Wiley Park
At 7,352.8 people per square kilometre, Wiley Park is a compact, high-density suburb with 10,016 residents, a median age of 31 and an apartment share of 65.9%. Overseas-born residents account for 63.2%, while 56.1% of households rent, giving the area a younger and more mobile profile than many owner-focused suburbs. Its 47.7% university-educated share is 17.6 percentage points above the national comparison, yet household income sits at the 27.6th percentile. Compared with nearby Lakemba and Punchbowl, Wiley Park has a particularly concentrated apartment and rental profile, shaped by its small 1.36 square kilometre footprint.
Population
10,016
Median Age
31.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,246/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
15
Wiley Park suits buyers prioritising smaller, lower-maintenance dwellings and access to a strongly renter-oriented market. Two-bedroom homes make up 62.5% of the housing mix, while apartments account for 65.9%, compared with 29.0% for separate houses. The typical monthly mortgage payment is $1,700, and mortgage costs equal 31.5% of household income, above the 28.1% rent-to-income figure. Because household income is at the 27.6th percentile and 22.6% of residents hold a mortgage, buyers should test repayments against rate rises and body corporate costs. Compared with larger nearby suburbs, Wiley Park provides fewer detached-home options but more apartment choice.
For Buyers
Wiley Park suits buyers prioritising smaller, lower-maintenance dwellings and access to a strongly renter-oriented market. Two-bedroom homes make up 62.5% of the housing mix, while apartments account for 65.9%, compared with 29.0% for separate houses. The typical monthly mortgage payment is $1,700, and mortgage costs equal 31.5% of household income, above the 28.1% rent-to-income figure. Because household income is at the 27.6th percentile and 22.6% of residents hold a mortgage, buyers should test repayments against rate rises and body corporate costs. Compared with larger nearby suburbs, Wiley Park provides fewer detached-home options but more apartment choice.
For Investors
Wiley Park has a clear rental orientation, with 56.1% of households renting compared with 20.3% owning outright and 22.6% paying a mortgage. Weekly rent is $350 and vacancy is 9.9%, so investors may find tenant demand but should allow for more leasing competition than in a tightly supplied market. The dominant 2-bedroom format, at 62.5% of dwellings, aligns with the suburb's apartment-heavy profile. Sixteen development applications were recorded over 12 months, mostly involving secondary dwellings or alterations, which may add incremental competing supply. Growth is modest at 0.35% annually and is driven primarily by overseas migration, making location, condition and property efficiency more important than broad capital-growth assumptions.
Development Activity
Total DAs
121
Last 12 Months
15
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-28.6%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Wiley Park
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Demographics
Wiley Park has a median age of 31, which is 9 years below the national comparison, and an average household size of 3.0 people, 0.5 above the national figure. Overseas-born residents represent 63.2%, or 41.6 percentage points above the national level, while 47.7% have a university qualification, 17.6 points higher than nationally. Lebanese ancestry counts 1,039 residents and Indian ancestry 815, while Bengali, Arabic and Urdu are spoken by 849, 780 and 744 people respectively. Islam is the largest religion at 5,479 people, compared with 2,078 identifying with Christianity and 830 reporting no religion. Compared with nearby Lakemba and Punchbowl, Wiley Park's profile is strongly shaped by recent migration and multilingual households.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
29.0%
Houses
5.2%
Townhouse
65.9%
Apartment
Tenure
Wiley Park is defined by compact apartment living: 65.9% of dwellings are apartments, more than double the 29.0% separate-house share, while semi-detached homes account for 5.2%. Two-bedroom dwellings dominate at 62.5%, followed by 3-bedroom homes at 21.1% and 4-plus-bedroom homes at 12.3%. Renting, at 56.1%, is higher than outright ownership at 20.3% and mortgage ownership at 22.6%, because the suburb's dense housing stock attracts households seeking flexibility. Mortgage repayments equal 31.5% of income, compared with 28.1% for rent. Affordability declined from 79.7 in 2011 to 63.6 in 2021, despite the later trend being labelled improving. Compared with more detached-house-oriented areas, Wiley Park offers less space but greater apartment availability.
Mortgage / mo
$1,700
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $350.
