Birrong
NSW 2143 · Canterbury-Bankstown
3,331 (2021) → 3,502 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area (est. 399,994 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Birrong is a moderate growth suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown, NSW 2143, about 17km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.38M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 95/100, and is about 15km inland. Birrong has an overall score of 82/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 85/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Vietnam (15.73%), China (5.91%), Lebanon (4.41%), Iraq (1.41%), Fiji (1.2%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (19.75%), Arabic (18.43%), Mandarin (7.36%), Cantonese (4.41%), Macedon (1.47%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1020 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Birrong Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 971
- Birrong Girls High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 956
- Birrong Boys High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 931
Nearby (within 10km)
- Regents Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 970
- Karningul SchoolCombined · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 894
- Sefton Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1024
- Al Sadiq College Yagoona CampusPrimary · Independent · 1.3km
- Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1050
- Regents Park Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1042
- Trinity Catholic College (Regents Park Campus)Secondary · Catholic · 1.6km
- St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1044
- Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass HillPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1033
- Aspect South East Sydney School, Regents ParkSecondary · Independent · 1.7km
- Sefton High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1033
- Chester Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 961
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Birrong
Is Birrong safe?
Birrong has a residential safety score of 85/100, 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 3,903 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Birrong?
In Birrong, the median house price is $1.38M. Median weekly house rent is $750.
How far is Birrong from Sydney CBD?
Birrong is about 17.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 43 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Birrong?
Birrong has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 953 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Birrong?
Birrong has a transport score of 95/100, including 1 train station and 16 bus stops.