Doonside

NSW 2767 • Greater Sydney

13,614
Population (2021)
$33,644
Median Income
5.96 km²
Area
$350/wk
Median Rent
AffordableTrain ConnectedFamily-FriendlyWorking Class

About Doonside

Doonside is a substantial Western Sydney suburb where over 13,000 residents enjoy good transport and solid amenities. The train station provides T1 Western Line access, and the suburb offers genuine affordability within reasonable commuting distance. The demographics reflect diverse, working-class families.

Doonside shopping precinct handles local needs, while Blacktown provides major retail. Parks and community facilities serve families. Doonside attracts working families seeking affordable homeownership with train access. It's practical Western Sydney—unpretentious, connected, and family-focused.

Doonside falls under postcode 2767 and is governed by Blacktown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Blacktown electorate.

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📍 Location

Postcode
2767
Urban Area
Doonside - Woodcroft
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.76°, 150.87°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
5.96 km²
Elevation
44m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Richmond Road & Woodcraft Drive Doonside 2767 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Doonside, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Doonside Road, Doonside • SHR #01428

🔍 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 Doonside by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Doonside Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,100
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
36 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
20.7%

868 state housing + 28 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
13,451
Census 2021
13,614
1.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$27,612
Income 2021
$33,644
21.8% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,553
Born Overseas 6,060

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Philippines 1,427
  • 2. India 884
  • 3. Fiji 445
  • 4. New Zealand 309
  • 5. Nepal 186
  • 6. Sri Lanka 165
  • 7. Afghanistan 154
  • 8. England 146
  • 9. China 136
  • 10. Pakistan 133

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,558
English 2,283
Filipino 1,783
Indian 1,124
Australian Aboriginal 570
Irish 545
Chinese 452
Scottish 398
Maltese 320
Samoan 289

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,177
Both parents born in Australia
8,298
Both parents born overseas
1,089
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
52.8%
No Religion
17.1%
Hinduism
9.4%
Islam
6.8%
Sikhism
3.0%
Buddhism
1.7%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
814 (6.0%)
5-14 years
1,799 (13.2%)
15-19 years
859 (6.3%)
20-24 years
946 (6.9%)
25-34 years
2,012 (14.8%)
35-44 years
1,896 (13.9%)
45-54 years
1,753 (12.9%)
55-64 years
1,606 (11.8%)
65-74 years
1,234 (9.1%)
75-84 years
530 (3.9%)
85+ years
164 (1.2%)

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