Catherine Field, NSW 2557 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Catherine Field is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2557, home to 2,609 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Liverpool local government area and roughly 42 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,609
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $2,316 /week
- Median personal income
- $885 /week
- Median family income
- $2,298 /week
- Average household size
- 3.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Camden
- 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
- $2,500
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Gledswood Hills Public School
- Barramurra Public School
- Gledswood Hills High School
- Gregory Hills Public School
- Oran Park High School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 20 bus stops
- Deepfields Rd Opp Chisholm Rd
- 150 Catherine Fields Rd
- Deepfields Rd At Camden Valley Way
- Camden Valley Way At Deepfields Rd
- Camden Valley Way Opp Deepfields Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 restaurants
- 3 parks and reserves
- 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), 42.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 91.3% of the 1,736 resolvable premises in Catherine Field. 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: 91.3%
- Fibre to the Curb: 8.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 819 across postcode 2557 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 234 violent offences, 219 theft, 115 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Catherine Field?
Catherine Field (NSW 2557) had 2,609 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Camden local government area.
What is the median rent in Catherine Field?
The median advertised rent in Catherine Field is $520/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Catherine Field?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Catherine Field covering government sectors. Nearest include: Gledswood Hills Public School (2.1 km), Barramurra Public School (2.8 km), Gledswood Hills High School (3.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Catherine Field?
Catherine Field is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (91.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Catherine Field?
Across postcode 2557, 819 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (234), theft (219), property damage (115). 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 Catherine Field?
In Catherine Field, 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 (42.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Catherine Field?
20 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Catherine Field centroid. 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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