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Mount Druitt

NSW 2770 · Blacktown

16,986 (2021)17,862 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Blacktown local government area (est. 453,639 residents)

81
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

16,986
Population
$1.09M
Median house (2026)
38
Safety score
93
Transport score

Mount Druitt is a moderate growth suburb in Blacktown, NSW 2770, about 38km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.09M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 9 schools, a transport score of 93/100, and is about 38km inland. Mount Druitt has an overall score of 81/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 38/100.

38.0 km
To Sydney CBD
38.0 km
To coast
$550/wk
Median rent (house)
380 m
To nearest station
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Demographics

16,986
Population
33
Median age
3.1
Avg household

Age distribution

Blacktown LGA population (est. 2025)453,639
Median household income (weekly)$1,478
vs NSW median-20.1%
Median taxable income (individual)$51,241/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -14%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2770 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher42.0%
Born in Australia40.6%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,370 / 1,386 / 1,328

Top countries of birth: Philippines (9.55%), Pakistan (6.52%), Iraq (5.06%), India (4.72%), Fiji (2.54%)

Top languages: Urdu (9.37%), Arabic (7.23%), Tagalog (6.08%), Bengali (3.49%), Filipino (2.96%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.09M+33.8%
Median house (2026)
$458K+8.9%
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$550 / $480 wk
Rental yield (house)2.6%
Days on market (house)53 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

38
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

34
Break & enter dwelling200/100k
40
Steal from dwelling235/100k
42
Motor vehicle theft247/100k
167
Domestic assault983/100k
31
Robbery183/100k
199
Non-domestic assault1,172/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 2,577 (all categories, latest year)15,171 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

55

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

143
Within 10km9 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
2
Catholic (suburb)
4
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 978 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Australian Islamic College of SydneyCombined · IndependentICSEA 1077
  • CathWest Innovation CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1013
  • Colyton Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1007
  • Sacred Heart Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 999
  • Bethel Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 977
  • St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 966
  • Mount Druitt Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 961
  • Chifley College Senior CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 894
  • St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College, St Bishoy HallSecondary · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Halinda SchoolCombined · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 955
  • Madang Avenue Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 864
  • Whalan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 870
  • Australian Islamic College of Sydney Senior SchoolSecondary · Independent · 1.8km
  • Bellfield College Rooty HillPrimary · Independent · 1.9km
  • Colyton High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 922
  • St Aidan's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1052
  • Rooty Hill High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 958
  • Rooty Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 990
  • Hebersham Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 904
  • Oxley Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 953
  • Dawson Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 898

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

93
1Train
90Bus
CBD commute (est.)84 min (train)
Peak train frequency66.5/hr
Nearest train stationMount Druitt (380 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate12.8% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↑

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
14.7%
Retail Trade
11.8%
Transport, Postal & Warehousing
10.6%
Manufacturing
8.6%
Construction
7.0%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

30.2°C
Summer max
17.6°C
Winter max
730mm
Rainfall/yr
7.2h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

113 in suburbSupermarkets
118 in suburbCafes/Rest.
5427 in suburbParks
2512 in suburbPlaygrounds
122 in suburbPools
94 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
218 in suburbGPs
146 in suburbPharmacies
124 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
11912 in suburbSports fields
21 in suburbVets

In this suburb

2Public toilets
Air qualityGood air quality (76/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalMount Druitt Hospital (1.3 km)
Nearest vet1.6 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (15.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

37

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

9
Gyms
3
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
119
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

35

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

54
Parks
4
Nature reserves
12
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

17

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

3
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
1
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

13

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

3
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
10
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.18

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024

Childcare

67

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

13
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
5
OSHC
Total services19
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 19 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.12

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

8
Services
7
Home care providers

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

25
Christian9 in suburb
4
Muslim2 in suburb
1
Hindu0 in suburb
Total within 3km30
In this suburb11

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 Growth
Annual growth rate1.27%
Projected population 204119,686
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Mount Druitt

Is Mount Druitt safe?

Mount Druitt has a residential safety score of 38/100, 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 15,171 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Mount Druitt?

In Mount Druitt, the median house price is $1.09M and the median unit price is $458K. Median weekly house rent is $550.

How far is Mount Druitt from Sydney CBD?

Mount Druitt is about 38.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 84 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Mount Druitt?

Mount Druitt has 9 schools, with an average ICSEA of 987 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Mount Druitt?

Mount Druitt has a transport score of 93/100, including 1 train station and 90 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.