Cartwright
NSW 2168 · Liverpool
2,616 (2021) → 2,820 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Liverpool local government area (est. 246,738 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Cartwright is a moderate growth suburb in Liverpool, NSW 2168, about 30km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $970K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 53/100, and is about 24km inland. Cartwright has an overall score of 57/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2168 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Iraq (9.4%), Vietnam (6.08%), Lebanon (4.01%), New Zealand (2.33%), Fiji (1.64%)
Top languages: Arabic (22.13%), Vietnamese (9.14%), Samoan (2.64%), Spanish (1.83%), Khmer (1.26%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 983 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Cartwright Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 920
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.6kmICSEA 1003
- Lurnea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 906
- Miller High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 878
- Ashcroft High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 877
- Sadleir Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 883
- Miller Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 880
- Ashcroft Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 887
- St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1062
- Liverpool West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 920
- Busby Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 892
- Mainsbridge SchoolCombined · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 949
- Heckenberg Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 848
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
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
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of 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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
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
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Cartwright
Is Cartwright safe?
Cartwright has a residential safety score of 5/100, 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 13,379 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Cartwright?
In Cartwright, the median house price is $970K and the median unit price is $773K. Median weekly house rent is $600.
How far is Cartwright from Sydney CBD?
Cartwright is about 29.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 85 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Cartwright?
Cartwright has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 920 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Cartwright?
Cartwright has a transport score of 53/100 and 9 bus stops.