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

The population of Wiley Park was estimated at 10,594 as of May 2026, reflecting an increase of 578 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 10,016. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 10,570 residents following examination of ABS data released in June 2025 and an additional 30 validated new addresses since the Census date. The suburb's population density ratio was 7,789 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Wiley Park's growth rate of 5.8% since the 2021 census exceeded that of its SA3 area at 5.2%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 74.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in Wiley Park. For future projections, AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia's 2024 projections for each SA2 area with a 2022 base year.

For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to Wiley Park for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the suburb is expected to increase by 1,317 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 12.2% over the 16-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 averaged around 16 new dwelling approvals each year. Approximately 80 homes were approved over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, with 9 approved so far in FY26. Despite population decline, 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, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. This financial year, Wiley Park registered $4.5 million in commercial approvals, reflecting its primarily residential nature. When measured against Greater Sydney, Wiley Park records about 56% of the building activity per person and places among the 28th percentile of areas assessed nationally. This indicates somewhat limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established dwellings.

The area's development activity is lower than the national average, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. New development in Wiley Park consists of 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% townhouses or apartments. There is an increasing blend of attached housing types 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 amid densification trends. With around 594 people per dwelling approval, Wiley Park reflects a highly mature market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is expected to grow by 1,293 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 10% 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, Sydney Metro upgrade at Wiley Park Station, and Canterbury-Bankstown Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan in 2022. The following list details those 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's workforce is well-educated with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 7.6% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.6%.

This was calculated using AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, there were 4,578 residents employed while the unemployment rate stood at 3.5% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Wiley Park lagged significantly at 59.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. A high proportion of residents, 25.6%, worked from home according to Census responses, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries for employment among residents were retail trade, health care & social assistance, and transport, postal & warehousing. Wiley Park had a particular employment specialization in retail trade with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level. Meanwhile, professional & technical services had limited presence at 7.3%, compared to the regional level of 11.5%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Employment levels increased by 5.6% and labour force increased by 5.3% during the year to December 2025, causing a fall in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with a marginal rise in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offered further insight into potential future demand within Wiley Park. These projections estimated national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Wiley Park's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not take into account 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 ending June 2023 shows that Wiley Park's median income is $34,383 and average income is $44,066. This is below Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% from July 2023 to March 2026, estimated median income in Wiley Park would be approximately $37,931 and average income would be around $48,614 by that date. 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 $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 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

In Wiley Park, as per the latest Census data, 29.0% of dwellings were houses while 71.1% consisted of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Sydney's metropolitan area where 55.9% of dwellings are houses and 44.1% are other types. Home ownership in Wiley Park stood at 20.4%, lower than the Sydney metro average, with mortgaged properties at 22.8% and rented dwellings at 56.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wiley Park was $1,700, significantly below the Sydney metro average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure for Wiley Park was recorded as $350, compared to Sydney's metropolitan average of $470. Nationally, Wiley Park's mortgage repayments were lower than 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 constitute 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 account for 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, which is 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% among residents aged 15+, exceeding the Australian average of 30.4%. This rate also surpasses that of the SA3 area at 31.0%, indicating a strong emphasis on higher education in the community. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification, held by 22.1% of residents aged 15+.

Postgraduate qualifications follow at 12.6%, with graduate diplomas at 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, together providing 2,863 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically living 158 metres from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards due to Wiley Park being primarily residential. Cars are the dominant mode of transport at 73%, while trains account for 18%. On average, there are 0.9 vehicles per dwelling, below the regional average.

The 2021 Census shows that 25.6% of residents work from home, which may be due to COVID-19 conditions. 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 shows Wiley Park residents have relatively positive health outcomes. AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions indicates results generally aligned with national benchmarks. Common health conditions are seen across both young and old age groups at a standard level.

Private health cover is found to be extremely low, at approximately 44% of the total population (~4,710 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions are diabetes and asthma, impacting 6.4% and 4.7% of residents respectively, while 80.4% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents show low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 10.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,154 people), lower than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings generally in line with 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 most culturally diverse populations in Australia, with 63.2% born overseas and 80.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Islam is the predominant religion, comprising 60.5% of Wiley Park's population, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 6.8%. The top three ancestry groups are Other (45.1%), Lebanese (10.1%), and Australian (8.8%).

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

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 proportion of residents aged 25-34 (20.6%), but fewer residents aged 45-54 (9.5%). This 25-34 concentration is notably higher than the national average of 14.6%. Between 2021 and present, Wiley Park's population has seen changes in age distribution: the 15 to 24 group has increased from 11.7% to 13.8%, while the 0 to 4 cohort has decreased from 9.1% to 7.8%. The 35 to 44 group has also declined, from 16.2% to 15.0%. Projections suggest Wiley Park's age profile will significantly change by 2041: the 45 to 54 cohort is expected to grow steadily, increasing by 283 people (28%) from 1,006 to 1,290. Conversely, the 35 to 44 cohort is projected to decrease by 70 people.