Whalan
NSW 2770 • Greater Sydney
About Whalan
Whalan is a residential suburb in Sydney's western suburbs, located within the City of Blacktown approximately 45 kilometres west of the Sydney CBD. With a population of 5,929 and a median age of 34, the suburb forms part of the Mount Druitt urban area and is characterised by a diverse community with a significant Indigenous population. A median household income of $1,160 per week and a high proportion of social housing — nearly 30 per cent of dwellings — reflect Whalan's status as one of Greater Sydney's more affordable and socially diverse suburbs.
Whalan is well-served by the nearby Mount Druitt town centre, which provides shopping, healthcare, and community services, and is close to Mount Druitt railway station on the T1 Western line for easy access to Parramatta and the Sydney CBD. The suburb features local parks and green spaces, and residents benefit from a range of community programs and services that support its diverse population. Whalan's affordable housing and proximity to employment and transport make it an accessible entry point into Sydney's property market for young families and first-home buyers.
Whalan falls under postcode 2770 and is governed by Blacktown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mount Druitt electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bidwill Public School ICSEA 825Bunya Rd
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39 Mackellar Rd
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Chifley College Bidwill Campus ICSEA 849Bunya Rd
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Blackett Public School ICSEA 839Boldrewood Rd
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Dawson Public School ICSEA 898Stuart Rd
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Emerton Public School ICSEA 873Hindemith Ave
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Weber Crescent
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Hebersham Public School ICSEA 904Andover Cres
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Lethbridge Park Public School ICSEA 855Copeland Rd
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106-114 Mount Druitt Road
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Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus ICSEA 864Stuart St
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Chifley College Senior Campus ICSEA 894North Pde
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Colyton Public School ICSEA 1007Nelson St
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91 North Parade
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Chifley College Shalvey Campus ICSEA 828Noumea St
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Halinda School ICSEA 955Karangi Rd
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Madang Avenue Public School ICSEA 864Mimika Ave
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 Whalan by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Whalan Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Whalan" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
545 state housing + 13 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. New Zealand 219
- 2. Philippines 205
- 3. Samoa 145
- 4. Fiji 105
- 5. England 68
- 6. India 66
- 7. Iraq 66
- 8. Pakistan 56
- 9. Bangladesh 52
- 10. Lebanon 35
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)