Loftus, NSW 2232 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Loftus is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2232, home to 4,190 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Sutherland local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 25 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,190
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $2,425 /week
- Median personal income
- $939 /week
- Median family income
- $2,791 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Sutherland Shire
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Sutherland
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hughes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $550 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Cook School
- Loftus Public School
- Minerva School
- Sutherland Public School
- Woronora River Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 31 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 5 train stops, 66 bus stops
- Sixth Av Before Loftus Av
- CCP Loftus Av Nth
- Sixth Av At National Av
- Loftus Av Opp Loftus Station
- Loftus Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 13 cafés
- 18 restaurants
- 5 pubs and bars
- 56 parks and reserves
- 6 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 libraries
- 3 supermarkets
- 31 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), 26.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 52.3% of the 1,609 resolvable premises in Loftus. 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: 52.3%
- Fibre to the Curb: 47.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,265 across postcode 2232 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 348 violent offences, 315 theft, 153 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Loftus?
Loftus (NSW 2232) had 4,190 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Sutherland Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Loftus?
The median advertised rent in Loftus is $550/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Loftus?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Loftus covering government sectors. Nearest include: Cook School (0.3 km), Loftus Public School (0.4 km), Minerva School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Loftus?
Loftus is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (52.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Loftus?
Across postcode 2232, 1,265 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (348), theft (315), property damage (153). 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 Loftus?
In Loftus, 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 (26.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Loftus?
71 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Loftus centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 31 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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