Wetherill Park

NSW 2164 • Greater Sydney

6,412
Population (2021)
$27,872
Median Income
11.21 km²
Area
$480/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyMulticulturalSuburbanIndustrial

About Wetherill Park

Wetherill Park is an established suburban locality in Sydney's south-west, situated within Fairfield City approximately 35 kilometres from the Sydney CBD. With a 2021 census population of 6,412, it is a predominantly residential area known for its multicultural community, particularly strong Vietnamese, Lebanese, and Pacific Islander populations. The suburb sits at an elevation of 43 metres and covers around 11 square kilometres, bordered by The Horsley Drive and Cowpasture Road. Wetherill Park is also a significant industrial and retail hub, home to one of western Sydney's largest industrial precincts.

Wetherill Park offers residents a good range of suburban amenities including Stockland Wetherill Park shopping centre with a Coles, ALDI, and major retailers, along with numerous parks covering nearly a quarter of the suburb's area. Families are well-served by local primary and secondary schools, and the suburb has a strong community feel underpinned by its multicultural character. Median household income is modest and the suburb suits families and first-home buyers seeking value for money within greater Sydney's sprawl.

Wetherill Park falls under postcode 2164 and is governed by Fairfield Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Prospect electorate.

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📍 Location

Postcode
2164
Urban Area
Fairfield - West
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.84°, 150.90°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
11.21 km²
Elevation
43m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Fairfield Station
3.5 km
N/A — bus connection
Cabramatta Station
4.5 km
N/A — bus connection

Bus Services

  • 806,812,813 — Fairfield Station / Parramatta / Liverpool ~15-20 min to Fairfield Station
  • 835,T80 — Parramatta via T-Way ~35 min to Parramatta

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
35 km
By Train
Bus to Fairfield Station (~15-20 min), then T2 train to Central (~40 min) — total ~60 min
By Bus
806 bus to Parramatta via Liverpool T-Way, then train — ~70 min total
By Car (Peak)
~50-65 min (via M4 or Hume Hwy)
By Car (Off-Peak)
~35 min

🛣️ No train station within Wetherill Park itself; buses connect to Fairfield Station on the T2 line. Parramatta (major employment hub) is 20 min by bus.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Suburban layout with local shops, parks, and bus stops accessible on foot, but major retail and train connections require bus or car.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Stocklands Shopping Centre 581-583 Polding Street Wetherill Park 2164 NSW
  • ALDI
    1024 The Horsely Drive, Wetherill Park NSW 2164

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Wetherill Park by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Wetherill Park Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Wetherill Park" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$480
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
3.2 people
Median Age
41 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.5%

21 state housing + 8 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,127
Census 2021
6,412
4.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,688
Income 2021
$27,872
8.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,772
Born Overseas 3,452

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Iraq 1,155
  • 2. Vietnam 207
  • 3. Italy 192
  • 4. Croatia 104
  • 5. Philippines 94
  • 6. Lebanon 90
  • 7. Chile 85
  • 8. Cambodia 82
  • 9. North Macedonia 81
  • 10. Malta 80

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 708
Italian 605
English 558
Chinese 360
Vietnamese 285
Croatian 213
Lebanese 193
Maltese 174
Spanish 160
Macedonian 159

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

782
Both parents born in Australia
4,902
Both parents born overseas
518
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
71.2%
No Religion
10.2%
Islam
7.0%
Buddhism
5.2%
Hinduism
1.0%
Sikhism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
329 (5.1%)
5-14 years
846 (13.2%)
15-19 years
373 (5.8%)
20-24 years
364 (5.7%)
25-34 years
826 (12.9%)
35-44 years
753 (11.7%)
45-54 years
758 (11.8%)
55-64 years
851 (13.3%)
65-74 years
826 (12.9%)
75-84 years
365 (5.7%)
85+ years
117 (1.8%)

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