Dharruk
NSW 2770 · Blacktown
2,806 (2021) → 2,842 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Blacktown local government area (est. 453,639 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Dharruk is a stable suburb in Blacktown, NSW 2770, about 39km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $974K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 39km inland. Dharruk has an overall score of 65/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 44/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2770 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Fiji (3.17%), New Zealand (3.1%), Philippines (2.74%), India (2.14%), Pakistan (2.03%)
Top languages: Arabic (7.95%), Hindi (3.17%), Samoan (2.82%), Urdu (2.53%), Tagalog (1.85%)
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.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
- Dawson Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 898
- Chifley College Mount Druitt CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 864
Nearby (within 10km)
- Whalan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 870
- Blackett Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 839
- Emerton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 873
- Hebersham Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 904
- Niland SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 801
- Holy Family Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 945
- Halinda SchoolCombined · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 955
- Blacktown Youth College IncorporatedSecondary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 832
- Madang Avenue Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 864
- Good Shepherd Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1039
- Mount Druitt Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 961
- Lethbridge Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 855
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
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.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Dharruk
Is Dharruk safe?
Dharruk has a residential safety score of 44/100, 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 6,094 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Dharruk?
In Dharruk, the median house price is $974K. Median weekly house rent is $550.
How far is Dharruk from Sydney CBD?
Dharruk is about 38.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 106 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Dharruk?
Dharruk has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 881 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Dharruk?
Dharruk has a transport score of 64/100 and 17 bus stops.