Crestwood, NSW 2153 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Crestwood is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2153, home to 4,936 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Parramatta local government area and roughly 28 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,936
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $1,719 /week
- Median personal income
- $982 /week
- Median family income
- $2,170 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Capital Region
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mitchell
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $320 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Bella Vista Public School
- Glenwood High School
- Parklea Public School
- Crestwood High School
- Kellyville Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 metro stops, 33 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 metro stops, 124 bus stops
- Edgewater Dr At Ashburn Cl
- Edgewater Dr Opp Rowanbrae Cres
- Fairway Dr After Kimber Cres
- Fairway Dr Opp Kimber Cres
- Norwest Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 cafés
- 27 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 39 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 supermarkets
- 22 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), 27.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 97.2% of the 2,850 resolvable premises in Crestwood. 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: 97.2%
- Fibre to the Building: 2.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,294 across postcode 2153 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 392 theft, 356 violent offences, 142 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Crestwood?
Crestwood (NSW 2153) had 4,936 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional local government area.
What is the median rent in Crestwood?
The median advertised rent in Crestwood is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Crestwood?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Crestwood covering government sectors. Nearest include: Bella Vista Public School (0.6 km), Glenwood High School (1.7 km), Parklea Public School (2.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Crestwood?
Crestwood is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (97.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Crestwood?
Across postcode 2153, 1,294 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (392), violent (356), property damage (142). 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 Crestwood?
In Crestwood, 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 (27.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Crestwood?
128 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Crestwood centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 33 bus stops, 2 metro 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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