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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Mount Druitt is a moderate growth suburb in Blacktown, NSW 2770, about 38km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.01M 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
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
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
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 978 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Australian Islamic College of SydneyCombined · IndependentICSEA 1080
- CathWest Innovation CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1021
- Colyton Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1014
- Sacred Heart Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 990
- St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 981
- Bethel Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 968
- Mount Druitt Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 966
- Chifley College Senior CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 901
- St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College, St Bishoy HallCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Halinda SchoolCombined · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 952
- Madang Avenue Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 866
- Whalan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 881
- Australian Islamic College of Sydney Senior SchoolSecondary · Independent · 1.8km
- Colyton High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 912
- St Aidan's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1047
- Rooty Hill High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 962
- Rooty Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 994
- Hebersham Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 899
- Oxley Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 961
- Dawson Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 890
- Chifley College Mount Druitt CampusSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 859
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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.
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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.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: 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 38,761 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mount Druitt?
In Mount Druitt, the median house price is $1.01M and the median unit price is $449K. Median weekly house rent is $530.
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 990 (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.