Dharruk

NSW 2770 • Greater Sydney

2,806
Population (2021)
$28,912
Median Income
0.94 km²
Area
$350/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyAffordableSuburbanMulticultural

About Dharruk

Dharruk is a small residential suburb located 46 kilometres west of the Sydney CBD in the City of Blacktown local government area. With a population of around 2,800, it is part of the Greater Western Sydney region and sits within the Mount Druitt area. The suburb has a median age of 35 and a culturally diverse community, with a mix of families and young residents. Housing is predominantly low-density, with most dwellings being detached houses on quiet suburban streets.

Dharruk is primarily a residential suburb with a strong community feel, home to Dawson Public School and the Mount Druitt campus of Chifley College. The West Tradies club serves as a local social hub, and nearby Mount Druitt provides shopping, dining, and entertainment options. The suburb appeals to families and first-home buyers seeking affordable housing within reach of Sydney's employment centres. Nearby Whalan Reserve and local parks provide green space for recreation.

Dharruk falls under postcode 2770 and is governed by Blacktown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mount Druitt electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2770
Urban Area
Dharruk
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.75°, 150.81°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
0.94 km²
Elevation
50m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Mount Druitt
1.8 km
22 min
Whalan
1.5 km
18 min
Emerton
2 km
25 min

Bus Services

  • 769 — Mount Druitt Station 10 min
  • 770 — Blacktown via Mount Druitt 25 min

Commute to Sydney

Distance
46 km
By Train
55-65 min
By Bus
N/A direct
By Car (Peak)
60-80 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
40-50 min

🛣️ Train from Mount Druitt on the T1 Western Line is the most practical CBD commute option.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car, though local schools and the nearby Mount Druitt town centre are accessible by bus.

🛒 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 Dharruk by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Dharruk Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
3 people
Median Age
35 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
9.4%

81 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,774
Census 2021
2,806
1.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$27,092
Income 2021
$28,912
6.7% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,578
Born Overseas 1,029

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Fiji 89
  • 2. New Zealand 87
  • 3. Philippines 77
  • 4. India 60
  • 5. Pakistan 57
  • 6. Samoa 55
  • 7. Iraq 48
  • 8. England 35
  • 9. Lebanon 35
  • 10. Egypt 23

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 655
English 552
Australian Aboriginal 165
Samoan 136
Indian 135
Irish 115
Filipino 112
Scottish 106
German 57
Lebanese 55

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

844
Both parents born in Australia
1,498
Both parents born overseas
245
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
51.1%
No Religion
20.5%
Islam
13.4%
Hinduism
3.5%
Buddhism
1.4%
Sikhism
0.7%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
214 (7.6%)
5-14 years
445 (15.9%)
15-19 years
185 (6.6%)
20-24 years
165 (5.9%)
25-34 years
374 (13.3%)
35-44 years
339 (12.1%)
45-54 years
347 (12.4%)
55-64 years
304 (10.8%)
65-74 years
311 (11.1%)
75-84 years
101 (3.6%)
85+ years
22 (0.8%)

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