Median house price
$1.38M
+9.3% change
NSW · Fairfield Council
Wetherill Park, 2164
Est. population · Jun 2025
3,209
Growth (1 yr)
+1.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.1%
Median age
41
Median income
$1,556/wk
Employment rate
41.6%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,380,000
Languages at home
65.8%non-English
Most common: Arabic, Spanish, Vietnamese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Education hub
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
In Fairfield Council, Wetherill Park is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. This is a strongly multicultural suburb: overseas-born and multilingual households make up much of the community.
Dining is thinner on the ground than in busier metro pockets, so many residents head to neighbouring suburbs for a night out. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses cover longer journeys across the metro area.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Against similar metro suburbs, safety and growth momentum stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with community and employment, plus schools and education less decisive.
At a glance
Wetherill Park snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$670/wk
Houses $720 · Units $560
Population (ERP)
3,209
+1.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
3.7%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#127
among Metro Sydney · Established
Safety
43rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
69th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
37th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 59.2/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 16% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1108th in Australia
- State rank
- 323rd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #127 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #237 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $560
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $720
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $670
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 100
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,380,000
- Median price change
- +9.3%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
3,209(June 2025)
+1.1% annual · +2.1% over 5 years · 69th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.1%
- 5-year growth
- +2.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +34
- Change in 5 years
- +67
- Growth rank in NSW
- 69th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~3,350), extrapolated at +0.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 6,412
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $1,556
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 76 of 2,039
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 41.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,744 / 182 / 35
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 196
- Against the person
- 43
- Against property
- 119
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 61.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 149 residents
- State safety percentile
- 42.6th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -8.6%
Most common offence types
- Fraud165
- Malicious Damage To Property107
- Motor Vehicle Theft96
- Other Theft104
- Steal From Motor Vehicle181
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 978
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 37th
School list
- William Stimson Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 973 · 34th percentile · LBOTE 78% · 459 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Aspect Western Sydney SchoolSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 1039 · 64th percentile · LBOTE 37% · 167 students · Top SEA quarter 20% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Prairiewood High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 978 · 37th percentile · LBOTE 86% · 1,288 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- TAFE NSW Wetherill Park Children’s Centrechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
192 public transport stops in this suburb
- 1357 The Horsley Dr
- Greenway Plaza, The Horsley Dr
- The Horsley Dr After Nello Pl
- The Horsley Dr At Lagana Pl
- The Horsley Dr Opp Mimosa Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
138 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 restaurants · 1 cafes · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 5 fast food · 2 places of worship · 6 playgrounds · 1 sports centres
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 8 parks mapped in suburb, 6 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 192 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 8 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 86/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.16
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.25
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.25
Food & drink(8)
- Primo CaffeCafe
- Domino'sFast food
- Guzman y GomezFast food
- Hungry Jack'sFast food
- McDonald'sFast food
- OportoFast food
- Desideria PizzeriaRestaurant
Victoria Street
- Zeus Street GreekRestaurant
Shopping(5)
- Noahs ButcherButcher
- Coles ExpressConvenience store
- Reddy ExpressConvenience store
- AldiSupermarket
1024 The Horsley Drive
Community(2)
- Aspect Western Sydney SchoolSchool
295 Victoria Street
- William Stimson Public SchoolSchool
Lily Street, Wetherill Park
Health & services(1)
- Wetherill Park PharmacyPharmacy
1024 The Horsley Drive
Sport & outdoors(12)
- Housman ParkPark
- Locke ParkPark
- Shakespeare ParkPark
- Wetherill Park ReservePark
- McDonald's PlayPlacePlayground
- Playground (5)
- Futboltec HQ Wetherill ParkSports centre
- Sports field
Transport(60)
60 bus stops
Other(32)
- Artwork
- Baby BuntingBaby Goods
1187 The Horsley Drive
- Bicycle Parking (3)
- Bowlarama Wetherill ParkBowling Alley
- Supercheap AutoCar Parts
1187 The Horsley Drive
- Wetherill Park Smash RepairsCar repair
Wetherill Park
- Car wash
- Pauly's DeliDeli
- The Good GuysElectronics
1183-1187 The Horsley Drive
- EngieEV charging
- SpotlightFabric
1187 The Horsley Drive
- Fitness Station
- Riverside glassGlaziery
Allen Place
- Greenway Wetherill ParkMall
- Mall
- Market Town Shopping CentreMall
1024 The Horsley Drive, Wetherill Park
- BCFOutdoor
1187 The Horsley Drive
- Luxury PaintsPaint
Wetherill Park
- LW ReidParking
- LW Reid Parking LotParking
46 Elizabeth Street, Wetherill Park
- Parking (18)
- PetbarnPet
- CaltexPetrol station
449 Victoria Street, Wetherill Park
- Coles ExpressPetrol station
- ShellPetrol station
- Phước Huệ TemplePlace of worship
- Wetherill Park Spanish Seventh-day Adventist ChurchPlace of worship
22-30 Mansfield Street, Wetherill Park
- Smithfield West Post OfficePost office
1016-1024 The Horsley Drive
- Public toilets
- OfficeworksStationery
The Horsley Drive
- On Point Utility LocatingTrade
Unit 465 4 Victoria Street, Wetherill Park
- Tyres & MoreTyres
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
