Wilton
Large-lot family housing, a 96.4th household-income percentile and a 60.3% share of couples with children give Wilton a clear mortgage-belt profile. The suburb has 3,767 residents, a median age of 34, and 81.6% of homes with 4 or more bedrooms. When compared with nearby Picton, Wilton reads as more estate-oriented and lower-density, with 34.5 residents per sq km across 109.14 sq km. Its 11.7% overseas-born share is below the national level by 9.9 percentage points, while 24.9% hold university qualifications, also below national by 5.2 points. The combination points to space-seeking households, strong incomes and car-based routines rather than an apartment-led market.
Population
3,767
Median Age
34.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,840/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
545
Wilton suits buyers prioritising land, detached housing and family scale. Separate houses account for 100.0% of homes, while 81.6% contain 4 or more bedrooms and a further 15.1% have 3 bedrooms. Monthly mortgage repayments are $2,600 against household income of $2,840 per week, with mortgage costs equal to 21.1% of income and mortgage stress flagged false. The 65.9% mortgage-held share is higher than the 21.8% owned outright share, showing a market dominated by active borrowers. Compared with denser parts of Picton, Wilton provides more space but usually requires greater reliance on a car and careful assessment of commuting costs.
For Buyers
Wilton suits buyers prioritising land, detached housing and family scale. Separate houses account for 100.0% of homes, while 81.6% contain 4 or more bedrooms and a further 15.1% have 3 bedrooms. Monthly mortgage repayments are $2,600 against household income of $2,840 per week, with mortgage costs equal to 21.1% of income and mortgage stress flagged false. The 65.9% mortgage-held share is higher than the 21.8% owned outright share, showing a market dominated by active borrowers. Compared with denser parts of Picton, Wilton provides more space but usually requires greater reliance on a car and careful assessment of commuting costs.
For Investors
Wilton has a family-rental profile, with 11.4% of occupied dwellings rented, weekly rent of $580 and an average household size of 3.3 people. The 4.3% vacancy rate is higher than a tightly held rental market, so investors should test achievable rent and leasing periods rather than assume automatic scarcity. Development activity is substantial, with 545 applications recorded over 12 months, including dwelling houses, secondary dwellings and subdivisions. That pipeline can improve amenity and broaden the tenant base, but it may also increase competing supply. Compared with a mature suburb with limited building activity, Wilton carries stronger expansion exposure and more delivery risk.
Development Activity
Total DAs
1,951
Last 12 Months
545
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+44.2%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Wilton
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Demographics
Wilton has a median age of 34, which is 6 years below the national comparison, and households average 3.3 people, or 0.8 above the national figure. Couples with children make up 60.3% of families, while 31.0% are couples without children, supporting demand for larger homes and family services. English ancestry is recorded for 1,490 residents, followed by Scottish at 365, Irish at 335 and Italian at 223. The overseas-born share is 11.7%, below the national level by 9.9 percentage points, and university attainment is 24.9%, 5.2 points below national. Compared with a more migrant-diverse centre such as nearby Picton, Wilton has a more Anglo-leaning profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
0.0%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Wilton is entirely detached-house based, with separate houses accounting for 100.0% of dwellings. The bedroom mix is strongly family sized: 81.6% have 4 or more bedrooms, 15.1% have 3 bedrooms and 2.2% have 2 bedrooms. Mortgage holders represent 65.9% of households, a much higher share than the 21.8% owned outright, while renting accounts for 11.4%. Mortgage repayments equal 21.1% of household income and rent equals 20.4%, with both stress flags false. Compared with nearby Picton's more established housing pattern, Wilton is more dependent on detached expansion and new-build supply. Buyers should compare recent settled sales, land size and build age rather than rely on bedroom count alone.
Mortgage / mo
$2,600
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $580.
$780
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $790
HH Size
3.3
Personal Income / wk
$1,149
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.3%
Unoccupied
49
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.4%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.1%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
60.3%
Couples with children
31.0%
Couples, no children
7.8%
Single parent
1,036
Total families
Economy & Employment
Wilton's employment base is led by Construction at 15.9% and 212 workers, followed by Education at 14.1% and 187, Healthcare at 11.4% and 151, Public Administration at 8.9% and 119, and Manufacturing at 8.8% and 117. The mix reflects both building activity and public-service employment, while the leading occupations are Professionals at 336, Managers at 331 and Trades at 330. Labour-force participation is 72.4%, unemployment is 2.0% and full-time employment is 60.9%. Household income sits at the 96.4th percentile, above national levels, because the suburb combines professional, management and trade earnings. Compared with lower-income outer areas, this supports stronger borrowing capacity but also higher exposure to mortgage cycles.
Unemployment
2.0%
Labour Force
1,948
Unemployed
38
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.9%
Part-time
28.5%
Participation
72.4%
Employed
1,910
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
24.9%
Postgraduate
5.6%
Born Overseas
11.7%
Dwellings
1,094
Transport to Work
Wilton is practical for households prepared to drive or work from home. Car drivers account for 59.9% of commuters, 36.2% work from home, public transport accounts for only 0.2% and walking or cycling for 1.3%. Wilton Public School provides a local government primary option; families should confirm intake boundaries and current enrolment rules against the exact address, especially across a 109.14 sq km suburb. The family setting is reinforced by an average household size of 3.3 and 60.3% of families being couples with children. Compared with more connected metropolitan suburbs, public transport access is below average and daily errands are likely to be more car dependent. Check current NSW Police crime mapping and local incident patterns before making a safety assessment, as no crime rate is stated.
Drive
59.9%
Public Transport
0.2%
Walk / Cycle
1.3%
Work from Home
36.2%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Wilton compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wilton a good suburb to live in?
Wilton suits households seeking detached space, with 100.0% separate houses and 81.6% containing 4 or more bedrooms. Its median age is 34 and 60.3% of families are couples with children. The trade-off is car dependence, with 59.9% driving and only 0.2% using public transport.
What is the median house price in Wilton?
A current median house price should be checked against recent settled sales because Wilton's housing profile is heavily weighted to larger homes: 100.0% are separate houses and 81.6% have 4 or more bedrooms. Weekly rent is $580, which can provide a useful comparison when reviewing individual properties.
What schools are in Wilton?
Wilton Public School is the identified local school, operating as a government primary school. Families should confirm intake areas and current enrolment rules against the exact address, especially because Wilton covers 109.14 sq km and school access can vary across the suburb.
Is Wilton safe?
A suburb crime rate is not stated, so safety should be checked using current NSW Police crime mapping, recent incident patterns and an inspection at different times of day. Wilton has 3,767 residents and a median age of 34, but those figures should not be treated as a crime assessment.
Is Wilton good for property investment?
Wilton has 11.4% renting, weekly rent of $580 and a 4.3% vacancy rate. Its 545 development applications over 12 months point to strong construction activity, which can support future housing choice but may also create competing rental supply. Investors should test tenant demand by estate and dwelling type.
How is Wilton's population changing?
Wilton has 3,767 residents today and significant expansion activity, with 545 development applications recorded over 12 months. Residential stability is also high, with 78.1% staying at the same address and 21.9% turning over. This points to a growing but still settled family suburb rather than a highly transient market.
What development is occurring in Wilton?
Development activity includes dwelling houses, secondary dwellings and subdivisions, with 545 applications recorded over 12 months. That is substantial compared with a current population of 3,767 and may bring new housing and services. Check project approvals, construction timing and infrastructure capacity for the specific estate.
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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