Birrong, NSW 2143 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Birrong is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2143, home to 3,331 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Cumberland local government area and roughly 17 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,331
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $1,575 /week
- Median personal income
- $548 /week
- Median family income
- $1,639 /week
- Average household size
- 3.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Canterbury-Bankstown
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Inner South West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Blaxland
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $440 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,033
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Karningul School
- Regents Park Public School
- Birrong Girls High School
- Birrong Boys High School
- Birrong Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 28 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 6 train stops, 128 bus stops
- Carlingford St At Clapham St
- Auburn Rd Opp Karningul School
- Karningul School, Auburn Rd
- Auburn Rd At Morris St
- Regents Park Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 restaurant
- 1 pub or bar
- 55 parks and reserves
- 6 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 33 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), 17.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 58.5% of the 1,116 resolvable premises in Birrong. 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: 58.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 39.2%
- Fibre to the Building: 2.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 367 across postcode 2143 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 8% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 126 violent offences, 69 theft, 61 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Birrong?
Birrong (NSW 2143) had 3,331 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area.
What is the median rent in Birrong?
The median advertised rent in Birrong is $440/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Birrong?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Birrong covering government sectors. Nearest include: Karningul School (0.2 km), Regents Park Public School (0.3 km), Birrong Girls High School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Birrong?
Birrong is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (58.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Birrong?
Across postcode 2143, 367 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (126), theft (69), vehicle theft (61). 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 Birrong?
In Birrong, 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 (17.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Birrong?
134 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Birrong centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 28 bus stops, 2 train 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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