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Villawood

NSW 2163 · Canterbury-Bankstown

7,051 (2021) → 7,345 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area (est. 399,994 residents)

77
Overall score

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

7,051
Population
$1.10M
Median house (2025)
27
Safety score
96
Transport score

Villawood is a moderate growth suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown, NSW 2163, about 21km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.10M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 96/100, and is about 18km inland. Villawood has an overall score of 77/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 27/100.

20.7 km
To Sydney CBD
18.1 km
To coast
$670/wk
Median rent (house)
320 m
To nearest station

Demographics

7,051
Population
34
Median age
3
Avg household

Age distribution

Canterbury-Bankstown LGA population (est. 2025)399,994
Median household income (weekly)$951
vs NSW median-48.6%
Bachelor degree or higher23.3%
Born in Australia41.6%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,457 / 356 / 144

Top countries of birth: Vietnam (12.69%), Lebanon (7.3%), China (3.42%), Afghanistan (2.48%), Iraq (2.2%)

Top languages: Arabic (23.46%), Vietnamese (15.09%), Mandarin (3.42%), Cantonese (2.92%), Hindi (0.94%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.10M-3.8%
Median house (2025)
$585K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$670 / $450 wk
Rental yield (house)3.2%
Days on market (house)30 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

27
Residential

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

25
Break & enter dwelling355/100k
17
Steal from dwelling241/100k
38
Motor vehicle theft539/100k
61
Domestic assault865/100k
5
Robbery71/100k
60
Non-domestic assault851/100k

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: 976 (all categories, latest year)13,842 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

49

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

279
Within 10km3 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1002 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1047
  • Carramar Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 953
  • Villawood East Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 915

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Villawood North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 939
  • Chester Hill High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 929
  • Chester Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 961
  • Bass High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 915
  • Old Guildford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 906
  • Rowland Hassall SchoolCombined · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 914
  • George Bass SchoolCombined · Government · 2kmICSEA 974
  • Verona SchoolCombined · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 894
  • Chester Hill North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 946
  • Yennora Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 936
  • Patrician Brothers' College FairfieldSecondary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 980
  • Lansvale East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 946

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

96
2Train
81Bus
CBD commute (est.)49 min (train)
Peak train frequency32/hr
Nearest train stationLeightonfield (320 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

28.8°C
Summer max
17.8°C
Winter max
920mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
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.

71 in suburbSupermarkets
172 in suburbCafes/Rest.
519 in suburbParks
327 in suburbPlaygrounds
7Pools
113 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
70 in suburbGPs
40 in suburbPharmacies
21 in suburbChildcare
20 in suburbLibraries
11121 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalDentist Near Me - Merrylands (4.3 km)
Nearest vet5.6 km
Nearest airportSydney (19.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

63

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

11
Gyms
4
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
111
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

73

Great outdoor access

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

51
Parks
4
Nature reserves
56
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

26

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
1
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
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

9

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
1
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.14

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

18

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

1
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 3 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.43

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.03%
Projected population 20418,191
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Canterbury-Bankstown

Lansdowne (Canterbury-Bankstown)Data not available58transportChester Hill$1.46M96transportBass Hill$1.38M79transportGeorges Hall$1.56M63transportSefton$1.40M96transportBirrong$1.29M95transport

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Frequently asked questions about Villawood

Is Villawood safe?

Villawood has a residential safety score of 27/100, 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 13,842 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Villawood?

In Villawood, the median house price is $1.10M and the median unit price is $585K. Median weekly house rent is $670.

How far is Villawood from Sydney CBD?

Villawood is about 20.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 49 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Villawood?

Villawood has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 972 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Villawood?

Villawood has a transport score of 96/100, including 2 train stations and 81 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.