Wilton, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Wilton NSW is 3,767 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wilton is $1,149 per week ($59,748 per year). Median rent in Wilton is $580 per week ($2,513 per month). Wilton has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Wilton has a population density of 35 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wilton is England. The most common religion is No religion (32.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wilton is $2,600.

There were 39 recorded offences in Wilton in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (13 offences).

Population
3,767
Census 2021
Median income
$1,149/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$580/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
34years
Census 2021

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

Wilton vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Wilton is $1,149 a week, 50% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 178th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $580 a week, $195 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 20.4% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 34, 9 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.
MeasureWiltonTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,149/wk$765/wk +50%$766/wk
Household income$2,840/wk$1,704/wk +67%$1,637/wk
Rent$580/wk$385/wk +51%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,600/mo$1,965/mo +32%$1,733/mo
Median age3443 −9 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.4%22.6% −2.2 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 Wilton, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Wilton Population

3,767 residents at the 2021 Census.

Wilton Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,149/wk
$59,748 per year
Ranked 551 of 14,663
Median Rent
$580/wk
$2,513 per month
Ranked 278 of 14,663
Median Age
34years
4 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,600/mo
Avg household size: 3.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Wilton Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,840/wk
Median rent $580/wk
Rent to income 20.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Wilton against your income

About $12,307 a month
Median rent $580/wk
Left after rent $2,260/wk
Rent share 20.4%

Wilton Map

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People in Wilton

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.1% (1,927) Female 48.9% (1,843)

Population Density

35
people per km²
3,767 people · 109.1 km²

Households

3.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,905
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

England
3.4%
New Zealand
0.8%
South Africa
0.7%
Scotland
0.5%
China
0.5%
Ireland
0.4%
Italy
0.4%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Spanish
0.7%
Italian
0.5%
Mandarin
0.4%
Macedonian
0.4%
Afrikaans
0.4%
Serbian
0.3%
Croatian
0.2%

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

Ancestry

Australian
45.5%
English
39.6%
Scottish
9.7%
Irish
8.9%
Italian
5.9%
German
2.9%
Maltese
2.4%
Australian Aboriginal
2.3%
Dutch
1.7%
Greek
1.1%
Chinese
1.0%

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

No religion
32.1%
Catholic
30.0%
Anglican
21.9%
Not stated
5.6%
Eastern Orthodox
1.8%
Uniting Church
1.4%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.2%
Christian (other)
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
62.3% 1,677
Separated
2.6% 69
Divorced
6.5% 174
Widowed
2.6% 69
Never married
26.1% 701

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
62.0%
Couple: no children
19.0%
Couple: no children under 15
12.7%
One parent: children under 15
4.3%
One parent: no children under 15
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
9.2%
2 persons
28.4%
3 persons
14.7%
4 persons
27.7%
5 persons
14.5%
6+ persons
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Wilton

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,100 occupied private dwellings in Wilton at the 2021 Census, 11.4% were rented, 21.7% owned outright and 65.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.8% 9 dwellings
Owned outright
21.7% 239 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
65.5% 721 dwellings
Rented
11.4% 125 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.5% 5 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.1%
2 bedrooms
2.2%
3 bedrooms
15.1%
4 bedrooms
63.7%
5 bedrooms
15.2%
6+ bedrooms
2.8%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.2%
$300-$449/mo
2.4%
$450-$599/mo
0.5%
$600-$799/mo
1.2%
$800-$999/mo
2.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
6.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
7.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
27.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
26.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.0%
1 vehicle
14.3%
2 vehicles
49.1%
3 vehicles
19.2%
4+ vehicles
16.3%

