The Ponds, NSW 2769 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
The Ponds is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2769, home to 16,315 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Blacktown local government area and roughly 33 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 16,315
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $3,285 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,207 /week
- Median family income
- $3,281 /week
- Average household size
- 3.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Blacktown
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Blacktown
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Greenway
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $643 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,000
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Riverbank Public School
- John Palmer Public School
- The Ponds High School
- The Ponds School
- Barnier Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 20 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 metro stops, 88 bus stops
- Riverbank Dr At Lagoon St
- Riverbank Dr At Ivory St
- Ridgeline Dr At Estuary Cres
- Ridgeline Dr Opp Estuary Cres
- Tallawong Station, Platform 3
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 4 restaurants
- 59 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 supermarkets
- 44 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), 33.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 88.7% of the 5,475 resolvable premises in The Ponds. 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: 88.7%
- Fibre to the Curb: 1.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 9.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 235 across postcode 2769 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 9% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 92 violent offences, 44 theft, 33 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of The Ponds?
The Ponds (NSW 2769) had 16,315 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 The Ponds?
The median advertised rent in The Ponds is $643/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in The Ponds?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near The Ponds covering government sectors. Nearest include: Riverbank Public School (0.6 km), John Palmer Public School (0.6 km), The Ponds High School (0.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in The Ponds?
The Ponds is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (88.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is The Ponds?
Across postcode 2769, 235 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (92), theft (44), vehicle theft (33). 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 The Ponds?
In The Ponds, 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 (33 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in The Ponds?
90 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the The Ponds centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 20 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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