Prairiewood
NSW 2176 · Fairfield
3,457 (2021) → 3,418 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Fairfield local government area (est. 193,934 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Prairiewood is a stable suburb in Fairfield, NSW 2176, about 28km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.37M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 54/100, and is about 26km inland. Prairiewood has an overall score of 64/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 82/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2176 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Iraq (15.5%), Vietnam (6.65%), Italy (3.24%), Croatia (2.29%), Cambodia (2.08%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (9.89%), Arabic (8.74%), Spanish (4.72%), Italian (3.59%), Croatian (3.56%)
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 988 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Prairiewood High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 978
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mary MacKillop Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 0.6kmICSEA 935
- William Stimson Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 973
- Smithfield West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 900
- Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1009
- Prairievale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 894
- St Hurmizd Assyrian Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 954
- Westfields Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 967
- St Johns Park High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 927
- King Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 985
- Fairfield West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 914
- Aspect Western Sydney SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1039
- Bossley Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 934
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.
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.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Prairiewood
Is Prairiewood safe?
Prairiewood has a residential safety score of 82/100, 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 6,075 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Prairiewood?
In Prairiewood, the median house price is $1.37M and the median unit price is $765K. Median weekly house rent is $730.
How far is Prairiewood from Sydney CBD?
Prairiewood is about 27.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 80 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Prairiewood?
Prairiewood has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 978 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Prairiewood?
Prairiewood has a transport score of 54/100 and 21 bus stops.