Airds, NSW 2560 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Airds is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2560, home to 3,265 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Wollongong local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 54 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,265
- Median age
- 29 years
- Median household income
- $944 /week
- Median personal income
- $451 /week
- Median family income
- $1,111 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Campbelltown (NSW)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer South West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macarthur
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $220 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,210
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Dorchester School
- Briar Road Public School
- Airds High School
- John Warby Public School
- Woodland Road Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 33 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 100 bus stops
- Greengate Rd At Burrundulla Cres
- Greengate Rd After Rawdon Pl
- Briar Road Public School, Briar Rd
- Briar Rd Opp Briair Road Public School
- Greengate Rd At Wallinga Pl
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 restaurant
- 2 pubs and bars
- 34 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
- 6 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 24.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 64.0% of the 1,521 resolvable premises in Airds. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 64.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 36.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 6,031 across postcode 2560 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,882 violent offences, 1,509 theft, 696 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Airds?
Airds (NSW 2560) had 3,265 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 29. It sits within the Campbelltown (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in Airds?
The median advertised rent in Airds is $220/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Airds?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Airds covering government sectors. Nearest include: Dorchester School (0.2 km), Briar Road Public School (0.2 km), Airds High School (0.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Airds?
Airds is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (64% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Airds?
Across postcode 2560, 6,031 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,882), theft (1,509), property damage (696). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Airds?
In Airds, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (24.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Airds?
100 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Airds centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 33 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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