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Mount Pritchard

NSW 2170 • Greater Sydney

10,426
Population (2021)
$27,040
Median Income
3.09 km²
Area
$380/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalAffordableWorking ClassFamily Focused

About Mount Pritchard

Mount Pritchard serves a multicultural community in Sydney's southwest about 30 kilometres from the CBD. This suburb of roughly 10,400 residents sits in the Fairfield council area, with a diverse demographic and accessible housing. The character is working-class suburban - practical, unpretentious, and focused on family life.

New migrants and established Australian families share the quiet streets, united by the search for affordable family housing. Community facilities serve diverse needs, while the nearby Mounties club provides entertainment and services. The suburb is improving steadily as investment follows population. It's not glamorous, but it offers genuine pathways for families building their Australian lives.

Mount Pritchard falls under postcode 2170 and is governed by Fairfield Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cabramatta electorate.

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📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2170
Urban Area
Fairfield - East
LGA / Council
Fairfield
Federal Electorate
Fowler
State Electorate
Cabramatta
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.90°, 150.90°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
3.09 km²
Elevation
46m

🛒 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 Mount Pritchard by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Mount Pritchard Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$380
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,950
Avg Household Size
3.1 people
Median Age
36 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
9.9%

275 state housing + 30 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
9,955
Census 2021
10,426
▲ 4.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$24,128
Income 2021
$27,040
▲ 12.1% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,041
Born Overseas 4,684

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Vietnam 1,654
  • 2. Iraq 345
  • 3. Cambodia 301
  • 4. New Zealand 202
  • 5. Lebanon 200
  • 6. Italy 165
  • 7. Croatia 140
  • 8. Philippines 115
  • 9. China 101
  • 10. Fiji 79

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Vietnamese 2,185
Australian 1,324
English 1,198
Chinese 909
Serbian 527
Italian 514
Lebanese 511
Irish 260
Samoan 246
Filipino 186

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,628
Both parents born in Australia
7,187
Both parents born overseas
823
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
45.3%
Buddhism
18.0%
No Religion
17.9%
Islam
8.5%
Hinduism
0.5%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
607 (5.8%)
5-14 years
1,461 (14.0%)
15-19 years
771 (7.4%)
20-24 years
736 (7.1%)
25-34 years
1,384 (13.3%)
35-44 years
1,308 (12.5%)
45-54 years
1,340 (12.9%)
55-64 years
1,318 (12.6%)
65-74 years
857 (8.2%)
75-84 years
478 (4.6%)
85+ years
169 (1.6%)

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