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Bossley Park

NSW 2176 • Greater Sydney

15,492
Population (2021)
$25,844
Median Income
4.54 km²
Area
$465/wk
Median Rent
Middle Eastern CommunityFamily-FocusedAffordableCultural Enclave

About Bossley Park

Bossley Park is an established suburb in the Fairfield region, where over 15,000 residents from Assyrian, Iraqi, and other Middle Eastern backgrounds have built strong communities. The suburb lacks direct train access but buses connect to Liverpool and Fairfield stations. The solid median income reflects working families who've invested in their community.

Local shopping strips feature Middle Eastern grocers and community businesses. Churches, particularly Assyrian, are community anchors. Parks and sporting facilities serve families, and the community has strong cultural ties. Bossley Park attracts Middle Eastern families, particularly Assyrian Christians, seeking community support and affordable homeownership. It's culturally distinctive Sydney—faith and family focused.

Bossley Park falls under postcode 2176 and is governed by Fairfield Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cabramatta electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2176
Urban Area
Fairfield - West
LGA / Council
Fairfield
Federal Electorate
Fowler
State Electorate
Cabramatta
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.86°, 150.88°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
4.54 km²
Elevation
56m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 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 Bossley Park by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Bossley Park Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Bossley Park" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$465
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
3.3 people
Median Age
41 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
5.1%

208 state housing + 18 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
14,585
Census 2021
15,492
▲ 6.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,012
Income 2021
$25,844
▲ 3.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,407
Born Overseas 8,343

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Iraq 3,471
  • 2. Vietnam 582
  • 3. Italy 539
  • 4. Philippines 285
  • 5. Chile 203
  • 6. Cambodia 175
  • 7. Iran 163
  • 8. Lebanon 157
  • 9. New Zealand 151
  • 10. Croatia 132

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Italian 1,759
Australian 1,450
English 1,208
Chinese 881
Vietnamese 695
Filipino 429
Croatian 369
Maltese 348
Spanish 335
Lebanese 297

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,845
Both parents born in Australia
11,722
Both parents born overseas
1,009
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
74.2%
No Religion
8.2%
Buddhism
6.4%
Islam
3.4%
Hinduism
0.6%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
754 (4.9%)
5-14 years
1,987 (12.8%)
15-19 years
1,070 (6.9%)
20-24 years
1,012 (6.5%)
25-34 years
1,797 (11.6%)
35-44 years
1,781 (11.5%)
45-54 years
1,917 (12.4%)
55-64 years
2,133 (13.8%)
65-74 years
1,784 (11.5%)
75-84 years
887 (5.7%)
85+ years
380 (2.5%)

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