Minchinbury
NSW 2770 · Blacktown
5,778 (2021) → 5,837 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Blacktown local government area (est. 453,639 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Minchinbury is a stable suburb in Blacktown, NSW 2770, about 36km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.25M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 63/100, and is about 36km inland. Minchinbury has an overall score of 67/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 62/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2770 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Philippines (7.7%), Fiji (2.89%), New Zealand (2.53%), India (2.25%), Pakistan (1.89%)
Top languages: Arabic (6.7%), Tagalog (5.33%), Hindi (2.84%), Urdu (2.53%), Turkish (2.15%)
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 973 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Minchinbury Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 975
Nearby (within 10km)
- Bellfield College Rooty HillPrimary · Independent · 1.7km
- St Agnes Catholic High SchoolSecondary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1007
- CathWest Innovation CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1013
- Colyton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1007
- Chifley College Senior CampusSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 894
- Rooty Hill High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 958
- Eastern Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 976
- Sacred Heart Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 999
- Rooty Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 990
- Bethel Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 977
- St Aidan's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1052
- St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 966
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
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 · 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 Minchinbury
Is Minchinbury safe?
Minchinbury has a residential safety score of 62/100, 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 7,148 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Minchinbury?
In Minchinbury, the median house price is $1.25M and the median unit price is $825K. Median weekly house rent is $550.
How far is Minchinbury from Sydney CBD?
Minchinbury is about 36.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 100 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Minchinbury?
Minchinbury has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 975 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Minchinbury?
Minchinbury has a transport score of 63/100 and 53 bus stops.