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 November 2025, Wiley Park's population is estimated at approximately 10,458 people. This figure reflects an increase of 442 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,016. The growth is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population as 10,443 in June 2024 and the validation of 32 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 area's 4.4% growth since the census is comparable to its SA3 area's 5.7%, indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 74.0% of overall population gains in recent periods, driving primary growth for Wiley Park.

AreaSearch's projections for Wiley Park are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government SA2-level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to Wiley Park for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic trends anticipate above median population growth, with an expected increase of 1,493 persons in Wiley Park by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 14.1% 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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Wiley Park averaging around 16 new dwelling approvals each year. Approximately 80 homes were approved over the past five financial years, between FY21 and FY25, with 8 more approved so far 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 has 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. With around 594 people per dwelling approval, Wiley Park reflects a mature market. By 2041, AreaSearch estimates Wiley Park will grow by approximately 1,476 residents. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match 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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones 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 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 highly educated with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 7.9% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.4%.

As of September 2025, 4,525 residents are employed while the unemployment rate stands at 3.7%, above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation lags at 44.9% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries of employment among residents include retail trade, health care & social assistance, and transport, postal & warehousing. Retail trade is particularly specialized with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services have limited presence at 7.3% compared to the regional 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.4% while labour force grew by 3.8%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will 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, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider 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 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. By September 2025, estimated median income will be approximately $37,429 and average income $47,970, based on an 8.86% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. Census data indicates that Wiley Park's household, family, and personal incomes 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 predominates 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

Wiley Park's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 29.0% houses and 71.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 48.7% houses and 51.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wiley Park was at 20.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 22.8% and rented ones at 56.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wiley Park was $1,700, below Sydney metro's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent figure for Wiley Park was $350, compared to Sydney metro's $390. 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 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 2.9.

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%, exceeding 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

The analysis indicates that Wiley Park has 27 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 15 different routes, together facilitating 2,863 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these services is considered excellent, with residents typically residing just 158 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, each route provides service every 409 trips per day, resulting in approximately 106 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's health outcomes data shows excellent results, with younger cohorts having a very low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover in Wiley Park is approximately 44%, covering around 4,649 people, which is lower than Greater Sydney's 50.0% and the national average of 55.7%. Diabetes and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 6.4% and 4.7% of residents respectively.

A total of 80.4% of Wiley Park residents report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 77.7%. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 10.8%, with approximately 1,129 people, compared to Greater Sydney's 15.8%. While health outcomes among seniors in Wiley Park are above average, they require more attention than the broader 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% of its residents born overseas and 80.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Wiley Park is Islam, accounting for 60.5% of the population, significantly higher than the 24.7% average across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups in Wiley Park are 'Other', comprising 45.1% of the population (compared to 26.5% regionally), Lebanese at 10.1%, and Australian at 8.8%.

Notably, Vietnamese people make up 3.8% of Wiley Park's population, higher than the regional average of 3.7%. Similarly, Indian residents account for 7.9%, compared to the regional average of 3.1%, and Greek residents comprise 3.0%, lower than the regional 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 proportion 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 proportion of residents aged 15-24 has increased from 11.7% to 13.8%, while the proportion of those aged 35-44 has decreased from 16.2% to 15.0%. By 2041, Wiley Park's age profile is projected to change significantly. The number of residents aged 45-54 is expected to grow by 340 people (a 34% increase) from 1,014 to 1,355. Conversely, the number of residents aged 35-44 is projected to decline by 63 people.