Wetherill Park, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Wetherill Park NSW is 6,412 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wetherill Park is $536 per week ($27,872 per year). Median rent in Wetherill Park is $480 per week ($2,080 per month). Wetherill Park has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Wetherill Park has a population density of 572 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wetherill Park is Iraq. The most common religion is Catholic (46.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wetherill Park is $2,000.

There were 150 recorded offences in Wetherill Park in 2025-26, a rate of 23 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (80 offences).

Population
6,412
Census 2021
Median income
$536/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$480/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
41years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Wetherill Park vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Wetherill Park is $536 a week, 30% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,950th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $480 a week, $95 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 30.8% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 41, 2 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureWetherill ParkTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$536/wk$765/wk −30%$766/wk
Household income$1,556/wk$1,704/wk −9%$1,637/wk
Rent$480/wk$385/wk +25%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,000/mo$1,965/mo +2%$1,733/mo
Median age4143 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income30.8%22.6% +8.3 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Wetherill Park, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Wetherill Park Population

6,412 residents at the 2021 Census.

Wetherill Park Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$536/wk
$27,872 per year
Ranked 7,881 of 14,663
Median Rent
$480/wk
$2,080 per month
Ranked 769 of 14,663
Median Age
41years
3 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Wetherill Park Rent Prices & Affordability

31% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,556/wk
Median rent $480/wk
Rent to income 30.8%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Wetherill Park against your income

About $6,743 a month
Median rent $480/wk
Left after rent $1,076/wk
Rent share 30.8%

Wetherill Park Schools

12
schools nearby
8
government
955
avg ICSEA score
8,262
total students
Aspect Western Sydney School Independent
Combined · U · 167 students
1039
ICSEA
Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 641 students
1009
ICSEA
Prairiewood High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,288 students
978
ICSEA
William Stimson Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 459 students
973
ICSEA
Westfields Sports High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,538 students
967
ICSEA
Bossley Park High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,106 students
961
ICSEA
St Hurmizd Assyrian Primary School Independent
Primary · K-6 · 691 students
954
ICSEA
Mary MacKillop Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 843 students
935
ICSEA
Bossley Park Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 265 students
934
ICSEA
Fairfield West Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 545 students
914
ICSEA
Smithfield West Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 300 students
900
ICSEA
Prairievale Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 419 students
894
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Wetherill Park Map

Wetherill Park, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Wetherill Park, New South Wales: 33.8421°S, 150.8984°E

Wetherill Park Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (12)

People in Wetherill Park

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (3,150) Female 50.8% (3,254)

Population Density

572
people per km²
6,412 people · 11.2 km²

Households

3.2
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,669
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

Iraq
18.0%
Vietnam
3.2%
Italy
3.0%
Croatia
1.6%
Philippines
1.5%
Lebanon
1.4%
Chile
1.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Arabic
12.4%
Spanish
5.0%
Vietnamese
3.9%
Italian
3.7%
Croatian
2.4%
Macedonian
2.1%
Turkish
2.1%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
11.0%
Italian
9.4%
English
8.7%
Chinese
5.6%
Vietnamese
4.4%
Croatian
3.3%
Lebanese
3.0%
Maltese
2.7%
Spanish
2.5%
Macedonian
2.5%
Filipino
2.4%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

Catholic
46.4%
No religion
10.1%
Islam
7.0%
Assyrian Apostolic
6.1%
Eastern Orthodox
5.5%
Buddhism
5.2%
Christian (other)
4.3%
Not stated
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
52.7% 2,755
Separated
3.4% 176
Divorced
7.0% 367
Widowed
5.5% 286
Never married
31.5% 1,645

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
37.6%
Couple: no children under 15
27.0%
Couple: no children
18.7%
One parent: no children under 15
9.9%
One parent: children under 15
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
13.4%
2 persons
29.6%
3 persons
18.7%
4 persons
17.5%
5 persons
12.0%
6+ persons
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Wetherill Park

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,966 occupied private dwellings in Wetherill Park at the 2021 Census, 25.8% were rented, 41.8% owned outright and 29.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.7% 34 dwellings
Owned outright
41.8% 821 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
29.5% 579 dwellings
Rented
25.8% 508 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.0% 20 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
90.5%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
6.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.7%
2 bedrooms
6.1%
3 bedrooms
45.0%
4 bedrooms
37.3%
5 bedrooms
9.4%
6+ bedrooms
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.8%
$300-$449/mo
2.0%
$450-$599/mo
1.4%
$600-$799/mo
2.8%
$800-$999/mo
4.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
11.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
15.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.7%
1 vehicle
31.5%
2 vehicles
39.1%
3 vehicles
15.7%
4+ vehicles
9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Wetherill Park

