The Ponds
NSW 2769 · Blacktown
16,315 (2021) → 16,750 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Blacktown local government area (est. 453,639 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
The Ponds is a stable suburb in Blacktown, NSW 2769, about 34km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.63M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 59/100, and is about 31km inland. The Ponds has an overall score of 76/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2769 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (22.62%), Philippines (3.51%), China (2.56%), Pakistan (2.33%), Sri Lanka (1.91%)
Top languages: Hindi (8.66%), Punjabi (6.83%), Gujarati (4.19%), Urdu (3.23%), Mandarin (3.16%)
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1035 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Riverbank Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1141
- John Palmer Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1125
- The Ponds High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1118
- The Ponds SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1038
Nearby (within 10km)
- St John Paul II Catholic College (Schofields)Secondary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1074
- Aspect Western Sydney School, SchofieldsSecondary · Independent · 1.2km
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1108
- Aspect Western Sydney School, St Joseph'sPrimary · Independent · 1.6km
- Barnier Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1078
- Mary Immaculate Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1098
- Kellyville Ridge Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1107
- St John XXIII Catholic College (Primary)Primary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1112
- Hambledon Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1072
- Tallawong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1083
- St John XXIII Catholic College (Secondary)Secondary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1097
- Galungara Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1106
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
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
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
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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 The Ponds
Is The Ponds safe?
The Ponds has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 1,453 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in The Ponds?
In The Ponds, the median house price is $1.63M and the median unit price is $1.30M. Median weekly house rent is $900.
How far is The Ponds from Sydney CBD?
The Ponds is about 33.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 94 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in The Ponds?
The Ponds has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1106 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in The Ponds?
The Ponds has a transport score of 59/100 and 43 bus stops.