Parklea
NSW 2768 · Blacktown
3,684 (2021) → 3,728 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Blacktown local government area (est. 453,639 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Parklea is a stable suburb in Blacktown, NSW 2768, about 31km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.53M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 55/100, and is about 31km inland. Parklea has an overall score of 67/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2768 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (12.84%), Philippines (3.64%), Fiji (2.63%), Sri Lanka (1.93%), New Zealand (1.79%)
Top languages: Punjabi (6.68%), Hindi (5.59%), Tagalog (1.98%), Arabic (1.93%), Mandarin (1.55%)
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 1043 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Quakers Hill East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1101
- Holy Cross Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1119
- Mary Immaculate Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1098
- Barnier Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1078
- Caddies Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1120
- Parklea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1083
- John Palmer Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1125
- Quakers Hill High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1025
- Glenwood High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1090
- Kings Langley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1081
- Kellyville Ridge Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1107
- St John XXIII Catholic College (Primary)Primary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1112
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
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
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
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
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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 Parklea
Is Parklea safe?
Parklea 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 1,384 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Parklea?
In Parklea, the median house price is $1.53M and the median unit price is $677K. Median weekly house rent is $820.
How far is Parklea from Sydney CBD?
Parklea is about 31.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 88 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Parklea?
Parklea has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Parklea?
Parklea has a transport score of 55/100 and 6 bus stops.