Bossley Park
NSW 2176 · Fairfield
15,492 (2021) → 15,407 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Fairfield local government area (est. 193,934 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bossley Park is a stable suburb in Fairfield, NSW 2176, about 30km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.40M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 46/100, and is about 27km inland. Bossley Park has an overall score of 59/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2176 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Iraq (22.41%), Vietnam (3.76%), Italy (3.48%), Philippines (1.84%), Chile (1.31%)
Top languages: Arabic (10.49%), Italian (4.48%), Vietnamese (4.45%), Spanish (4.38%), Croatian (1.48%)
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
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 983 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1009
- Bossley Park High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 961
- Bossley Park Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 934
- Prairievale Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 894
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Hurmizd Assyrian Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 954
- Governor Philip King Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 979
- St Johns Park High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 927
- Prairiewood High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 978
- William Stimson Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 973
- Edensor Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 963
- Mary MacKillop Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 935
- Bonnyrigg Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 900
- St Johns Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1023
- King Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 985
- Smithfield West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 900
- Aspect Western Sydney SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 1039
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
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
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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 · 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 Bossley Park
Is Bossley Park safe?
Bossley Park has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 1,898 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bossley Park?
In Bossley Park, the median house price is $1.40M and the median unit price is $885K. Median weekly house rent is $730.
How far is Bossley Park from Sydney CBD?
Bossley Park is about 29.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 84 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Bossley Park?
Bossley Park has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 950 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bossley Park?
Bossley Park has a transport score of 46/100 and 68 bus stops.