Wilton

NSW 2571 • Greater Sydney

3,767
Population (2021)
$59,748
Median Income
109.14 km²
Area
$580/wk
Median Rent
Growth SuburbFamily-FriendlySemi-RuralNew DevelopmentAffordable

About Wilton

Wilton is a rapidly growing town in the Macarthur Region of south-western Sydney, located approximately 80 km from the Sydney CBD within the Wollondilly Shire. With a population of around 3,080 at the 2016 census, the area has seen significant residential development through estates like Bingara Gorge. Situated at an elevation of about 260 metres, Wilton offers a semi-rural setting with proximity to Cataract Dam and the surrounding bushland.

Wilton is increasingly popular with young families seeking affordable housing within commuting distance of Sydney and Wollongong. The new Wilton Town Centre development is set to bring expanded retail, education, and community facilities to the area. Residents enjoy a quieter lifestyle with access to skydiving, bushwalking, and the natural beauty of the Greater Blue Mountains region nearby.

Wilton falls under postcode 2571 and is governed by Wollondilly Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wollondilly electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2571
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Rural
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.26°, 150.68°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
109.14 km²
Elevation
259m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Picton
12 km
Southern Highlands Line (limited services)
Campbelltown
25 km
T8 Airport & South Line / T2 Inner West & Leppington

Bus Services

  • 888 — Campbelltown via Appin 35 min
  • 891 — Wollongong via Appin 50 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
80 km
By Train
90 min (via Campbelltown)
By Car (Peak)
90-120 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
60-75 min

🛣️ Most residents drive to Campbelltown or Picton for rail connections

Walkability Car-Dependent

New estates have internal paths but most errands require a car

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Wilton, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Wilton Park Road, Wilton • SHR #00257
Cordeaux River, Cordeaux • SHR #01360

🔍 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 Wilton by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Wilton Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$580
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,600
Avg Household Size
3.3 people
Median Age
34 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,080
Census 2021
3,767
22.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$50,856
Income 2021
$59,748
17.5% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,182
Born Overseas 421

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 129
  • 2. New Zealand 29
  • 3. South Africa 27
  • 4. Scotland 19
  • 5. China 18
  • 6. Ireland 14
  • 7. Italy 14
  • 8. Netherlands 14
  • 9. India 12
  • 10. United States 10

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,713
English 1,490
Scottish 365
Irish 335
Italian 223
German 111
Maltese 91
Australian Aboriginal 87
Dutch 65
Greek 41

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,369
Both parents born in Australia
692
Both parents born overseas
525
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
60.3%
No Religion
32.4%
Buddhism
0.4%
Hinduism
0.4%
Islam
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
370 (9.8%)
5-14 years
706 (18.7%)
15-19 years
202 (5.4%)
20-24 years
138 (3.7%)
25-34 years
477 (12.7%)
35-44 years
674 (17.9%)
45-54 years
468 (12.4%)
55-64 years
365 (9.7%)
65-74 years
263 (7.0%)
75-84 years
88 (2.3%)
85+ years
15 (0.4%)

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