Wilton (NSW)

Wilton lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population for the Wilton (NSW) statistical area (Lv2) is around 4,933. This figure reflects a growth of 1,166 people since the 2021 Census, marking a 31.0% increase from the previously reported population of 3,767. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 4,613 following their examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 1,266 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 45 persons per square kilometer. Wilton's growth rate surpassed both the state (7.6%) and metropolitan area averages, positioning it as a significant growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 61.0% to overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is utilising 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. Projected demographic shifts indicate exceptional growth for Wilton (NSW) (SA2), placing it in the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationally. By 2041, the area is expected to expand by 10,689 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 202.4% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Wilton among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Wilton averaged approximately 173 new dwelling approvals annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an estimated 868 homes were approved, with a further 147 approved in FY-26 to date. Over the same period, an average of 0.6 people moved to the area per dwelling built.

New supply has kept pace with or exceeded demand, offering ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction value of new properties was $462,000, moderately above regional levels.

In FY-26, $6.2 million in commercial development approvals were recorded, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Recent construction comprised 88.0% detached houses and 12.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining Wilton's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes. With around 18 people per approval, Wilton reflects a developing area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Wilton is projected to gain 9,983 residents by 2041. Construction pace is reasonable in relation to projected growth, although buyers may face increasing competition as population increases.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones include Wilton Growth Area, Wilton Growth Area - North Wilton Precinct, Wilton Town Centre Precinct, and Wilton Junction Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in Wilton places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Wilton's workforce is skilled with notable representation in the construction sector. The unemployment rate was 1.2% over the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 6.5%.

As of September 2025, 2,632 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, below Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation was 71.9%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment was concentrated in construction, education & training, and health care & social assistance. Construction employment share was 1.8 times the regional level, while professional & technical employed only 4.9% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

Local employment opportunities appeared limited based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 6.5%, labour force grew by 6.6%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.1%, labour force grow by 2.4%, with unemployment increasing by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 showed NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wilton's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, noting that this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not consider localised population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch reports that Wilton had a median taxpayer income of $67,144 and an average income of $82,901 in financial year 2023. These figures are among the highest in Australia, with Greater Sydney's median at $60,817 and average at $83,003. As of September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $73,093 (median) and $90,246 (average), based on an 8.86% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. The 2021 Census places Wilton's household, family, and personal incomes between the 88th and 95th percentiles nationally. Income analysis shows that 33.9% of Wilton residents (1,672 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, similar to the surrounding region's 30.9%. A significant proportion, 46.4%, earns above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity. High housing costs consume 16.4% of income, but disposable income remains at the 94th percentile. Wilton's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Wilton is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile

Wilton's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, were entirely houses with no other types. Home ownership stood at 22.1%, while mortgaged dwellings accounted for 66.8% and rented ones made up 11.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, and the median weekly rent was $580. Nationally, Wilton's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Wilton features high concentrations of family households, with a median household size of 3.3 people

Family households account for 89.8% of all households, including 56.5% couples with children, 26.5% couples without children, and 6.7% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 10.2%, comprising 9.2% lone person households and 0.8% group households. The median household size is 3.3 people.

Wilton performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

The area has lower university qualification rates than Greater Sydney, at 20.5% compared to the average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are most common among qualifications, at 14.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are held by 47.8% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 13.2% and certificates at 34.6%. Educational participation is high, with 33.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 14.8% in primary, 7.4% in secondary, and 3.2% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 33.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.8% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 3.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Wilton has 71 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 17 different routes that together offer 125 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of the transport system is rated as good, with residents on average located 203 meters from their nearest stop.

On average, there are 17 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately one weekly trip per individual stop.

Wilton's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Wilton's health outcomes data shows excellent results, with younger age groups having particularly low prevalence rates for common health conditions.

The area has a notably high private health cover rate of approximately 60%, covering around 2,942 individuals. Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions in Wilton, affecting 7.6% and 6.2% of residents respectively. Notably, 76.0% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's 0%. Wilton has a senior population of 10.4%, comprising approximately 513 individuals aged 65 and over. While health outcomes among seniors in Wilton are above average, they still require more attention compared to the broader population.

Wilton is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Wilton has a cultural diversity index below average, with 88.3% of its population born in Australia, 92.3% being citizens, and 95.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Wilton, with 64.3%, compared to None% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (33.2%), English (28.9%), and Scottish (7.1%).

Notably, Maltese (1.8%) is overrepresented in Wilton compared to the regional average of None%. Similarly, Macedonian (0.4%) and Serbian (0.4%) groups also show higher representation than the regional averages.

Wilton hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Wilton's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wilton has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (19.0%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.8%). This concentration of residents aged 5-14 is above the national average of 12.2%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the percentage of residents aged 75 to 84 has increased from 2.3% to 3.4%, while the percentage of residents aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 12.7% to 11.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Wilton, with the strongest projected growth in the 35 to 44 age group, which is expected to grow by 200%, adding 1,867 residents to reach a total of 2,800.