Mount Druitt, NSW 2770 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Mount Druitt is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2770, home to 16,986 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Blacktown local government area and roughly 39 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 16,986
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $1,478 /week
- Median personal income
- $608 /week
- Median family income
- $1,625 /week
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.1
- Local government area
- Blacktown
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Blacktown
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- McMahon
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $355 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,815
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
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 Curb serves 31.3% of the 7,217 resolvable premises in Mount Druitt. Most premises here connect via fibre to a small pit on the kerb, then a short copper run into the home. Speeds up to NBN 250 are available on most addresses.
- Fibre to the Premises: 30.7%
- Fibre to the Curb: 31.3%
- Fibre to the Building: 17.4%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 20.6%
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 Mount Druitt?
Mount Druitt (NSW 2770) had 16,986 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Blacktown local government area.
What is the median rent in Mount Druitt?
The median advertised rent in Mount Druitt is $355/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Mount Druitt?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Mount Druitt 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 Mount Druitt?
Mount Druitt is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (31.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Mount Druitt?
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 Mount Druitt?
In Mount Druitt, 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 Mount Druitt?
121 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Mount Druitt 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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