Austral
NSW 2179 • Greater Sydney
About Austral
Austral is a rapidly growing suburb in south-western Sydney, located approximately 45 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Liverpool local government area. With a population of around 6,850 and a strikingly young median age of just 31, Austral is one of Sydney's most dynamic growth corridor communities, attracting young families drawn by new housing estates and relatively accessible land prices. The median household income of $2,168 per week and high median mortgage of $2,535 per month reflect a community of aspirational owner-occupiers investing in new homes.
The suburb is exceptionally multicultural, with large communities of Iraqi, Nepali, Indian, Italian, Filipino, and Vietnamese backgrounds — and nearly two-thirds of residents having both parents born overseas. Infrastructure is still catching up with population growth, but the area benefits from improving road connections and proximity to Liverpool's town centre for shopping, health services, and rail access. Austral is emblematic of Sydney's south-western frontier: a diverse, youthful, and fast-growing community building itself from the ground up.
Austral falls under postcode 2179 and is governed by Liverpool Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Leppington electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Austral Public School ICSEA 10329606 0312 219 Edmondson Avenue
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50 Heath Road
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Leppington Public School ICSEA 10329606 5397 144 Rickard Rd
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Austral by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Austral Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Austral" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
0 state housing + 3 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Iraq 386
- 2. Nepal 297
- 3. India 276
- 4. Italy 230
- 5. Fiji 172
- 6. Philippines 158
- 7. Pakistan 133
- 8. New Zealand 132
- 9. Vietnam 126
- 10. Lebanon 124
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)