Wiley Park (NSW)

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Analysis of population updates from the ABS for the surrounding region, combined with new addresses validated by Districts since the Census, indicates the population of the suburb of Wiley Park is approximately 10,594 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 578 people (5.8%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 10,016 people. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 10,570, which Districts estimated using the latest ERP data release from the ABS (June 2025) along with 30 validated new addresses added since the Census date. With these numbers, the local population density reaches 7,789 persons per square kilometer, placing the area within the top 10% of national locations evaluated by Districts and highlighting local land as a highly-coveted resource. The 5.8% expansion in the suburb of Wiley Park since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 area (5.2%), positioning it as a regional growth leader. This population rise was mainly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately of the overall population gains in recent times.

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Wiley Park has a workforce characterized by strong educational credentials and representation across diverse industries, alongside an unemployment rate of 8.1% and an estimated job growth rate of 3.4% over the past year, according to Districts statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, there are 4,549 employed residents. The local unemployment rate is 4.0% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, indicating potential for labor market improvement, while the participation rate is notably lower (59.5% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census data indicates that a significant 25.6% of residents worked from home, although this figure likely reflects the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.

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According to the most recent postcode level ATO statistics released by Districts for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Wiley Park earn a median income of $34,383 and an average income of $44,066. These figures sit below national benchmarks and compare to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated values as of March 2026 are approximately $37,931 for the median and $48,614 for the average. Census data places household, family, and personal incomes in Wiley Park within the 6th to 16th national percentiles. Furthermore, 30.3% of the population (representing 3,209 residents) earn between $800 and $1,499, which contrasts with the metropolitan trend where the - range is most common at . Residents face substantial housing affordability challenges, with only of income remaining after housing costs, ranking in the th percentile.

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At the time of the latest Census, the distribution of dwelling types in Wiley Park consisted of 29.0% standalone houses and 71.1% other housing types, including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across the Sydney metropolitan area. Home ownership rates in Wiley Park stood at 20.4%, trailing the metropolitan average, with the remaining households either paying off a mortgage (22.8%) or renting (56.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,700, which is significantly lower than the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427. The median weekly rent was recorded at $350, compared to $470 across metropolitan Sydney. At a national level, Wiley Park's mortgage payments are below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national median of $375.

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Family units constitute the majority of households at 71.2%, which is made up of couples with children at 42.5%, couples without children at 14.5%, and single parent families at 11.9%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 28.8%, consisting of single-person households at 21.5% and group households at 7.3%. The median household size is 3.0 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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The educational profile of the area is distinct within the region, as university qualification rates (36.2% of residents aged 15+) exceed the Australian average of 30.4% and the SA3 average of 31.0%, showing a strong local focus on tertiary education. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 22.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (12.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational training accounts for 22.2% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (11.6%).

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Public transport systems in Wiley Park feature 25 active stops, consisting of various bus options. These transit points are serviced by 15 routes, which support 2,863 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is high, with the typical resident living 158 meters away from the nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles being the primary mode of travel at 73%, followed by trains at 18%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 0.9 cars per dwelling, which is lower than the regional average. A significant portion of the workforce (25.6%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic context.

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Health indicators show positive trends for Wiley Park, with Districts analysis of mortality rates and medical diagnoses revealing outcomes that align closely with national averages, showing typical rates of common illnesses across youth and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is low, with approximately 44% of the population (~4,710 people) holding coverage. This is below the Greater Sydney average of 59.9% and the national rate of 55.7%.

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Wiley Park ranks among the most culturally diverse localities nationwide, with 63.2% of residents born outside Australia and 80.3% using a non-English language at home. Islam is the primary religion, followed by 60.5% of the population, compared to 6.8% across Greater Sydney.

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The median age in Wiley Park is 31 years, which is lower than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to the Greater Sydney area, Wiley Park has a higher proportion of young adults aged 25 to 34 (20.6% vs 14.6% nationally) but a lower proportion of people aged 45 to 54 (9.5%). Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has increased from 11.7% to 13.8% of the population. In contrast, the group aged 0 to 4 shrank from 9.1% to 7.8% and the 35 to 44 cohort decreased from 16.2% to . Future projections suggest the local age profile will change by with the to age group projected to grow by people () from to while the to age bracket is expected to contract by people.

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Wiley Park currently has an estimated 826 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 493 children aged 0-2 and 329 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 9% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 0% by 2041 (to approximately 828 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,147. Birth rates in the area have averaged 17.0 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.