Milperra
NSW 2214 • Greater Sydney
About Milperra
Milperra is a suburban locality in south-western Sydney, situated within the Canterbury-Bankstown Council area approximately 22 kilometres from the Sydney CBD. With a population of 4,074 and a median age of 39, the suburb has a settled, family-oriented character with a mix of residential streets and light industrial areas. The community is notably multicultural, with significant Lebanese, Greek, Italian, Vietnamese, and Maltese heritage alongside the Australian-born majority. Median household income of $2,117 per week and a high owner-occupier profile — median mortgage repayments of $2,600 per month — reflect a community of established homeowners.
Milperra is well known to motorcycling enthusiasts as the home of the Milperra Motorcycle Markets, a long-running fixture in Sydney's riding community. The Georges River forms a natural boundary to the south, offering green open space and recreation areas within easy reach. Revesby train station on the T8 East Hills Line is approximately 1.5 kilometres away, providing a practical commute option to the Sydney CBD in around 35 minutes. Local schools include both government and Catholic options, and the suburb's position within the Bankstown corridor gives residents access to a wide range of shops, services, and dining along nearby Henry Lawson Drive and Milperra Road.
Milperra falls under postcode 2214 and is governed by Canterbury-Bankstown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the East Hills electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Route 903, 944 — Bankstown / Revesby / Liverpool 10–20 min to Revesby or Bankstown
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Revesby station is the closest rail option; M5 Motorway provides direct road access to the city
Residential streets are walkable locally, but most shopping, services, and commuting require a car or bus connection
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Milperra Public School ICSEA 10279773 8419 22 Pozieres Ave
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273 Horsley Road
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 Milperra by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Milperra Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Milperra" under Suburb
Housing 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. Lebanon 78
- 2. England 68
- 3. Vietnam 57
- 4. China 56
- 5. New Zealand 39
- 6. Philippines 27
- 7. Egypt 26
- 8. Greece 26
- 9. India 23
- 10. Malta 22
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)