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Prestons

NSW 2170 • Greater Sydney

15,694
Population (2021)
$39,364
Median Income
9.21 km²
Area
$520/wk
Median Rent
New DevelopmentMulticulturalAffordableFamily-Friendly

About Prestons

Prestons is a growing suburb in Sydney's south-west, where over 15,000 residents enjoy newer housing and improving amenities. Part of Liverpool's expansion zone, it offers relative affordability while remaining connected to Liverpool's services. The demographics skew young and multicultural, with significant South Asian and Middle Eastern communities.

Local shopping centres serve daily needs, while Liverpool's major retail is minutes away. Parks and new schools have been developed to serve the growing population. Prestons attracts young families seeking affordable new homes within commuting distance of Liverpool and Sydney. It's south-west Sydney's growth zone—new suburbs for new families.

Prestons falls under postcode 2170 and is governed by Liverpool Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Leppington electorate.

📰 Featured In

🌍 Most Multicultural Suburbs in Sydney

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2170
Urban Area
Liverpool - West
LGA / Council
Liverpool
Federal Electorate
Werriwa
State Electorate
Leppington
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.94°, 150.87°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
9.21 km²
Elevation
28m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    1975 - 1985 Camden Valley Way Prestons 2170 NSW

🎓 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 Prestons by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Prestons Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$520
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,200
Avg Household Size
3.6 people
Median Age
34 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.1%

33 state housing + 11 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
15,313
Census 2021
15,694
▲ 2.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$36,244
Income 2021
$39,364
▲ 8.6% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 8,309
Born Overseas 6,757

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Fiji 952
  • 2. Iraq 534
  • 3. India 499
  • 4. Philippines 475
  • 5. Lebanon 308
  • 6. Pakistan 302
  • 7. Vietnam 300
  • 8. New Zealand 235
  • 9. Turkey 200
  • 10. China 142

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,238
English 1,639
Indian 1,618
Lebanese 991
Filipino 726
Italian 722
Chinese 690
Vietnamese 500
Irish 367
Serbian 357

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,471
Both parents born in Australia
10,778
Both parents born overseas
1,664
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.0%
Islam
21.7%
No Religion
11.2%
Hinduism
8.6%
Buddhism
3.8%
Sikhism
0.9%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
929 (5.9%)
5-14 years
2,602 (16.6%)
15-19 years
1,400 (8.9%)
20-24 years
1,215 (7.7%)
25-34 years
1,749 (11.1%)
35-44 years
2,171 (13.8%)
45-54 years
2,339 (14.9%)
55-64 years
1,761 (11.2%)
65-74 years
857 (5.5%)
75-84 years
446 (2.8%)
85+ years
225 (1.4%)

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