Narwee
NSW 2209 · Canterbury-Bankstown
5,411 (2021) → 5,489 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area (est. 399,994 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Narwee is a stable suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown, NSW 2209, about 15km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.59M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 96/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Narwee has an overall score of 89/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 60/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2209 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (15.27%), Hong Kong (3.64%), Philippines (3.6%), Indonesia (2.46%), Lebanon (2.38%)
Top languages: Cantonese (14.42%), Mandarin (12.79%), Arabic (6.23%), Greek (4.62%), Indonesian (2.37%)
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
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 1050 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Narwee Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1001
Nearby (within 10km)
- Beverly Hills North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1030
- Beverly Hills Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1003
- Regina Coeli Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1100
- Hannans Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 987
- Peakhurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1043
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1083
- Beverly Hills Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1051
- Penshurst West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1047
- McCallums Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1001
- Riverwood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 958
- Punchbowl Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 976
- Wiley Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 994
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
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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 Narwee
Is Narwee safe?
Narwee has a residential safety score of 60/100, 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 4,934 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Narwee?
In Narwee, the median house price is $1.59M and the median unit price is $713K. Median weekly house rent is $810.
How far is Narwee from Sydney CBD?
Narwee is about 15.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 38 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Narwee?
Narwee has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1001 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Narwee?
Narwee has a transport score of 96/100, including 1 train station and 31 bus stops.