Plumpton, NSW 2761 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Plumpton is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2761, home to 10,070 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Blacktown local government area and roughly 36 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 10,070
- Median age
- 34 years
- Median household income
- $2,171 /week
- Median personal income
- $808 /week
- Median family income
- $2,228 /week
- Average household size
- 3.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Blacktown
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Blacktown
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Chifley
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $430 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Glendenning Public School
- Hassall Grove Public School
- Plumpton House School
- Plumpton Public School
- Plumpton High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 28 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 104 bus stops
- Rooty Hill Rd North After Florence St
- Rooty Hill Rd North Opp Florence St
- Lamb St Opp Royal Av
- Adrienne St At Armitage Dr
- Adrienne St After Armitage Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 7 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 62 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
- 47 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), 36.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 54.5% of the 3,069 resolvable premises in Plumpton. 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: 54.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 41.0%
- Fibre to the Building: 4.3%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 0.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,371 across postcode 2761 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 465 theft, 420 violent offences, 125 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Plumpton?
Plumpton (NSW 2761) had 10,070 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the Blacktown local government area.
What is the median rent in Plumpton?
The median advertised rent in Plumpton is $430/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Plumpton?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Plumpton covering government sectors. Nearest include: Glendenning Public School (0.5 km), Hassall Grove Public School (1.1 km), Plumpton House School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Plumpton?
Plumpton is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (54.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Plumpton?
Across postcode 2761, 1,371 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (465), violent (420), vehicle theft (125). 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 Plumpton?
In Plumpton, 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 (36 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Plumpton?
104 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Plumpton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 28 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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