# Wetherill Park Industrial

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Greater Sydney › Fairfield › 2164, NSW

Area: 9 km²

A far older population than the national average lives in Wetherill Park Industrial, where the typical resident is 56. This sparsely populated area is a major hub for business, hosting 1,840 businesses despite having only 37 residents. It is a culturally diverse community with a very high proportion of people born overseas and many residents using a language other than English at home. These residents mostly live in small households, with far fewer people per home than the state average.

## Demographics & Identity

The population is very small and far older than the national average, with a typical age of 56. There are no residents aged 65 and over, and the number of children under 15 is far below the state figure at 8.1%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 37 | +60.9% since 2011 |
| Median age | 56 yrs | +36.6% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.0% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 0.0% | — |
| Children under 15 | 8.1% | — |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 64.9%, Young adults (25–44) 51.4%, Children (0–14) 8.1%

**Marital status** — Never married 61.8%, Married 20.6%, Separated 20.6%, Divorced 17.6%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas, 67.6% of residents come from other countries, which is far above the national figure. Vietnamese ancestry is the most common at 48.6%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 67.6% | -13.7% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Vietnam 40.5%, Australia 18.9%, India 8.1%, New Zealand 8.1%

**Ancestry** — Vietnamese 48.6%, English 10.8%

## Language

Language diversity is very high, with 59.5% of people using another language at home—far above the national average. About 27% of residents speak little or no English, which is also far above the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 59.5% | -20.7% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 27.0% | -5.4% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — Vietnamese 40.5%, English only 27.0%

## Religion

Buddhism is the most common religion at 37.8%. The proportion of people with no religion is 13.5%, which is far below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 13.5% | -32.4% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Buddhism 37.8%, Christianity 24.3%, No religion 13.5%, Not stated 13.5%, Islam 8.1%

## Education & Qualifications

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 55.9% | +1.6% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 11.8% | -13.7% since 2011 |
| Schools within 3 km | 23 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 55.9%, Year 10 11.8%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 31.6%, Bachelor degree 21.1%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 42.1%, Natural & physical sciences 31.6%

## Income

Typical weekly family incomes are far above the national figure at $3,499. However, typical personal weekly incomes are far below the state average at $466, and no one earns $2,000 or more per week.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $466 | +37.1% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,062 | — |
| Median family income (weekly) | $3,499 | +99.9% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 0.0% | — |

**Household income distribution** — Under $650 50.0%, $650–$1,499 50.0%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 50.0%, $650–$1,499 20.6%

## Health & Disability

Residents are generally healthier than the state average, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions (21.6%). No residents reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 21.6% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 0.0% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 0.0% | — |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 13.5%, Asthma 8.1%, Other condition 8.1%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 59.5%, Two conditions 13.5%, One condition 8.1%

## Community Participation

Volunteering is very high at 29.4%, far above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 17.6% of people providing support, which is well above the state figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 29.4% | -52.9% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 17.6% | +35.3% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 11.8% | — |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 0.0% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 20.6% | -64.0% since 2011 |

## First Nations

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 0 | — |

## Family & Households

Households are small, with 1.9 people per home, which is well below the state average of 2.6.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 1.9 | -5.0% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 107.7%, Couples without children 38.5%

**Household size** — 1 person 33.3%

## Housing & Dwellings

Homes are more crowded than usual, with 1.3 people per bedroom, well above the national average. The typical weekly rent is $400, which is about the same as the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $400 | — |
| Average people per bedroom | 1.30 | +30.0% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 75.0%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 58.3%, Townhouse / semi-detached 25.0%

**Bedrooms per home** — 1 bedroom 41.7%, Studio / none 25.0%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is exceptionally well served by buses, with 63 stops and a number of departures per 1,000 people that is far above the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Public transport stops | 63 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 1,702.70 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 495,351.4 | — |
| Public transport routes | 7 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 4 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 29 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 37 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 45,047 | — |

**How people get to work** — Worked at home 53.3%, Car (driver) 40.0%, Walked 20.0%

**Motor vehicles per home** — No vehicle 33.3%, 2 vehicles 25.0%

## Migration & Movement

About 38.9% of people moved here in the last five years, a figure slightly below the national average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 38.9% | +16.7% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 0.0% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

Only 44.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average of 61.1%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Labour-force participation | 44.1% | +7.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Other services 53.3%, Manufacturing 26.7%, Wholesale trade 20.0%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 60.0%

## Economy & Advantage

Despite the small population, the area is a significant commercial center with 1,840 businesses.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 3 | — |
| Population estimate | 39 | — |
| Businesses | 1,840 | — |

## Environment & Climate

The area receives far more rainfall than the state average, with an annual total of 1,030mm.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,030 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 24.8 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 11.4 | — |

## Walkability

While 97.9% of homes are within a short walk of public transport, the area is generally less walkable than the state average for other needs. Most homes are far from schools, health services, and parks.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 4.2 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 3.4 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 27.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 40.7% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 97.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 6.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 49.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 6.1% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 2,162.2 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 57 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 4.6% | — |

## Schools serving Wetherill Park Industrial

23 schools, 13,888 students, average ICSEA 959.

By sector: Government 16, Catholic 4, Independent 3

By type: Primary 14, Secondary 7, Combined 2

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Aspect Western Sydney School | Independent | Combined | 1.7 km | 167 |
| William Stimson Public School | Government | Primary | 1.8 km | 459 |
| Prairiewood High School | Government | Secondary | 2.3 km | 1,288 |
| Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 2.5 km | 641 |
| Bossley Park Public School | Government | Primary | 2.6 km | 265 |
| Smithfield West Public School | Government | Primary | 2.6 km | 300 |
| Mary MacKillop Catholic College | Catholic | Secondary | 3.1 km | 843 |
| Prairievale Public School | Government | Primary | 3.1 km | 419 |
| Smithfield Public School | Government | Primary | 3.5 km | 517 |
| St Hurmizd Assyrian Primary School | Independent | Primary | 3.6 km | 691 |

## Areas within Wetherill Park Industrial

[Wetherill Park Industrial Block 1](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/12702152101/12702152101)

## Nearby areas

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/127021521/wetherill-park-industrial