How far is Wetherill Park from Sydney CBD?

Wetherill Park is approximately 35 km from Sydney CBD. By car, the journey takes around ~35 min off-peak and ~50-65 min (via M4 or Hume Hwy) during peak hours.

Does Wetherill Park have public transport?

Wetherill Park is served by Fairfield Station (3.5 km away) on the T2 Inner West & Leppington Line — direct to Central/Sydney CBD. Bus services also connect to Fairfield Station / Parramatta / Liverpool. The commute to Sydney CBD takes approximately ~35 min by car.

What is the population of Wetherill Park?

According to the 2021 Census, Wetherill Park has a population of approximately 6,412 residents. It is a well-established suburb within the Fairfield (City).

Is Wetherill Park a good place to live?

Wetherill Park offers a comfortable suburban lifestyle with access to local amenities and services. It suits a range of residents from families to retirees, depending on personal preferences for pace of life and proximity to urban centres.

What is the postcode for Wetherill Park?

The postcode for Wetherill Park, NSW is 2164.

What is the average income in Wetherill Park?

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Wetherill Park is about $536 per week (around $27,900 per year). The median household income is $1,556 per week and the median family income is $1,669 per week.

What is the median house price in Wetherill Park?

As of 2025, the median house price is $1,355,500, up 4.7% on the previous year, and the median unit/apartment price is $900,500, up 10.5% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

What is the age profile of Wetherill Park?

The median age in Wetherill Park is 41. The largest age group is 55–64 (851 residents, around 13%). Around 24% of residents are under 20 and about 20% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Wetherill Park a safe area?

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Wetherill Park is part of the Fairfield LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

How much is rent in Wetherill Park?

In Wetherill Park, the median weekly rent is $480, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,000 (2021 Census).

Wetherill Park

NSW 2164 • Greater Sydney

6,412

Population (2021)

$80,912

Median Household 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

State

New South Wales

Postcode

2164

Urban Area

Fairfield - West

LGA / Council

Fairfield

Federal Electorate

Mcmahon

State Electorate

Prospect

Type

Major Urban

Timezone

Sydney (UTC+10)

Coordinates

-33.84°, 150.90°

Statistical Area

Greater Sydney

Area

11.21 km²

Elevation

43m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Wetherill Park for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House

$1.36M

64 sales · ▲ 4.7% vs 2024

🏢Unit / Apartment

$901K

18 sales · ▲ 10.5% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🏠 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)

🚌 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 LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Fairfield Local Government Area, which contains Wetherill Park. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)

97.5 / 100k

2yr Down 13.4% 10yr Down 9.2%

Motor vehicle theft

157.9 / 100k

2yr Stable 10yr Down 2.2%

Non-DV assault

290.7 / 100k

2yr Down 9.0% 10yr Stable

Robbery (unarmed)

16.5 / 100k

2yr — 10yr —

Steal from vehicle

295 / 100k

2yr Stable 10yr Down 5.4%

View all 62 offence types for Fairfield →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

🎓 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)

Personal Income 2016

$25,688

Personal Income 2021

$27,872

▲ 8.5% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal

$27,872 / yr

$536/wk

Household

$80,912 / yr

$1556/wk

Family

$86,788 / yr

$1669/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 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
11. Turkey 76
12. New Zealand 74
13. Iran 56
14. Fiji 55
15. Bosnia & Herzegovina 49

🧬 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