Pemulwuy
NSW 2148 · Blacktown
5,532 (2021) → 5,532 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.
Pemulwuy is a moderate growth suburb in Blacktown, NSW 2148, about 29km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.39M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 25/100, and is about 28km inland. Pemulwuy has an overall score of 50/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 86/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2148 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (8.01%), Philippines (4.07%), Fiji (3.02%), Sri Lanka (2.24%), China (2.17%)
Top languages: Arabic (4.86%), Hindi (4.66%), Gujarati (3.42%), Tamil (3%), Mandarin (2.64%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
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
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
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 1007 (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)
- Ebenezer Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.8kmICSEA 995
- Nagle CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1048
- St Michael's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1065
- Shelley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1001
- Greystanes High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1003
- Beresford Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1033
- Evans High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 935
- Aspect Western Sydney SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.6kmICSEA 1039
- Greystanes Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1081
- Walters Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 997
- Mitchell High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 978
- Widemere Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1036
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
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
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
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.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Pemulwuy
Is Pemulwuy safe?
Pemulwuy has a residential safety score of 86/100, 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 3,995 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Pemulwuy?
In Pemulwuy, the median house price is $1.39M and the median unit price is $669K. Median weekly house rent is $650.
How far is Pemulwuy from Sydney CBD?
Pemulwuy is about 28.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 81 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Pemulwuy?
Pemulwuy has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Pemulwuy?
Pemulwuy has a transport score of 25/100 and 25 bus stops.