Minchinbury, NSW 2770 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Minchinbury is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2770, home to 5,778 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Blacktown local government area and roughly 39 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,778
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $2,208 /week
- Median personal income
- $832 /week
- Median family income
- $2,264 /week
- Average household size
- 3.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Blacktown
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Blacktown
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- McMahon
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $450 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Whalan Public School
- Halinda School
- Madang Avenue Public School
- Mount Druitt Public School
- Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 41 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 121 bus stops
- Luxford Rd Opp Gasmata Cres
- Bulolo Dr At Tamaro Av
- Bulolo Dr Opp Kikori Cres
- Bulolo Dr At Ellengowan Cres
- Bulolo Dr After Kikori Cres
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 29 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 72 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 supermarkets
- 50 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), 38.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 51.2% of the 2,224 resolvable premises in Minchinbury. 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: 51.2%
- Fibre to the Curb: 44.1%
- Fibre to the Building: 4.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 7,694 across postcode 2770 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 2,638 violent offences, 1,793 theft, 905 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Minchinbury?
Minchinbury (NSW 2770) had 5,778 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Blacktown local government area.
What is the median rent in Minchinbury?
The median advertised rent in Minchinbury is $450/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Minchinbury?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Minchinbury covering government sectors. Nearest include: Whalan Public School (0.4 km), Halinda School (0.4 km), Madang Avenue Public School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Minchinbury?
Minchinbury is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (51.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Minchinbury?
Across postcode 2770, 7,694 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (2,638), theft (1,793), property damage (905). 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 Minchinbury?
In Minchinbury, 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 (38.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Minchinbury?
121 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Minchinbury centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 41 bus 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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