Austral, NSW 2179 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Austral is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2179, home to 6,847 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Camden local government area and roughly 37 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,847
- Median age
- 31 years
- Median household income
- $2,168 /week
- Median personal income
- $930 /week
- Median family income
- $2,224 /week
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Liverpool
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - South West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Werriwa
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $520 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,535
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Austral Public School
- Greenway Park Public School
- Leppington Public School
- John Edmondson High School
- Hoxton Park Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 14 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 29 bus stops
- Edmondson Av Opp Austral Public School
- Austral Public School, Tenth Av
- Edmondson Av Before Tenth Av
- Austral Public School, Edmondson Av
- Edmondson Av Before Hopkins Pl
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 supermarket
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 37.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 96.1% of the 8,056 resolvable premises in Austral. 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: 96.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 3.4%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.1%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 0.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,129 across postcode 2179 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 19% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 341 violent offences, 310 theft, 148 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Austral?
Austral (NSW 2179) had 6,847 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 31. It sits within the Liverpool local government area.
What is the median rent in Austral?
The median advertised rent in Austral is $520/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Austral?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Austral covering government sectors. Nearest include: Austral Public School (0.2 km), Greenway Park Public School (2.4 km), Leppington Public School (2.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Austral?
Austral is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (96.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Austral?
Across postcode 2179, 1,129 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (341), theft (310), property damage (148). 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 Austral?
In Austral, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (37.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Austral?
29 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Austral centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 14 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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