SuburbCheck

Austral

NSW 2179 · Liverpool

6,847 (2021) → 12,264 est. (2025) · High Growth

Part of the Liverpool local government area (est. 246,738 residents)

47
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

6,847
Population
$1.02M
Median house (2025)
21
Safety score
44
Transport score

Austral is a high growth suburb in Liverpool, NSW 2179, about 37km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.02M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 44/100, and is about 31km inland. Austral has an overall score of 47/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 21/100.

37.2 km
To Sydney CBD
30.9 km
To coast
$800/wk
Median rent (house)
3.5 km
To nearest station

Demographics

6,847
Population
31
Median age
3.1
Avg household

Age distribution

Liverpool LGA population (est. 2025)246,738
Median household income (weekly)$2,168
vs NSW median+17.2%
Bachelor degree or higher42.7%
Born in Australia50.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,759 / 48 / 111

Top countries of birth: Iraq (5.64%), Nepal (4.34%), India (4.03%), Italy (3.36%), Fiji (2.51%)

Top languages: Arabic (8.66%), Nepali (4.99%), Urdu (3.3%), Italian (3.29%), Hindi (2.99%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.02M+37.2%
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$800 / $520 wk
Rental yield (house)4.1%
Days on market (house)35 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

21
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

20
Break & enter dwelling292/100k
43
Steal from dwelling628/100k
26
Motor vehicle theft380/100k
74
Domestic assault1,081/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
45
Non-domestic assault657/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 614 (all categories, latest year)8,967 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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 2025

Schools

76

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

85
Within 10km5 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
3
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 987 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Al-Faisal College - LiverpoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1085
  • Arrahman CollegePrimary · IndependentICSEA 1066
  • Unity Grammar CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1053
  • St Anthony of Padua Catholic CollegeCombined · CatholicICSEA 1037
  • Austral Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1011

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Clancy Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1050
  • Aspect Macarthur School, West HoxtonSecondary · Independent · 2.7km
  • Thomas Hassall Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 3kmICSEA 1081
  • Greenway Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1023
  • Holy Spirit Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.7kmICSEA 1057
  • Middleton Grange Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1007
  • Hoxton Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 980
  • Leppington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1019
  • Malek Fahd Islamic School Hoxton ParkCombined · Independent · 4km
  • John Edmondson High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 975
  • Rossmore Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 928
  • Bellfield CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.5kmICSEA 986

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

44
55Bus
CBD commute (est.)124 min (bus)
Nearest train stationLeppington (3.5 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C
Summer max
17.5°C
Winter max
870mm
Rainfall/yr
7.1h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
00 in suburbCafes/Rest.
11 in suburbParks
22 in suburbPlaygrounds
6Pools
10 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
11 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
10 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
3522 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalLiverpool Hospital (11.3 km)
Nearest vet9.4 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (8.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

26

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

1
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
35
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

7

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

1
Parks
2
Nature reserves
15
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

7

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

1
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

10

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

0
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
1
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.15

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

86

Outstanding childcare access

Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.

9
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
3
OSHC
Total services13
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 12 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.90

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate15.69%
Projected population 204142,924
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Liverpool

West Hoxton$1.21M48transportMiddleton Grange$1.18M29transportRossmore$4.45M42transportHorningsea Park$678K64transportCarnes Hill$1.57M45transportLen Waters EstateData not available28transport

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Frequently asked questions about Austral

Is Austral safe?

Austral has a residential safety score of 21/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 8,967 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Austral?

In Austral, the median house price is $1.02M. Median weekly house rent is $800.

How far is Austral from Sydney CBD?

Austral is about 37.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 124 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Austral?

Austral has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1050 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Austral?

Austral has a transport score of 44/100 and 55 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.