Peakhurst Heights
NSW 2210 · Georges River
2,524 (2021) → 2,623 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Georges River local government area (est. 176,730 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Peakhurst Heights is a stable suburb in Georges River, NSW 2210, about 18km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.86M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 75/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Peakhurst Heights has an overall score of 75/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2210 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (3.21%), Greece (1.82%), England (1.55%), New Zealand (1.03%), Egypt (0.87%)
Top languages: Greek (5.67%), Arabic (4.04%), Mandarin (3.49%), Cantonese (2.38%), Macedon (2.22%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1046 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Aspect South East Sydney SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1067
- Peakhurst South Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1061
Nearby (within 10km)
- Georges River College Peakhurst CampusSecondary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1008
- Oatley West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1132
- Lugarno Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1099
- Peakhurst West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1023
- Penshurst West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1047
- Peakhurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1043
- Mortdale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1096
- Georges River College Oatley Senior CampusSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1022
- Oatley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1126
- Carinya SchoolCombined · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 975
- Padstow Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1053
- St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1079
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
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of 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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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
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 Peakhurst Heights
Is Peakhurst Heights safe?
Peakhurst Heights 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 1,704 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Peakhurst Heights?
In Peakhurst Heights, the median house price is $1.86M. Median weekly house rent is $875.
How far is Peakhurst Heights from Sydney CBD?
Peakhurst Heights is about 18.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 66 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Peakhurst Heights?
Peakhurst Heights has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1064 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Peakhurst Heights?
Peakhurst Heights has a transport score of 75/100 and 23 bus stops.