley Park in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, indicating high demand for land in the area. Wiley Park's 4.3% growth since census is within 0.5 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.8%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 74.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population dynamics project an above median growth for Australian statistical areas, with Wiley Park expected to expand by 1,493 persons to 2041, reflecting a 14.3% increase 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

Based on AreaSearch analysis, Wiley Park averaged around 16 new dwelling approvals annually from statistical area data. Approximately 80 homes were approved between FY21 and FY25, with another 6 approved in FY26. Despite population decline, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, creating a balanced market with good buyer choice.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $275,000, below the regional average, suggesting affordable housing options for buyers. This year, Wiley Park registered $4.5 million in commercial approvals, reflecting its primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wiley Park records about 56% of building activity per person and ranks among the 28th percentile nationally, indicating limited buyer options but strengthening demand for established dwellings. New development consists of 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% townhouses or apartments, offering choices across price ranges from spacious family homes to compact options.

Notably, developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (29.0% at Census), reflecting strong demand for family homes amid densification trends. Wiley Park reflects a highly mature market with around 594 people per dwelling approval. By 2041, AreaSearch estimates Wiley Park's population will grow by 1,491 residents. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 16 such projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable among these are the Wiley Park Plaza Development at 280-300 Lakemba Street, the Wiley Park Residential Development at 64-70 King Georges Road, the Sydney Metro Upgrade for Wiley Park Station, and the Canterbury-Bankstown Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan of 2022. The following list provides details on those projects most likely to be relevant.

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

Wiley Park's workforce is well-educated with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 7.7% in an unspecified past year, with estimated employment growth of 2.0%.

As of June 2025, 4,526 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 3.5% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, indicating room for improvement. Workforce participation lags at 44.9% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries include retail trade, health care & social assistance, and transport, postal & warehousing. Retail trade is particularly specialized with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level, while professional & technical services have limited presence at 7.3%, compared to 11.5% regionally.

Employment opportunities locally appear limited, as suggested by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.0% and labour force by 2.4%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (Sep-22) project national employment expansion at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wiley Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Wiley Park's median income is $34,383 and average income is $44,066. These figures are below the national averages of $56,994 (median) and $80,856 (average). Based on a 12.61% increase in incomes since financial year 2022, estimated median and average incomes for Wiley Park as of September 2025 are approximately $38,719 and $49,623 respectively. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Wiley Park fall between the 6th and 16th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that the largest segment in Wiley Park comprises 30.3% of residents earning between $800 and $1,499 weekly, differing from regional levels where the $1,500 to $2,999 category is predominant at 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Wiley Park, with only 76.9% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 11th percentile nationally.

Wiley Park features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The latest Census data shows that in Wiley Park, 29.0% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 71.1% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area had 48.7% houses and 51.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wiley Park was at 20.4%, lower than Sydney metro's level. Mortgaged dwellings accounted for 22.8%, while rented dwellings made up 56.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wiley Park was $1,700, below the Sydney metro average of $2,167 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Wiley Park was $350, lower than Sydney metro's $390 and the national figure of $375.

Wiley Park features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 71.2% of all households, including 42.5% couples with children, 14.5% couples without children, and 11.9% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 28.8%, with lone person households at 21.5% and group households making up 7.3%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.9.

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

The area's educational profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates at 36.2% among residents aged 15+, exceeding the Australian average of 30.4% and the SA3 area rate of 31.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 22.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational pathways account for 22.2% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 10.6% and certificates at 11.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 38.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.2% in primary education, 8.7% in tertiary education, and 7.3% pursuing secondary education. Wiley Park's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,543 students as of the latest data. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 982) with balanced educational opportunities. Education provision is balanced with two primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups. As an education hub, Wiley Park offers 14.8 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 9.6, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Public transport analysis shows 22 active transport stops operating within Wiley Park. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totaling 13 individual routes. They collectively provide 4534 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 158 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 647 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 206 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

Wiley Park shows excellent health outcomes, with younger age groups having a very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 44% (~4,642 people) have private health cover, compared to 49.6% in Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.3%. Diabetes and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 6.4% and 4.7% of residents respectively.

80.4% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 77.7% in Greater Sydney. The area has 10.8% (1,127 people) aged 65 and over, lower than the 15.8% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention despite being above average.

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's population is predominantly culturally diverse, with 63.2% born overseas and 80.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The primary religion in Wiley Park is Islam, accounting for 60.5% of the population, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 24.7%. In terms of ancestry, Wiley Park's top three groups are Other (45.1%), Lebanese (10.1%), and Australian (8.8%).

Notably, Vietnamese (3.8%) and Indian (7.9%) groups are overrepresented in Wiley Park compared to regional averages of 3.7% and 3.1%, respectively. Conversely, the Greek population is underrepresented at 3.0%, lower than Greater Sydney's average of 8.7%.

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

Wiley Park's median age is 31 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wiley Park has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (19.8%) but fewer residents aged 45-54 (9.7%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of Wiley Park's population aged 15-24 has increased from 11.7% to 13.8%, while the percentage of residents aged 35-44 has decreased from 16.2% to 15.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Wiley Park's age profile. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow by 342 people (34%), increasing from 1,012 to 1,355 residents. Conversely, the 35-44 age cohort is projected to decline by 61 people.