Ropes Crossing, NSW 2760 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Ropes Crossing is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2760, home to 7,280 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Blacktown local government area and roughly 43 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 7,280
- Median age
- 31 years
- Median household income
- $2,216 /week
- Median personal income
- $958 /week
- Median family income
- $2,317 /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
- Lindsay
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $480 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,300
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Ropes Crossing Public School
- Willmot Public School
- Lethbridge Park Public School
- Tregear Public School
- Chifley College Dunheved Campus
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 14 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 52 bus stops
- Ropes Crossing Bvd Opp Avoca St
- Ropes Crossing Bvd Before Avoca St
- Beston Dr Opp Meredith Av
- Beston Dr At Meredith Av
- Hallow Pde Before Ropes Cross Bvd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 29 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
- 24 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), 42.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 63.8% of the 1,333 resolvable premises in Ropes Crossing. 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: 63.8%
- Fibre to the Curb: 21.8%
- Fibre to the Building: 14.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,256 across postcode 2760 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 919 violent offences, 875 theft, 371 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ropes Crossing?
Ropes Crossing (NSW 2760) had 7,280 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 31. It sits within the Blacktown local government area.
What is the median rent in Ropes Crossing?
The median advertised rent in Ropes Crossing is $480/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Ropes Crossing?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Ropes Crossing covering government sectors. Nearest include: Ropes Crossing Public School (0.6 km), Willmot Public School (1.4 km), Lethbridge Park Public School (2.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Ropes Crossing?
Ropes Crossing is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (63.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Ropes Crossing?
Across postcode 2760, 3,256 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (919), theft (875), property damage (371). 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 Ropes Crossing?
In Ropes Crossing, 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 (42.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Ropes Crossing?
52 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Ropes Crossing centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 14 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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