Ropes Crossing
NSW 2760 • Greater Sydney
About Ropes Crossing
Ropes Crossing is a major urban suburb in Sydney's outer west, located approximately 50 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Blacktown. Home to 7,280 residents across 5.5 square kilometres, the suburb has grown steadily with its population increasing from 6,171 in 2016 to over 7,200 by 2021. With a median age of just 31 and an average household size of 3.3 persons, it is a young, family-oriented community with one of western Sydney's most notably diverse, multicultural populations.
Ropes Crossing is home to a Coles supermarket at Central Place and local schools, parks, and community facilities typical of a growing outer-suburban area. The suburb has significant Indian, Filipino, and Samoan populations alongside a broad mix of other backgrounds, with over 40% of residents born overseas. Relatively affordable housing — with a median rent of around 80 per week — continues to attract young families seeking modern homes within commuting distance of Blacktown and Penrith.
Ropes Crossing falls under postcode 2760 and is governed by Blacktown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Londonderry electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesCentral Place Ropes Crossing 2760 NSW
Schools
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Bennett Road Public School ICSEA 912100-114 Bennett Rd
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Chifley College Dunheved Campus ICSEA 870Maple Rd
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Colyton High School ICSEA 922Carpenter St
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 Ropes Crossing by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Ropes Crossing Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Ropes Crossing" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
7 state housing + 39 community housing dwellings (ABS 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. India 677
- 2. Philippines 615
- 3. New Zealand 324
- 4. Fiji 169
- 5. Bangladesh 128
- 6. Pakistan 117
- 7. Samoa 111
- 8. Sri Lanka 98
- 9. Nepal 95
- 10. England 80
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)