Wetherill Park (NSW)

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According to ABS population updates evaluated for the surrounding region and subsequent address validations conducted by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Wetherill Park has an estimated population of 6,331 as of May 2026. This indicates a decline of 81 individuals (1.3%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 6,412 residents. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 6,313, determined by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside an additional 115 validated new addresses since the Census. With these numbers, the population density stands at 564 persons per square kilometer, which represents a low-density environment with capacity for future growth. The primary contributor to local population growth was overseas migration, accounting for approximately 77.0% of total gains in recent times.

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The suburb of Wetherill Park is home to a skilled labor force working across a range of industries, with an unemployment rate of 7.7% and an estimated annual employment growth rate of 2.1%, based on Districts statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, working residents numbered 2,394, while the unemployment rate was 3.5% higher than the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%, indicating potential for labor market improvements. Additionally, the workforce participation rate of 50.0% is substantially lower than the metropolitan rate of 69.1%. Census data indicates that 32.2% of working residents performed their jobs from home, a figure that may reflect the influence of pandemic-related restrictions.

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Aggregated postcode-level ATO records for the financial year 2023 indicate that the suburb of Wetherill Park registered a median taxpayer income of $49,621 and an average income of $63,786. These figures are below national averages and compare to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since the financial year 2023, estimates for March 2026 would be approximately $54,742 for the median and $70,369 for the average. In the 2021 Census, individual weekly earnings lagged at the 5th percentile ($536 weekly), though household incomes performed better at the 38th percentile. Income distribution details show that 29.9% of the local population (1,892 residents) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, which is very similar to the Greater Sydney proportion of . Affordability challenges remain substantial, with residents retaining only of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the th percentile.

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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in the suburb of Wetherill Park consisted of 88.9% detached houses and 11.1% other housing styles, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to metropolitan Sydney where houses made up 55.9% and other dwellings accounted for 44.1%. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Wetherill Park were higher than the Sydney metro average, with 43.2% of residents owning their homes outright, while the remaining properties were mortgaged (30.4%) or rented (26.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 was lower than the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $480 compared to the metropolitan average of $470. On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Wetherill Park exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and median rents are also higher than the national figure of $375.

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Families make up 85.7% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 44.6%, couples without children at 24.3%, and single-parent homes at 15.5%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 14.3%, with single-person households representing 13.4% and group households at 1.1%. The median household occupancy is 3.2 persons, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Educational data highlights a lower rate of university attainment in the suburb of Wetherill Park, where 17.3% of residents hold a degree compared to the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This gap presents an opportunity for targeted educational support. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 13.0%, with postgraduate degrees at 3.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.1%. Vocational and technical training are highly represented, with 28.4% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificates at 18.7%.

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Public transport analysis shows that the suburb of Wetherill Park has 135 active transit stops, which consist of bus services. These stops are served by 37 different routes, providing a total of 2,959 passenger trips each week. Transport access is highly rated, with residents living an average of 131 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential, and the majority of residents travel outside the suburb for work. Private vehicles are the main mode of travel, accounting for 89% of commutes, while train travel accounts for 6%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.6 cars, which is higher than the regional average. A total of 32.2% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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The suburb of Wetherill Park displays favorable health metrics based on Districts' evaluation of mortality rates and chronic health issues. The prevalence of common illnesses remains low in the general population and is close to the national average for older, higher-risk groups, while the rate of private health insurance coverage is slightly higher than the average SA2 area at approximately 52% of the population, representing about 3,302 people. This is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 59.9%.

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The suburb of Wetherill Park is a highly multicultural community, with 55.5% of the population born outside of Australia and 65.8% of households speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 74.3% of residents, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 49.2%.

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The median age in the suburb of Wetherill Park is 40 years, slightly older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to metropolitan Sydney, there is an overrepresentation of residents in the 65 - 74 age group (14.0% locally) and an underrepresentation of those aged 45 - 54 (7.3%). Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has increased from 11.5% to 13.8% of the population, and the 75 to 84 bracket grew from 5.7% to 7.0%, while the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 11.8% to 7.3%. Demographic projections indicate the age profile will change by . The to age group is expected to grow by people (), rising from to . Notably, residents aged and over will represent of all population growth, highlighting the aging demographic. Conversely, the to and to groups are projected to decrease in size.

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Wetherill Park currently has an estimated 316 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 212 children aged 0-2 and 141 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 3% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 11% by 2041 (to approximately 280 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 629. Birth rates in the area have averaged 10.4 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.