Mount Vernon, NSW 2178 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Mount Vernon is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2178, home to 1,235 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Fairfield local government area and roughly 34 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,235
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $3,177 /week
- Median personal income
- $917 /week
- Median family income
- $3,009 /week
- Average household size
- 3.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Penrith
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - South West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Werriwa
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $495 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,000
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Cecil Hills Public School
- Cecil Hills High School
- Bonnyrigg Heights Public School
- Bossley Park High School
- Edensor Park Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 5 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 18 bus stops
- Elizabeth Dr After Wallgrove Rd
- Elizabeth Dr Before Wallgrove Rd
- Cecil Rd Opp 102
- 102 Cecil Rd
- Cecil Rd After Washington Way [Virtual]
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 parks and reserves
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), 34.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 74.8% of the 337 resolvable premises in Mount Vernon. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 24.0%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 74.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 289 across postcode 2178 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 11% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 73 theft, 69 violent offences, 62 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon (NSW 2178) had 1,235 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Penrith local government area.
What is the median rent in Mount Vernon?
The median advertised rent in Mount Vernon is $495/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Mount Vernon?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Mount Vernon covering government sectors. Nearest include: Cecil Hills Public School (2 km), Cecil Hills High School (2.7 km), Bonnyrigg Heights Public School (3.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (74.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Mount Vernon?
Across postcode 2178, 289 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (73), violent (69), vehicle theft (62). 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 Vernon?
In Mount Vernon, 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 (34.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Mount Vernon?
18 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Mount Vernon centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 5 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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