Austral
NSW 2179 · Liverpool
6,847 (2021) → 12,264 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Liverpool local government area (est. 246,738 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Austral is a high growth suburb in Liverpool, NSW 2179, about 37km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.09M 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2179 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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 987 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Al-Faisal College - LiverpoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1097
- Arrahman CollegePrimary · IndependentICSEA 1084
- Unity Grammar CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1059
- St Anthony of Padua Catholic CollegeCombined · CatholicICSEA 1037
- Austral Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1032
Nearby (within 10km)
- Clancy Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1054
- Aspect Macarthur School, West HoxtonSecondary · Independent · 2.7km
- Thomas Hassall Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 3kmICSEA 1083
- Greenway Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1011
- Holy Spirit Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.7kmICSEA 1059
- Middleton Grange Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1010
- Hoxton Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 985
- Leppington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1032
- John Edmondson High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 982
- Rossmore Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 937
- Malek Fahd Islamic School Hoxton ParkCombined · Independent · 4.3km
- Bellfield CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.5kmICSEA 984
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 8,456 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Austral?
In Austral, the median house price is $1.09M and the median unit price is $783K. Median weekly house rent is $800.
How far is Austral from Sydney CBD?
Austral is about 37.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 103 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Austral?
Austral has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1062 (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.