Milperra
NSW 2214 · Canterbury-Bankstown
4,074 (2021) → 4,268 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.
Milperra is a moderate growth suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown, NSW 2214, about 22km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.47M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 61/100, and is about 15km inland. Milperra has an overall score of 64/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Lebanon (1.91%), England (1.67%), Vietnam (1.4%), China (1.37%), New Zealand (0.96%)
Top languages: Arabic (6.36%), Greek (2.63%), Vietnamese (1.89%), Mandarin (1.1%), Cantonese (1.08%)
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 993 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Mount St Joseph MilperraSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1056
- Milperra Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1015
Nearby (within 10km)
- Panania North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1033
- East Hills Girls Technology High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1021
- East Hills Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 980
- East Hills Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1011
- Condell Park High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 942
- St Christopher's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1087
- Moorebank High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1027
- Hammondville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1029
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1067
- Nuwarra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1000
- Georges River GrammarCombined · Independent · 2.8kmICSEA 1092
- HopePoint Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3kmICSEA 1044
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
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
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Milperra
Is Milperra safe?
Milperra 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 3,878 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Milperra?
In Milperra, the median house price is $1.47M and the median unit price is $1.05M. Median weekly house rent is $1,115.
How far is Milperra from Sydney CBD?
Milperra is about 22.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 78 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Milperra?
Milperra has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1036 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Milperra?
Milperra has a transport score of 61/100 and 46 bus stops.