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Prestons

NSW 2170 · Liverpool

15,694 (2021) → 15,477 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Liverpool local government area (est. 246,738 residents)

65
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

15,694
Population
$1.22M
Median house (2025)
79
Safety score
53
Transport score

Prestons is a stable suburb in Liverpool, NSW 2170, about 32km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.22M 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 79/100.

31.8 km
To Sydney CBD
24.6 km
To coast
$680/wk
Median rent (house)
3.3 km
To nearest station

Demographics

15,694
Population
34
Median age
3.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Liverpool LGA population (est. 2025)246,738
Median household income (weekly)$2,310
vs NSW median+24.9%
Bachelor degree or higher39.0%
Born in Australia52.9%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,831 / 20 / 284

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

$1.22M+1.3%
Median house (2025)
$880K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$680 / $540 wk
Rental yield (house)2.9%
Days on market (house)38 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

79
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

8
Break & enter dwelling51/100k
17
Steal from dwelling108/100k
38
Motor vehicle theft242/100k
62
Domestic assault395/100k
1
Robbery6/100k
33
Non-domestic assault210/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 584 (all categories, latest year)3,721 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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 2025

Schools

76

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

144
Within 10km5 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
2
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 986 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • William Carey Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1098
  • Amity College, PrestonsCombined · IndependentICSEA 1085
  • St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1083
  • Dalmeny Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1016
  • Prestons Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 964

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Good Shepherd Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1041
  • Good Samaritan Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1010
  • Lurnea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 904
  • Miller High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 884
  • Lurnea High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 904
  • Hoxton Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 980
  • Miller Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 880
  • Casula High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 960
  • Cartwright Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 921
  • Malek Fahd Islamic School Hoxton ParkCombined · Independent · 2.5km
  • Hoxton Park High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 946
  • Holy Spirit Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1057

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

53
84Bus
CBD commute (est.)107 min (bus)
Nearest train stationEdmondson Park (3.3 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C
Summer max
17.5°C
Winter max
870mm
Rainfall/yr
7.1h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

91 in suburbSupermarkets
98 in suburbCafes/Rest.
3326 in suburbParks
2016 in suburbPlaygrounds
10379 in suburbPools
95 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
62 in suburbGPs
51 in suburbPharmacies
53 in suburbChildcare
51 in suburbLibraries
9924 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalLiverpool Hospital (5.9 km)
Nearest vet4.6 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (14.9 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

35

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

9
Gyms
5
Leisure centres
2
Public pools
99
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

61

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

33
Parks
1
Nature reserves
215
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
3
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

17

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
5
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

67

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

11
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
6
OSHC
1
Family Day Care
Total services17
Exceeding NQS or above3 of 16 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.08

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate-0.35%
Projected population 204116,052
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Liverpool

Hoxton Park$1.31M58transportMiller$990K60transportCarnes Hill$1.57M45transportCartwright$1.05M53transportHinchinbrook$1.22M45transportLurnea$1.00M64transport

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Frequently asked questions about Prestons

Is Prestons safe?

Prestons has a residential safety score of 79/100, 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 3,721 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Prestons?

In Prestons, the median house price is $1.22M and the median unit price is $880K. Median weekly house rent is $680.

How far is Prestons from Sydney CBD?

Prestons is about 31.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 107 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Prestons?

Prestons has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1049 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.