Toongabbie
NSW 2146 · Cumberland
16,177 (2021) → 17,233 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Cumberland local government area (est. 302,848 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Toongabbie is a moderate growth suburb in Cumberland, NSW 2146, about 26km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.38M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 94/100, and is about 27km inland. Toongabbie has an overall score of 86/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 54/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2146 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (20.46%), Sri Lanka (6%), Philippines (2.68%), China (2.67%), Nepal (2.11%)
Top languages: Tamil (10.21%), Gujarati (6.04%), Hindi (4.4%), Punjabi (3.7%), Arabic (2.65%)
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 1039 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Toongabbie Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1106
- Metella Road Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1072
- Toongabbie West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1046
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Anthony's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.3kmICSEA 1129
- Girraween High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1199
- Girraween Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1132
- The Meadows Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 984
- The Hills Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 967
- Pendle Hill High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1001
- Toongabbie Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1063
- Our Lady of Lourdes Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1076
- Darcy Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1122
- Pendle Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1032
- Ebenezer Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 995
- Seven Hills Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1033
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
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Toongabbie
Is Toongabbie safe?
Toongabbie has a residential safety score of 54/100, 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 4,377 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Toongabbie?
In Toongabbie, the median house price is $1.38M and the median unit price is $570K. Median weekly house rent is $680.
How far is Toongabbie from Sydney CBD?
Toongabbie is about 25.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 59 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Toongabbie?
Toongabbie has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1075 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Toongabbie?
Toongabbie has a transport score of 94/100, including 1 train station and 58 bus stops.