Marayong
NSW 2148 · Blacktown
7,834 (2021) → 8,107 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Blacktown local government area (est. 453,639 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Marayong is a stable suburb in Blacktown, NSW 2148, about 32km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.14M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 94/100, and is about 34km inland. Marayong has an overall score of 82/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 58/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: India (14.14%), Philippines (6.84%), Poland (1.89%), New Zealand (1.75%), Fiji (1.51%)
Top languages: Punjabi (9.34%), Hindi (3.43%), Tagalog (3.32%), Arabic (2.97%), Filipino (2.35%)
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
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 1026 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Andrews Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1074
- St Andrews CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1054
- Marayong Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 976
- Marayong Heights Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 970
- St Andrews College, Senior CampusSecondary · Catholic
- Aspect Western Sydney School, Quakers Road, MarayongSecondary · Independent
- Aspect Western Sydney School, St Andrews College Senior CampusSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Quakers Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1097
- Marayong South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1010
- Doonside High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 907
- Quakers Hill High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1012
- Blacktown North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1056
- Crawford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 914
- Blacktown Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1045
- St John Vianney's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1081
- Blacktown Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1051
- Blacktown West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 984
- St John Paul II Catholic College (Nirimba)Secondary · Catholic · 2.7km
- Doonside Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 918
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Marayong
Is Marayong safe?
Marayong has a residential safety score of 58/100, 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 5,502 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Marayong?
In Marayong, the median house price is $1.14M and the median unit price is $801K. Median weekly house rent is $627.
How far is Marayong from Sydney CBD?
Marayong is about 32.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 72 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Marayong?
Marayong has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1019 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Marayong?
Marayong has a transport score of 94/100, including 1 train station and 49 bus stops.