Plumpton

NSW 2761 • Greater Sydney

10,070
Population (2021)
$42,016
Median Income
2.96 km²
Area
$430/wk
Median Rent
New DevelopmentAffordableYoung FamiliesGrowth Corridor

About Plumpton

Plumpton is emerging in Sydney's northwest growth corridor, about 45 kilometres from the CBD in the Blacktown council area. This developing suburb of roughly 10,100 residents features new housing estates providing family homes at accessible prices. The character is typical of Sydney's growth frontier - contemporary and family-focused.

Young families are the primary demographic, attracted by new homes with modern designs at prices below established areas. Development continues to bring new facilities and services. The community is young and establishing its identity. It represents Sydney's ongoing expansion, offering homeownership opportunities for those willing to live further from traditional centres.

Plumpton falls under postcode 2761 and is governed by Blacktown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mount Druitt electorate.

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📍 Location

Postcode
2761
Urban Area
Hassall Grove - Oakhurst - Plumpton
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.75°, 150.84°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
2.96 km²
Elevation
58m

🛒 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 Plumpton by offence type, year and trend.

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$430
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
3.5 people
Median Age
34 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.7%

12 state housing + 6 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
9,209
Census 2021
10,070
9.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,620
Income 2021
$42,016
18.0% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,504
Born Overseas 5,163

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Philippines 1,641
  • 2. Fiji 560
  • 3. Pakistan 442
  • 4. India 437
  • 5. New Zealand 234
  • 6. Afghanistan 130
  • 7. Samoa 126
  • 8. Bangladesh 119
  • 9. Iraq 100
  • 10. Sri Lanka 86

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Filipino 2,298
Australian 1,507
English 1,140
Indian 1,095
Samoan 326
Irish 246
Chinese 245
Scottish 196
Maltese 188
Australian Aboriginal 165

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,512
Both parents born in Australia
7,464
Both parents born overseas
653
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
54.4%
Islam
17.8%
No Religion
10.6%
Hinduism
9.1%
Sikhism
1.6%
Buddhism
1.1%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
641 (6.4%)
5-14 years
1,613 (16.0%)
15-19 years
740 (7.3%)
20-24 years
774 (7.7%)
25-34 years
1,360 (13.5%)
35-44 years
1,421 (14.1%)
45-54 years
1,324 (13.1%)
55-64 years
1,176 (11.7%)
65-74 years
656 (6.5%)
75-84 years
252 (2.5%)
85+ years
112 (1.1%)

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