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

As of Feb 2026, the population of Wiley Park is estimated at around 10,458, reflecting an increase of 442 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 4.4% increase from the previously reported population of 10,016. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 10,443 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 32 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 7,689 persons per square kilometer, placing Wiley Park within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 4.4% since the census is competitive with its SA3 area's growth fundamentals of 5.7%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 74.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving Wiley Park's primary population growth.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Wiley Park is expected to expand by 1,489 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 14.1% in total over the 17-year period.

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 of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Wiley Park has averaged around 16 new dwelling approvals each year. Approximately 80 homes have been approved over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, with an additional 8 approved so far in FY-26. Despite population decline in the area, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a well-balanced market with good buyer choice.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $275,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY-26, Wiley Park has registered $4.5 million in commercial approvals, reflecting its primarily residential nature. When compared to Greater Sydney, Wiley Park records about 56% of the building activity per person. Nationally, it places among the 28th percentile of areas assessed, indicating somewhat limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established dwellings.

This activity is lower than the national average, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. New development consists of 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% townhouses or apartments, featuring an increasing blend of attached housing types offering choices across price ranges, from spacious family homes to more 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 amid 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 1,474 residents through to 2041. 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 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 16 projects potentially affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Wiley Park Plaza Development at 280-300 Lakemba Street, Wiley Park Residential Development at 64-70 King Georges Road, Sydney Metro upgrade at Wiley Park Station, and Canterbury-Bankstown Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan in 2022. The following list details projects 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. Its unemployment rate was 7.6% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 5.6%. As of December 2025, 4,577 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 3.5% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation was at 60.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. A high proportion of residents, 25.6%, worked from home as of Census responses in December 2025. Key industries for employment among residents were retail trade, health care & social assistance, and transport, postal & warehousing. Retail trade had an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level.

Professional & technical services had limited presence with 7.3% employment compared to 11.5% regionally. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 5.6%, while labour force increased by 5.3%, causing unemployment to fall by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment should expand by 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, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 Wiley Park has an income below the national average. The median income is $34,383 and the average income is $44,066. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Wiley Park would be approximately $37,429 (median) and $47,970 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that Wiley Park's household, family, and personal incomes all fall between the 6th and 16th percentiles nationally. Income analysis shows that the largest segment comprises 30.3% earning $800 - $1,499 weekly (3,168 residents), differing from regional levels where the $1,500 - $2,999 category predominates at 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Wiley Park, with only 76.9% of income remaining, ranking at the 11th percentile.

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). In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wiley Park was at 20.4%, with the rest 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 for Wiley Park was $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 serving buses. These stops are covered by 15 different routes, offering a total of 2,863 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is excellent, with residents typically located 158 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 73%, while trains account for 18%. On average, there are 0.9 vehicles per dwelling, lower than the regional average.

Notably, 25.6% of residents work from home, as recorded in the 2021 Census, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 409 trips per day across all routes, translating 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 indicates positive outcomes, aligning with national benchmarks. Mortality rates and health conditions show a standard level of common health issues across all age groups. Private health cover is low at 44%, compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%.

Diabetes (6.4%) and asthma (4.7%) are the most prevalent medical conditions, with 80.4% of residents reporting no medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 11.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,171 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

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 levels of cultural diversity 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, making up 60.5% of the population, significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are 'Other', at 45.1%, Lebanese at 10.1%, and Australian at 8.8%.

These figures are substantially higher, notably lower, or notably different from the regional averages of 16.0%, 2.6%, and 17.8% respectively. Notably, Wiley Park has a higher representation of Vietnamese (3.8%), Indian (7.9%), and Greek (3.0%) residents compared to the Greater Sydney average of 1.8%, 3.6%, and 1.9%.

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

Wiley Park has a median age of 32 years, which is younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and significantly lower than Australia's 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 (10.1%). According to data from the 2021 Census and onwards, Wiley Park's population aged 15-24 has grown from 11.7% to 13.9%, while the proportion of those aged 25-34 has declined from 20.4% to 19.0%. Similarly, the percentage of residents aged 35-44 has decreased from 16.2% to 14.8%. By 2041, Wiley Park's age profile is projected to change significantly. The number of residents aged 45-54 is expected to grow by 29%, adding 302 people and reaching a total of 1,359. Conversely, the population aged 35-44 is anticipated to decrease by 39%.