7 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Emerson ParkPark
- Haywood ParkPark
- Housman ParkPark
- Kipling ParkPark
- Locke ParkPark
- Shakespeare ParkPark
- Wetherill Park ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 31
- Parks (OSM)
- 8
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Phước Huệ Temple
- Wetherill Park Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Church
22-30 Mansfield Street, Wetherill Park
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 2
- Nearest hospital
- Fairfield Hospital (2.0 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Dr Raymond Platon & Associates - Dentist Wetherill ParkLily StreetDentist
- Wetherill Park PharmacyThe Horsley DrivePharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 92
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 28.7
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 14 proposals
July 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Supporting Development232 VICTORIA STREET WETHERILL PARK 2164Under Assessment
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure15 DANIEL STREET WETHERILL PARK 2164Under Assessment
June 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)27 FRANK STREET WETHERILL PARK 2164Additional Information Requested
- Industrial development; Warehouse or distribution centre; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 CENTRE PLACE WETHERILL PARK 2164Additional Information Requested
- Place of public worship; Hours of operation and trading6 159 CHIFLEY STREET WETHERILL PARK 2164Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Local distribution premise1064-1070 CANLEY VALE ROAD WETHERILL PARK 2164Under Assessment
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Hours of operation and trading22 TOOHEY ROAD WETHERILL PARK 2164Determined
May 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure35 ROSSETTI STREET WETHERILL PARK 2164Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Other Infrastructure2 DAVIS ROAD WETHERILL PARK 2164Determined
April 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure11 VIDAL STREET WETHERILL PARK 2164Determined
March 2026
- Subdivision1 WIDEMERE ROAD WETHERILL PARK 2164Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation15 EMERSON STREET WETHERILL PARK 2164Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)13/1345 the horsley drive wetherill parkWithdrawn
January 2026
- Recreation facility (indoor); General industry; Hours of operation and trading2 79 NEWTON ROAD WETHERILL PARK 2164Determined
2025· 28 proposals
December 2025
- Sex and Adult Premise; Sex services premise; Hours of operation and trading12 HARGRAVES PLACE WETHERILL PARK 2164Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry18 HARGRAVES PLACE WETHERILL PARK 2164Determined
November 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure27 CHAUCER STREET WETHERILL PARK 2164Determined
- Temporary building, structure or use; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; General industry24 DAVIS ROAD WETHERILL PARK 2164Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support3 DU MAURIER PLACE WETHERILL PARK 2164Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; General industry2 1345 THE HORSLEY DRIVE WETHERILL PARK 2164Determined
- Resource recovery facility; Hours of operation and trading; Waste Infrastructure; Waste or resource management facility132 NEWTON ROAD WETHERILL PARK 2164Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure46 SHAKESPEARE STREET WETHERILL PARK 2164Determined
- Industrial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry63-73 REDFERN STREET WETHERILL PARK 2164Under Assessment
- Entertainment associated with existing premises; Hours of operation and trading363-365 VICTORIA STREET WETHERILL PARK 2164Determined
- Industrial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; General industry63-73 REDFERN STREET WETHERILL PARK 2164Additional Information Requested
October 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure23 MAUGHAM CRESCENT WETHERILL PARK 2164Determined
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia1183 THE HORSLEY DRIVE WETHERILL PARK 2164Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Electricity generating facility (non-solar or wind)63-73 REDFERN STREET WETHERILL PARK 2164Determined
September 2025
- Industrial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Light industry433 VICTORIA STREET WETHERILL PARK 2164Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Vehicle repair station3 6 RENNIE STREET WETHERILL PARK 2164Withdrawn
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; General industry; Hours of operation and tradingU12, 1017 Canley Vale Road, Wetherill ParkDetermined
August 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)1183 THE HORSLEY DRIVE WETHERILL PARK 2164Determined
- Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading1273-1285 THE HORSLEY DRIVE WETHERILL PARK 2164Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; General industry9-11 Sleigh Place, Wetherill ParkWithdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Mortuary4 ENTERPRISE PLACE WETHERILL PARK 2164Determined
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia6 BOND CRESCENT WETHERILL PARK 2164Withdrawn
July 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Resource recovery facility; Hours of operation and trading132 NEWTON ROAD WETHERILL PARK 2164Withdrawn
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Erection of a new structure250 VICTORIA STREET WETHERILL PARK 2164Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation33 MARVELL ROAD WETHERILL PARK 2164Determined
June 2025
- Industrial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia21 ORMSBY PLACE WETHERILL PARK 2164Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool33 HAYWOOD CLOSE WETHERILL PARK 2164Determined
- Industrial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Heavy industry18 CAVASINNI PLACE WETHERILL PARK 2164Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- McMahon
- Member of Parliament
- Chris BOWEN (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 120,536
- Turnout (2025)
- 90.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -1.5 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 41.0%Labor 59.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 4.5 km away).
Coalition 39.9%Labor 60.1%
1.1 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +0.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Smithfield West (McMahon)Labor 64.5% · Coalition 35.5% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
- SmithfieldLabor 64.6% · Coalition 35.4% TPP (2025)3.4 km away
- Fairfield West (McMahon)Labor 69.3% · Coalition 30.7% TPP (2025)3.7 km away
- Greystanes SouthLabor 51.1% · Coalition 48.9% TPP (2025)3.9 km away
- PemulwuyLabor 62.1% · Coalition 37.9% TPP (2025)4.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
More in Fairfield Council
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Comparable suburbs
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