Toongabbie

NSW 2146 • Greater Sydney

16,177
Population (2021)
$43,836
Median Income
4.73 km²
Area
39m
Elevation
MulticulturalAffordableFamily-FriendlyTrain Connected

About Toongabbie

Toongabbie is a multicultural Western Sydney suburb where over 16,000 residents from diverse backgrounds—particularly Indian, Fijian, and Filipino—have built strong communities. The train station provides T1 Western Line connectivity, and proximity to Parramatta adds employment access. The suburb maintains an affordable, family-focused character.

Portico Plaza provides local shopping, while the strip shops along Aurelia Street feature Indian grocers, Fijian restaurants, and diverse Asian businesses. The community centres serve the suburb's varied populations, and parks provide family recreation. Toongabbie attracts working families from South Asian and Pacific Islander backgrounds seeking affordable homes with cultural community support. It's genuine multicultural suburbia.

Toongabbie falls under postcode 2146 and is governed by Blacktown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Prospect electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2146
Urban Area
Blacktown - South
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.79°, 150.95°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
4.73 km²
Elevation
39m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$420
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
35 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
14,337
Census 2021
16,177
12.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,996
Income 2021
$43,836
25.3% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 7,092
Born Overseas 8,298

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 3,310
  • 2. Sri Lanka 970
  • 3. Philippines 434
  • 4. China 432
  • 5. Nepal 341
  • 6. New Zealand 267
  • 7. South Korea 179
  • 8. Fiji 159
  • 9. England 158
  • 10. Lebanon 155
  • 11. Malta 115
  • 12. Pakistan 111
  • 13. Bangladesh 102
  • 14. Hong Kong 89
  • 15. Indonesia 81

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Indian 3,276
Australian 2,527
English 2,371
Chinese 1,019
Irish 763
Filipino 555
Scottish 534
Lebanese 433
Maltese 359
Sri Lankan 315

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,338
Both parents born in Australia
10,978
Both parents born overseas
1,054
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
39.9%
Hinduism
27.6%
No Religion
15.8%
Islam
4.1%
Sikhism
3.2%
Buddhism
2.4%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,174 (7.3%)
5-14 years
2,081 (12.9%)
15-19 years
847 (5.2%)
20-24 years
1,020 (6.3%)
25-34 years
2,700 (16.7%)
35-44 years
2,873 (17.8%)
45-54 years
1,888 (11.7%)
55-64 years
1,528 (9.4%)
65-74 years
1,201 (7.4%)
75-84 years
665 (4.1%)
85+ years
209 (1.3%)

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