Plumpton
NSW 2761 · Blacktown
10,070 (2021) → 10,108 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Blacktown local government area (est. 453,639 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Plumpton is a stable suburb in Blacktown, NSW 2761, about 37km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.04M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 62/100, and is about 37km inland. Plumpton has an overall score of 71/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 89/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2761 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Philippines (16.3%), Fiji (5.56%), Pakistan (4.39%), India (4.34%), New Zealand (2.32%)
Top languages: Tagalog (10.89%), Urdu (6.56%), Hindi (6.42%), Filipino (4.47%), Arabic (3.45%)
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
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 990 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Western Grammar SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1073
- Good Shepherd Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1039
- Plumpton Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 981
- Plumpton High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 966
- Plumpton House SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 827
Nearby (within 10km)
- Australian Islamic College of Sydney Senior SchoolSecondary · Independent · 0.9km
- Australian Islamic College of SydneyCombined · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1077
- Richard Johnson Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1072
- Hebersham Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 904
- St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 966
- St Aidan's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1052
- St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College, St Bishoy HallSecondary · Independent · 1.6km
- Hassall Grove Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 959
- Glendenning Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1025
- Blacktown Youth College IncorporatedSecondary · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 832
- Chifley College Senior CampusSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 894
- Rooty Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 990
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
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
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 · Updated June 2024
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
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 Plumpton
Is Plumpton safe?
Plumpton has a residential safety score of 89/100, 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 4,965 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Plumpton?
In Plumpton, the median house price is $1.04M and the median unit price is $808K. Median weekly house rent is $670.
How far is Plumpton from Sydney CBD?
Plumpton is about 36.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 101 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Plumpton?
Plumpton has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 977 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Plumpton?
Plumpton has a transport score of 62/100 and 36 bus stops.