Wilton, NSW 2571 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Wilton is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2571, home to 3,767 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Wingecarribee local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 63 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,767
- Median age
- 34 years
- Median household income
- $2,840 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,149 /week
- Median family income
- $2,905 /week
- Average household size
- 3.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Wollondilly
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer South West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hume
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $580 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Wilton Public School
- Douglas Park Public School
- Appin Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 16 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 34 bus stops
- Camden St After Argyle St
- Wilton Shops, Camden St
- Camden St At Fitzroy St
- Argyle St After Almond St
- Almond St At Wonson St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 3 restaurants
- 10 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 36.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 52.6% of the 1,225 resolvable premises in Wilton. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 52.6%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 0.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 31.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 12.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 465 across postcode 2571 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 23% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 129 violent offences, 85 property damage, 82 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wilton?
Wilton (NSW 2571) had 3,767 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the Wollondilly local government area.
What is the median rent in Wilton?
The median advertised rent in Wilton is $580/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Wilton?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Wilton covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wilton Public School (1.9 km), Douglas Park Public School (6.9 km), Appin Public School (9.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Wilton?
Wilton is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (52.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Wilton?
Across postcode 2571, 465 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (129), property damage (85), theft (82). 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 Wilton?
In Wilton, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (36.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Wilton?
34 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wilton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 16 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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