Wakeley Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Wakeley Compares
Wakeley vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Wakeley | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,553 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $450 ≈NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,058 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 41 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.7% +NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 2176 covers Wakeley, an inland suburb of Sydney about 27 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Sydney - South West region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Fairfield.
According to the 2021 Census, Wakeley has a population of 4,893 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $1,553, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, higher than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 27 (0.6% of residents).
Housing in Wakeley includes a median weekly rent of $450, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,058, with 1,459 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 74.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Wakeley scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Wakeley is served by Mary MacKillop Catholic College.
Wakeley is part of the Fairfield statistical area in New South Wales.
Wakeley Details
| Postcode | 2176 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 4,893 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,553/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $502/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $450 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,058 |
| Average Household Size | 3.2 persons |
| Area | 1.6 km² |
| Population Density | 3003/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,459 |
| Australian Citizens | 83.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 27 (0.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -33.8762 |
| Longitude | 150.9123 |
| Distance from Sydney | 27 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - South West |
| Area (SA3) | Fairfield |
| Local Government | Fairfield |
| Federal Electorate | Fowler |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 834 (17.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 633 (12.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,198 (24.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,262 (25.8%) |
| 65+ years | 968 (19.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Diabetes | 384 (7.8%) |
| Arthritis | 383 (7.8%) |
| Asthma | 264 (5.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 189 (3.9%) |
| Cancer | 107 (2.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 42 (0.9%) |
| Dementia | 36 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 80 (5.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 448 (31.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 544 (37.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 373 (25.8%) |
Schools in Wakeley
Suburbs Near Wakeley
Same Postcode (2176)
More Wakeley Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.