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

Work, income and education in Wilton

Employment

Employed full-time
48.8% 1,161 people
Employed part-time
22.8% 542 people
Unemployed
1.6% 37 people
Not in labour force
26.8% 637 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
23.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.8%
Managers
19.4%
Clerical & Administrative
13.4%
Community & Personal Service
10.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.0%
Sales Workers
4.5%
Labourers
4.1%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.1%
$1-$149/wk
0.3%
$300-$399/wk
1.2%
$400-$499/wk
1.3%
$500-$649/wk
1.9%
$650-$799/wk
2.1%
$800-$999/wk
3.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
3.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
12.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.5%
$4,000+/wk
26.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.7%
$1-$149/wk
3.3%
$150-$299/wk
3.0%
$300-$399/wk
2.2%
$400-$499/wk
2.2%
$500-$649/wk
2.0%
$650-$799/wk
7.4%
$800-$999/wk
8.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
17.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.6%
$3,500+/wk
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.9%
Did not go to work
19.8%
Car (passenger)
2.9%
Truck
2.7%
Walked only
1.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Other
0.5%
Train
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
56.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.4%

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
47.2%
Bachelor Degree
21.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.2%
Postgraduate Degree
6.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.9%
Certificate I/II
1.7%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
22.7%
Management & Commerce
21.6%
Education
12.5%
Society & Culture
11.0%
Architecture & Building
10.3%
Health
8.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.8%
Creative Arts
2.9%
Information Technology
2.3%
Agriculture & Environment
1.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.7%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
39.3%
Pre-school
17.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
10.0%
Secondary: Government
9.2%
Vocational Education
8.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
7.2%
Secondary: Catholic
5.3%
Primary: Catholic
2.8%

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
92.2%
Has need for assistance
3.2%
Need for assistance not stated
4.5%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
242
Asthma
139
Arthritis
90
Heart disease
62
Diabetes
61
Cancer
40
Lung condition
32
Kidney disease
22
Stroke
17

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.1% 310
Did not provide
87.9% 2,244

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
11.2% 286
Not a volunteer
88.8% 2,275

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.2% 4
Previously served
2.5% 63
Never served
97.4% 2,498

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
24.8%
1 child
11.6%
2 children
36.5%
3 children
20.2%
4 children
5.7%
5+ children
1.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
4
1951: 1960
26
1961: 1970
68
1971: 1980
73
1981: 1990
75
1991: 2000
31
2001: 2010
67
2011: 2015
42
2016
3
2017
3
2018
7
2019
3
2020
7

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

Population Mobility

14.0%
moved in the last year
39.1%
moved in the last 5 years
1.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
72.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,044
Moved from NSW
368
Moved: same area (SA2)
103
Moved from overseas
13
Moved from VIC
6

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.7%
5: 14 hours
32.8%
15: 29 hours
16.5%
30+ hours
12.1%
Did not do domestic work
18.8%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
85.6%
Step family: no other children
8.8%
Blended family: no other children
4.5%
Step family: other children present
0.6%
Intact family: other children present
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Wilton Crime Statistics

39 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
13
Property Damage
8
Assault
7
Other Against Person
5
Sexual Offences
3
Other Against Property
2
Drug Offences
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Wilton

The closest suburb to Wilton is Douglas Park, 7.9 km away.

Douglas Park
7.9 km away · income $861/wk · rent $446/wk
Tahmoor
9.0 km away · income $792/wk · rent $410/wk
Bargo
9.2 km away · income $742/wk · rent $410/wk
Razorback
11.7 km away · income $891/wk · rent $445/wk
Picton (NSW)
12.0 km away · income $939/wk · rent $375/wk
Appin (NSW)
12.8 km away · income $971/wk · rent $450/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Wilton

What is the population of Wilton NSW?

The population of Wilton NSW is 3,767 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 35 people per km². Wilton is ranked #2,019 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wilton?

The median personal income in Wilton NSW is $1,149 per week, or $59,748 per year. The median household income is $2,840 per week. Family income is $2,905 per week. Wilton is ranked #551 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wilton?

Median rent in Wilton NSW is $580 per week ($2,513 per month). Rent represents 20.4% of household income, which is considered affordable. Wilton ranks #278 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wilton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wilton NSW is $2,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wilton?

The median age in Wilton NSW is 34 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wilton a good suburb to live in?

Wilton is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 3,767. The median income is $1,149/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 14329. All dollar figures in AUD.