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 ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, the suburb of Wiley Park's estimated population is around 10,458 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 442 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,016. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 10,443 residents following examination of ABS' June 2024 ERP data release and additional validation of 32 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 7,689 persons per square kilometer, placing Wiley Park in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 4.4% growth since census is within 1.3 percentage points of its SA3 area (5.7%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 74.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from these aggregations for years 2032 to 2041. Future population dynamics anticipate an above median growth, with the suburb expected to expand by 1,491 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 14.1% 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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, sourced from statistical area data, indicates Wiley Park has averaged approximately 16 new dwelling approvals annually. Between financial years FY-21 to FY-25, about 80 homes were approved, with an additional 8 so far in FY-26. Despite population decline, housing supply has been adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $275,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options. In FY-26, $4.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting Wiley Park's primarily residential nature. Comparatively, Wiley Park records around 56% of Greater Sydney's building activity per person and ranks at the 28th percentile nationally when assessed areas are considered. This suggests limited buyer options but strengthening demand for established dwellings, indicative of a mature market with potential development constraints.

New developments consist of 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% townhouses or apartments, offering choices across price ranges from spacious family homes to more accessible compact options. Notably, developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (29.0% at Census), reflecting persistent strong demand for family homes amidst densification trends. Wiley Park reflects a highly mature market with around 594 people per dwelling approval. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Wiley Park is expected to grow by approximately 1,475 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Wiley Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Sixteen projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include Wiley Park Plaza Development at 280-300 Lakemba Street, Wiley Park Residential Development at 64-70 King Georges Road, Wiley Park Station Sydney Metro Upgrade, and Canterbury-Bankstown Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan in 2022. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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

Wiley Park has an educated workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 7.9% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 3.4%. As of September 2025, 4,525 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 3.7%, higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation lagged at 60.3% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. A high 25.6% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries include retail trade, health care & social assistance, and transport, postal & warehousing. Retail trade is particularly prominent with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services have limited presence at 7.3% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the ratio of working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.4% while labour force grew by 3.8%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a smaller rise in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Wiley Park. Over five years, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6%, and over ten years by 13.7%. Applying these projections to Wiley Park's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this extrapolation does not account for localized 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 2023 shows that in Wiley Park, median income is $34,383 and average income is $44,066. This is lower than Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on an 8.86% increase since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $37,429 (median) and $47,970 (average). Census data indicates that Wiley Park's household, family, and personal incomes fall between the 6th and 16th percentiles nationally. Income analysis shows that the largest segment in Wiley Park comprises 30.3% of residents earning $800 - $1,499 weekly, differing from regional levels where the $1,500 - $2,999 category is predominant at 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, 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 dwelling structure in Wiley Park, as per the latest Census, consisted of 29.0% houses and 71.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Wiley Park was at 20.4%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (22.8%) or rented (56.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wiley Park was $1,700, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure in Wiley Park was recorded at $350, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Wiley Park's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than 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 make up the remaining 28.8%, with lone person households at 21.5% and group households comprising 7.3%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 36.2%, higher than the Australian average of 30.4% and the SA3 area's rate of 31.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common 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.

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

Wiley Park has 25 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 15 different routes that together facilitate 2,863 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 158 meters from the nearest stop. Most Wiley Park residents commute outwards due to its residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 73%, while 18% use trains. On average, there are 0.9 vehicles per dwelling in Wiley Park, which is below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion of residents, specifically 25.6%, work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 409 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 114 weekly trips per individual stop.

Wiley 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

Health data for Wiley Park shows positive outcomes, aligning with national benchmarks. Mortality rates and health conditions are standard across both young and old age groups. Private health cover is low at 44% (~4,649 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%.

Diabetes and asthma are most common, affecting 6.4% and 4.7% respectively, with 80.4% reporting no medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 11.1% of residents aged 65 and over (1,160 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Senior health outcomes are above average, in line with national rankings.

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 has one of the highest cultural diversities in Australia, with 63.2% of its residents born overseas and 80.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Islam is the predominant religion in Wiley Park, accounting for 60.5% of the population, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 6.8%. The top three ancestry groups in Wiley Park are Other (45.1%), Lebanese (10.1%), and Australian (8.8%).

These figures differ notably from regional averages: Other is substantially higher (45.1% vs 16.0%), Lebanese is significantly higher (10.1% vs 2.6%), and Australian is lower (8.8% vs 17.8%). Additionally, Wiley Park has notable overrepresentations of Vietnamese (3.8% vs regional 1.8%), Indian (7.9% vs 3.6%), and Greek (3.0% vs 1.9%) ethnic groups.

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

Wiley Park's median age is 32 years, which is younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wiley Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (19.0%) but fewer residents aged 45-54 (10.0%). According to data from the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group increased from 11.7% to 13.9%, while the 25-34 cohort decreased from 20.4% to 19.0%. The 35-44 age group also declined from 16.2% to 14.9%. By 2041, Wiley Park's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 45-54 cohort is expected to grow by 30%, adding 309 residents to reach a total of 1,355. Conversely, the number of residents in the 35-44 age range is anticipated to decrease by 54.