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.

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Snapshot

Median rent$520 /wk
Population2,609
Median age33
Area10.3 km²
To CBD42 km
LGACamden

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
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$520 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,500
Rent share of household income
22%

Schools

  • Gledswood Hills Public School Primary · Government
  • Barramurra Public School Primary · Government
  • Gledswood Hills High School Secondary · Government
  • Gregory Hills Public School Primary · Government
  • Oran Park High School Secondary · Government

Transport

  • Within 1.6 km: 20 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Deepfields Rd Opp Chisholm Rd bus · 810 m
  • 150 Catherine Fields Rd bus · 865 m
  • Deepfields Rd At Camden Valley Way bus · 868 m
  • Camden Valley Way At Deepfields Rd bus · 887 m
  • Camden Valley Way Opp Deepfields Rd bus · 920 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 5 restaurants
  • 3 parks and reserves
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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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.

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