$550
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $775 · units $530
HH Size
3.0
Personal Income / wk
$551
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
9.9%
Unoccupied
337
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
28.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
31.5% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
58.4%
Couples with children
21.9%
Couples, no children
16.7%
Single parent
2,297
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Wiley Park's largest industry at 15.6%, or 323 workers, followed by retail at 15.3% and 317, transport at 9.9% and 205, professional and technical services at 9.0% and 186, and education at 7.9% and 164. The occupation mix includes 532 professionals, 405 machinery and driver workers, 403 community and personal service workers, 401 sales workers and 352 labourers. Unemployment is 10.8% across a labour force of 3,442, while 1,378 people work full time and 1,090 part time. Household income ranks at the 27.6th percentile, below the national median. SEIFA results are uneven: IEO is decile 4, but IER is decile 1, while IRSD is decile 1 and IRSAD decile 2. This gap suggests education and occupation outcomes are stronger than measured economic resources.
Unemployment
10.8%
Labour Force
3,442
Unemployed
373
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
44.9%
Part-time
35.5%
Participation
44.9%
Employed
3,069
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
47.7%
Postgraduate
17.3%
Born Overseas
63.2%
Dwellings
3,052
Transport to Work
Wiley Park provides practical access to two nearby primary schools: Wiley Park Public School and Lakemba Public School, both in the government sector. Families should check enrolment zones against the exact address because school boundaries can cross suburb edges. Transport patterns show 9.3% using public transport, 56.5% driving a car and 27.6% working from home, while only 1.8% walk or cycle to work. The suburb's IRSAD decile of 2 and IRSD decile of 1 place it below the national median on relative advantage and economic resources, so household budgets and access to services matter when assessing liveability. Compared with lower-density neighbouring areas, Wiley Park offers a more concentrated urban setting, with 7,352.8 residents per square kilometre and a strong apartment presence.
Drive
56.5%
Public Transport
9.3%
Walk / Cycle
1.8%
Work from Home
27.6%
Population Forecast
+0.35%/yr
(+37 people/yr)
EstablishedWiley Park is on a slow-growth path, with annual growth forecast at 0.35% and population change across the wider area of 4.5% over 10 years. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, consistent with the suburb's 63.2% overseas-born share. The forecast trajectory is Mixed: rent growth reached 18.6%, the senior share increased by 2.3 percentage points and the young share fell by 0.8 points. Gentrification signals remain limited, with a headline score of 10 and a stage of Not gentrifying, although another shift measure records a score of 25 and Early signs. Because migration is stronger than local population expansion, demand is likely to remain focused on established apartments and rentals rather than rapid broad-based redevelopment.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+422
Net Internal / yr
-456
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Net internal outflow -456/yr, Strong overseas inflow +422/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Wiley Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wiley Park a good suburb to live in?
Wiley Park can suit residents who value dense apartment living, cultural connections and access to nearby primary schools. The suburb has 10,016 people, a median age of 31 and 63.2% overseas-born residents. Compared with quieter detached-house areas, it has less private space but more rental and apartment choice.
What is the median house price in Wiley Park?
A single current median house price is not stated for Wiley Park. Buyers should compare recent settled sales by dwelling type, because 65.9% of homes are apartments and only 29.0% are separate houses. That mix makes an apartment price comparison more useful than relying on one suburb-wide figure.
What schools are in Wiley Park?
Wiley Park Public School and Lakemba Public School are the 2 nearby government primary schools listed for local access. Families should confirm the relevant enrolment zone for an exact address, since boundaries can differ between streets. The suburb has 1.36 square kilometres of built-up residential area, so school access may vary by pocket.
Is Wiley Park safe?
A current crime rate is not stated for Wiley Park, so a numerical safety comparison is not possible. The suburb has 10,016 residents at a density of 7,352.8 people per square kilometre. Prospective residents should inspect streets at different times and check recent local incident information before choosing a property.
Is Wiley Park good for property investment?
Wiley Park has investor-friendly rental characteristics, with 56.1% of households renting, weekly rent of $350 and a 9.9% vacancy rate. However, annual growth is only 0.35% and 16 development applications were recorded over 12 months. Compared with owner-heavy suburbs, tenant demand is more central to the investment case.
How is Wiley Park's population changing?
Population change across the wider area is forecast at 4.5% over 10 years, with annual growth of 0.35%. Overseas migration is the primary driver, while the trajectory is Mixed. Rent growth of 18.6% and a 2.3 percentage point rise in the senior share suggest gradual change rather than rapid population expansion.
What languages are spoken in Wiley Park?
Wiley Park has a strongly multilingual population: Bengali is spoken by 849 people, Arabic by 780 and Urdu by 744. Cantonese and Greek count 135 and 130 speakers respectively. With 63.2% of residents born overseas, language access is more important here than in suburbs closer to the national average.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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