NSW · Liverpool Council
Cartwright, NSW, 2168
Desirability index
#732 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Cartwright is a smaller suburban community in the Liverpool area, home to around 2,616 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 3,335 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+2%), roughly 1274.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $600 (flats $500, houses $600), 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 2,616
- Median age
- 35
- Median household income / week
- $826
- Dwelling vacancy
- 12.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 131 of 1,026
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,755
- Employment rate
- 25.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 111 / 35 / 333
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $500
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $600
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $600
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 169
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 3,335
- Against the person
- 1,030
- Against property
- 1,058
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 1,274.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 3 residents
- State safety percentile
- 37.2th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +1.5%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order188
- Breach Bail Conditions401
- Domestic Violence Related Assault371
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment316
- Malicious Damage To Property287
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 920
- Cartwright Public SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
17 public transport stops in this suburb
- Hoxton Park Rd After Cartwright Av
- Hoxton Park Rd At Balmain Rd
- Hoxton Park Rd At Mawson Dr
- Hoxton Park Rd Before Edgeworth Pl
- Hoxton Park Rd Opp Liverpool Catholic Club
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
32 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
May 2026
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure1 EMERALD PLACE CARTWRIGHT 2168Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation151 WILLAN DRIVE CARTWRIGHT 2168Under Assessment
2025· 7 proposals
November 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 HUNTLEY PLACE CARTWRIGHT 2168Determined
October 2025
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling38 WIANAMATTA DRIVE CARTWRIGHT 2168Determined
September 2025
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure1 EMERALD PLACE CARTWRIGHT 2168Determined
July 2025
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure183 HOXTON PARK ROAD CARTWRIGHT 2168Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation8 BALMAIN ROAD CARTWRIGHT 2168Determined
March 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure22 EDGEWORTH PLACE CARTWRIGHT 2168Withdrawn
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation9 ELRINGTON PLACE CARTWRIGHT 2168Determined
2024· 2 proposals
December 2024
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure183 HOXTON PARK ROAD CARTWRIGHT 2168Withdrawn
March 2024
- Subdivision; Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)30-32 HERMITAGE CRESCENT CARTWRIGHT 2168Determined
2023· 9 proposals
December 2023
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12 PERMIAN DRIVE CARTWRIGHT 2168Determined
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure56 MAWSON DRIVE CARTWRIGHT 2168Determined
November 2023
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure11 WOOLNOUGH PLACE CARTWRIGHT 2168Determined
August 2023
- Dwelling; Secondary dwelling; Demolition6 OPAL PLACE CARTWRIGHT 2168Determined
June 2023
- Dwelling; Secondary dwelling; Demolition6 OPAL PLACE CARTWRIGHT 2168Rejected
May 2023
- Dwelling; Secondary dwelling; Demolition6 Opal Place, Cartwright NSW 2168 / 662 / /236792Rejected
- Demolition; Shop top housing305 HOXTON PARK ROAD CARTWRIGHT 2168Determined
April 2023
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing56 MAWSON DRIVE CARTWRIGHT 2168Determined
March 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development78 WILLAN DRIVE CARTWRIGHT 2168Determined
2022· 9 proposals
November 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing; Other10 HOLTERMAN PLACE CARTWRIGHT 2168Determined
- Residential flat building311 HOXTON PARK ROAD CARTWRIGHT 2168Determined
- Semi-attached dwelling; Subdivision of land9 ELRINGTON PLACE CARTWRIGHT 2168Determined
August 2022
- Centre based childcare203 HOXTON PARK ROAD CARTWRIGHT 2168Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing113 WILLAN DRIVE CARTWRIGHT 2168Determined
July 2022
- Semi-attached dwelling; Subdivision of land; Garages, carports and car parking spaces103 WILLAN DRIVE CARTWRIGHT 2168Determined
April 2022
- Semi-attached dwelling105 WILLAN DRIVE CARTWRIGHT 2168Determined
March 2022
- Dwelling; Subdivision of land6 YAMPI PLACE CARTWRIGHT 2168Determined
February 2022
- Multi-dwelling housing113 WILLAN DRIVE CARTWRIGHT 2168Withdrawn
2021· 3 proposals
October 2021
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Earthworks / change in levels; Retaining walls, protection of trees24 WILLAN DRIVE CARTWRIGHT 2168Determined
May 2021
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition23 LAMONT PLACE CARTWRIGHT 2168Determined
February 2021
- Business premises219 HOXTON PARK ROAD CARTWRIGHT 2168Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
10 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Cartwright Av after Hoxton Park RdBus stop
- Cartwright Av at Mawson DrBus stop
- Cartwright Av opp Cartwright Public SchoolBus stop
- Cartwright Public School, Cartwright AvBus stop
- Hoxton Park Rd after Cartwright AvBus stop
- Hoxton Park Rd at Balmain RdBus stop
- Hoxton Park Rd at Mawson DrBus stop
- Hoxton Park Rd before Edgeworth PlBus stop
- Hoxton Park Rd opp Liverpool Catholic ClubBus stop
- Track
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
9 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Cartwright ParkPark
- Elouera Bushland ReserveNature reserve
- Hermitage ParkPark
- Logan ParkPark
- McGirr ParkPark
- Powell ParkPark
- Wianamatta ParkPark
- Willan ParkPark
- Yampi ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 8
- Parks (OSM)
- 8
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 1.3/100
- Cohort rank
- #732 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Hoxton Park Rd After Cartwright Avtransport
- Hoxton Park Rd At Balmain Rdtransport
- Hoxton Park Rd At Mawson Drtransport
- Hoxton Park Rd Before Edgeworth Pltransport
- Hoxton Park Rd Opp Liverpool Catholic Clubtransport
- Cartwright Parkgovernmentpark
- Elouera Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
- Hermitage Parkgovernmentpark
- Logan Parkgovernmentpark
- McGirr Parkgovernmentpark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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