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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, Wilton's population is estimated at around 5,955 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 2,188 people (58.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,767 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 5,816 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 1,491 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 54 persons per square kilometer. Wilton's 58.1% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (7.1%), along with the Greater Sydney region, marking it as a growth leader in the area. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 61.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering the projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted over the period with the suburb expected to expand by 15,694 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 261.2% in total over the 16 years.

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

Wilton averaged approximately 177 new dwelling approvals annually based on AreaSearch analysis using statistical area data. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 889 homes were approved, with an additional 259 approved in FY-26 to date. Over the past five financial years, about 1.1 people moved to the area per dwelling built annually.

This suggests a balanced supply and demand, maintaining stable market conditions. The average construction cost for new properties was around $462,000, indicating higher quality construction compared to regional levels.

In FY-26, Wilton has seen $6.2 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting its predominantly residential character. Recent construction consists of 87% detached houses and 13% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low-density character focused on family homes. With approximately 19 people per approval, Wilton is considered a developing area. By 2041, AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Wilton to gain around 15,555 residents. If current construction levels continue, housing supply may lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects that may impact this region. Key initiatives include Wilton Growth Area, Wilton Town Centre Precinct, Bingara Gorge Master Planned Community, and Wilton Junction Development. The following list details those likely to be 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 the construction sector prominent. The unemployment rate was 1.0% in December 2025, a decrease from Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Employment grew by 13.3% over the past year.

Workforce participation was high at 85.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. 35.0% of residents worked from home as per Census responses in December 2025, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment were construction, education & training, and health care & social assistance. The area had a high specialization in construction, with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level.

Professional & technical services employed only 4.9% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census data comparison. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 13.3%, labour force grew by 13.5%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.2% and unemployment increase marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wilton's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 5.9% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released on June 30, 2023, Wilton had a median income among taxpayers of $67,144 and an average income of $82,901. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared to $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth data from June 2023 to March 2026, estimated median income is approximately $74,073 and average income is around $91,456 as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows household, family, and personal incomes in Wilton rank between the 88th and 95th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 33.9% of individuals earn between $1,500 to $2,999 weekly, mirroring the surrounding region's 30.9%. High earners comprise 46.4%, indicating strong economic capacity. Housing costs consume 16.4% of income, but disposable income ranks at the 94th percentile nationally. Wilton's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Wilton is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Wilton's dwelling structures, as assessed in the latest Census, consisted entirely of houses (100.0%) with no other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or 'other' dwellings reported. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan areas which had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wilton was at 22.1%, lower than Sydney metro's level. The majority of dwellings were mortgaged (66.8%) or rented (11.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,600, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent was recorded at $580 compared to Sydney metro's $470. 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 higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 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 account for the remaining 10.2%, with lone person households at 9.2% and group households comprising 0.8%. The median household size is 3.3 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 20.5%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 47.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (13.2%) and certificates (34.6%). Educational participation is high at 33.8%, comprising 14.8% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 3.2% pursuing 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 70 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 17 different routes that together facilitate 125 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is considered good, with residents on average being located 203 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most Wilton residents commute outwards. Car remains the primary mode of transportation, used by 96% of residents. On average, there are 2.2 vehicles per dwelling in Wilton, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 35% of Wilton residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, buses run on average 17 trips per day, equating to approximately one weekly trip per individual stop.

The level of general health in Wilton is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Wilton demonstrates better-than-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

The prevalence of common health conditions is quite low across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 60% of Wilton's total population (3,552 people) has private health cover, which is exceptionally high. Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 7.6 and 6.2% of residents respectively. A majority of residents, 76.0%, report being completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The under-65 population in Wilton shows better-than-average health outcomes. Only 10.7% of Wilton's residents are aged 65 and over (637 people), lower than the 15.5% seen in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors in Wilton are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Wilton's cultural diversity was found to be below average. Its population comprised 88.3% born in Australia, 92.3% citizens, and 95.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 64.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 49.2%.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (33.2%), English (28.9%), and Scottish (7.1%). Notably, Maltese (1.8%) were overrepresented compared to the regional average of 1.0%. Macedonian and Serbian groups also showed notable divergences at 0.4% each.

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

Wilton's median age is 33, which is younger than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wilton has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (18.1%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (10.1%). This concentration of 5-14 year-olds is significantly higher than the national figure of 12.0%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the proportion of Wilton's population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 2.3% to 4.4%, while the 35 to 44 age group increased from 17.9% to 19.5%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age cohort has declined from 12.4% to 10.0%, and the 65 to 74 age group has dropped from 7.0% to 5.8%. Population forecasts for Wilton indicate substantial demographic changes by 2041, with the strongest projected growth in the 35 to 44 age cohort, which is expected to grow by 252%, adding 2,921 residents to reach a total of 4,083.