Prestons
NSW 2170 · Liverpool
15,694 (2021) → 15,477 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Liverpool local government area (est. 246,738 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Prestons is a stable suburb in Liverpool, NSW 2170, about 32km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.25M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 53/100, and is about 25km inland. Prestons has an overall score of 65/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 78/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2170 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Fiji (6.07%), Iraq (3.4%), India (3.18%), Philippines (3.03%), Lebanon (1.96%)
Top languages: Arabic (10.6%), Hindi (6.69%), Turkish (3.26%), Urdu (3.13%), Vietnamese (2.71%)
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 986 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- William Carey Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1105
- Amity College, PrestonsCombined · IndependentICSEA 1096
- St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1088
- Dalmeny Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1012
- Prestons Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 962
Nearby (within 10km)
- Good Shepherd Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1037
- Good Samaritan Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1006
- Lurnea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 906
- Miller High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 878
- Lurnea High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 902
- Malek Fahd Islamic School Hoxton ParkCombined · Independent · 2.2km
- Hoxton Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 985
- Miller Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 880
- Casula High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 957
- Cartwright Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 920
- Hoxton Park High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 940
- Holy Spirit Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1059
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
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
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
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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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 Prestons
Is Prestons safe?
Prestons has a residential safety score of 78/100, 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 3,384 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Prestons?
In Prestons, the median house price is $1.25M and the median unit price is $950K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Prestons from Sydney CBD?
Prestons is about 31.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 89 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Prestons?
Prestons has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1053 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Prestons?
Prestons has a transport score of 53/100 and 84 bus stops.