Wetherill Park, NSW 2164 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Wetherill Park is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2164, home to 6,412 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Cumberland local government area and roughly 31 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,412
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $1,556 /week
- Median personal income
- $536 /week
- Median family income
- $1,669 /week
- Average household size
- 3.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Fairfield
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - South West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- McMahon
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $480 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 31%
Schools
- Bossley Park Public School
- Horsley Park Public School
- Prairievale Public School
- Bossley Park High School
- Prairiewood High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 14 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 35 bus stops
- Cowpasture Rd After Burilda Cl
- 1487 The Horsley Dr
- The Horsley Dr Opp Ferrers Rd
- The Horsley Dr After Cowpasture Rd
- The Horsley Dr Before Cowpasture Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 3 parks and reserves
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 31.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 60.2% of the 4,563 resolvable premises in Wetherill Park. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 25.1%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 14.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 60.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,258 across postcode 2164 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 8% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 412 theft, 277 vehicle theft, 246 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wetherill Park?
Wetherill Park (NSW 2164) had 6,412 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Fairfield local government area.
What is the median rent in Wetherill Park?
The median advertised rent in Wetherill Park is $480/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Wetherill Park?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Wetherill Park covering government sectors. Nearest include: Bossley Park Public School (1.8 km), Horsley Park Public School (2.1 km), Prairievale Public School (2.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Wetherill Park?
Wetherill Park is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (60.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Wetherill Park?
Across postcode 2164, 1,258 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (412), vehicle theft (277), violent (246). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Wetherill Park?
In Wetherill Park, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (31 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Wetherill Park?
35 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wetherill Park centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 14 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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