Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Wiley Park
1 km²
A huge majority of the 10,135 residents in Wiley Park use a language other than English at home, making it one of the most linguistically diverse areas in the region. This is a young community where the typical resident is just 31, and nearly a quarter of the population are children under 15. While the area is very walkable and has a high proportion of university-qualified adults, it faces significant economic challenges with low typical incomes. The neighbourhood is largely composed of renters living in flats and apartments.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
55 schools within reach make Wiley Park convenient for families.
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This is a notably young area, with a typical age of 31 and a children's population that is well above the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up only 9.6%, which is much lower than most other areas.
The community has a very strong international presence, with 57.9% of people born overseas. This is far above the national figure, with significant numbers of residents tracing their ancestry to India, China, and Vietnam.
Language diversity is very high here, as 72.4% of residents use a language other than English at home. Arabic is the most common non-English language, and 14.3% of people speak little or no English, which is far above the national average.
Religion plays a significant role in the community, with 54.8% of people identifying as Muslim. Only 8.4% of residents report no religion, a figure far below the national average.
The area is well-educated, with 28.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also well above the national average at 65.4%.
Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $1,248 a week. This is well below the national figure, and only 9.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Residents generally report fewer long-term health issues than the national average, with only 17.5% having a chronic condition. Mental health conditions are also reported at a rate well below the national figure.
Community volunteering is low here, with only 6.1% of people volunteering, which is well below the national figure. Unpaid care for children is around the national average at 26.2%.
The First Nations population is very small at 23 people, though nearly 40% of this group speaks a First Nations language, which is far above the state average.
Homes in Wiley Park tend to be larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. This is consistent with the area's high number of children and families with children, who make up 71% of households.
Renters dominate the market at 54.6%, and the area is mostly made up of flats or apartments. Because of this, 60.8% of homes have only two bedrooms, leading to a high density of 1.3 people per bedroom.
Public transport use for commuting is among the highest at this level, and 13.1% of homes have no motor vehicle. Working from home has risen sharply since 2016 to reach 21%.
The population is quite mobile, with 42.5% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 20.8% of the community, which is well above the national figure.
Job market challenges are evident, with an unemployment rate of 10.9%, which is well above the national average. Only 45.1% of adults are currently working or looking for work.
Despite having a large number of businesses, the area is ranked very low for overall advantage and access to resources, sitting at the lowest possible level for most of these measures.
The area receives 1,156mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the New South Wales average. Temperatures are typical for the state.
Wiley Park is very walkable, with a score of 7.5. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, schools, and groceries.