Employment

Employed full-time
24.6% 1,147 people
Employed part-time
13.3% 619 people
Unemployed
3.7% 171 people
Not in labour force
58.4% 2,720 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
27.1%
Clerical & Administrative
17.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.0%
Managers
11.3%
Community & Personal Service
10.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.0%
Sales Workers
6.0%
Labourers
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.4%
$1-$149/wk
1.0%
$150-$299/wk
0.9%
$300-$399/wk
2.1%
$400-$499/wk
5.4%
$500-$649/wk
3.7%
$650-$799/wk
9.5%
$800-$999/wk
6.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.8%
$4,000+/wk
10.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.2%
$1-$149/wk
4.2%
$150-$299/wk
8.9%
$300-$399/wk
8.2%
$400-$499/wk
4.6%
$500-$649/wk
4.6%
$650-$799/wk
8.1%
$800-$999/wk
9.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.1%
$3,500+/wk
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
65.0%
Did not go to work
22.9%
Car (passenger)
5.4%
Walked only
2.2%
Truck
2.0%
Train
1.0%
Bus
0.7%
Other
0.6%
Bicycle
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
66.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
34.1%
Bachelor Degree
30.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.8%
Postgraduate Degree
7.6%
Certificate I/II
2.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
26.3%
Engineering
16.2%
Society & Culture
14.0%
Health
9.5%
Education
8.9%
Architecture & Building
6.5%
Information Technology
5.8%
Creative Arts
4.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.2%
Agriculture & Environment
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
28.2%
Secondary: Government
24.4%
Vocational Education
14.0%
Primary: Catholic
10.7%
Secondary: Catholic
9.9%
Pre-school
8.0%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
87.5%
Has need for assistance
9.3%
Need for assistance not stated
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
352
Diabetes
242
Arthritis
224
Heart disease
184
Asthma
169
Lung condition
89
Cancer
74
Kidney disease
62
Stroke
60
Dementia
19

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.8% 792
Did not provide
84.2% 4,235

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
6.6% 334
Not a volunteer
93.4% 4,716

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
0.5% 27
Never served
99.5% 5,039

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
30.9%
1 child
9.1%
2 children
28.3%
3 children
20.6%
4 children
7.6%
5+ children
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
16
1951: 1960
106
1961: 1970
366
1971: 1980
531
1981: 1990
459
1991: 2000
500
2001: 2010
403
2011: 2015
377
2016
219
2017
146
2018
88
2019
138
2020
34
2021
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

8.6%
moved in the last year
30.1%
moved in the last 5 years
7.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
44.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,632
Moved from NSW
364
Moved: same area (SA2)
118
Moved from overseas
37
Moved from VIC
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.5%
5: 14 hours
20.4%
15: 29 hours
10.4%
30+ hours
11.3%
Did not do domestic work
42.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
92.0%
Step family: no other children
4.8%
Blended family: no other children
2.3%
Intact family: other children present
0.6%
Other couple: children only
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Wetherill Park Crime Statistics

150 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
80
Assault
23
Property Damage
17
Other Against Person
10
Sexual Offences
9
Other Against Property
4
Drug Offences
3
Weapons
2
Robbery
1
Domestic Violence
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Wetherill Park

The closest suburb to Wetherill Park is Bossley Park, 2.6 km away.

Bossley Park
2.6 km away · income $497/wk · rent $465/wk
Pemulwuy
2.7 km away · income $1,098/wk · rent $570/wk
Prairiewood
2.7 km away · income $496/wk · rent $433/wk
Wakeley
3.6 km away · income $502/wk · rent $450/wk
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3.7 km away · income $462/wk · rent $460/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wetherill Park

What is the population of Wetherill Park NSW?

The population of Wetherill Park NSW is 6,412 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 572 people per km². Wetherill Park is ranked #1,206 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wetherill Park?

The median personal income in Wetherill Park NSW is $536 per week, or $27,872 per year. The median household income is $1,556 per week. Family income is $1,669 per week. Wetherill Park is ranked #7,881 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wetherill Park?

Median rent in Wetherill Park NSW is $480 per week ($2,080 per month). Rent represents 30.8% of household income, which is considered moderate. Wetherill Park ranks #769 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wetherill Park?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wetherill Park NSW is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wetherill Park?

The median age in Wetherill Park NSW is 41 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wetherill Park a good suburb to live in?

Wetherill Park is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 6,412. The median income is $536/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 14281. All dollar figures in AUD.