Wetherill Park
NSW 2164 · Fairfield
6,412 (2021) → 6,412 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Fairfield local government area (est. 193,934 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Wetherill Park is a stable suburb in Fairfield, NSW 2164, about 29km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.46M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 34/100, and is about 27km inland. Wetherill Park has an overall score of 50/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2164 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Iraq (18.01%), Vietnam (3.23%), Italy (2.99%), Croatia (1.62%), Philippines (1.47%)
Top languages: Arabic (12.38%), Spanish (4.96%), Vietnamese (3.88%), Italian (3.67%), Croatian (2.39%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
This is a commercial / transport hub with few residents — recorded incidents include visitors and workers, so a per-resident rate and safety score would be misleading. Raw incident counts are shown below.
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year):
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Incident-trend chart suppressed for this suburb — its all-category totals don't reflect the small resident base. Raw residential counts are shown above.
Area crime context
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 986 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Aspect Western Sydney SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1039
- William Stimson Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 973
Nearby (within 10km)
- Prairiewood High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 978
- Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1009
- Bossley Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 934
- Smithfield West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 900
- Prairievale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 894
- Mary MacKillop Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 935
- St Hurmizd Assyrian Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 954
- Smithfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 948
- Westfields Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 967
- St Johns Park High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 927
- Aspect Western Sydney School, SmithfieldPrimary · Independent · 3.4km
- Fairfield West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 914
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Wetherill Park
What are property prices in Wetherill Park?
In Wetherill Park, the median house price is $1.46M and the median unit price is $961K. Median weekly house rent is $720.
How far is Wetherill Park from Sydney CBD?
Wetherill Park is about 28.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 81 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Wetherill Park?
Wetherill Park has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1006 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Wetherill Park?
Wetherill Park has a transport score of 34/100 and 105 bus stops.