NSW · Fairfield Council

Mount Pritchard, 2170

Est. population · Jun 2025

9,653

Growth (1 yr)

-0.3%

Growth (5 yr)

+0.1%

Median age

36

Median income

$1,396/wk

Employment rate

40.8%

Median house price · October to December 2025

$1,323,000

Languages at home

64.4%non-English

Most common: Vietnamese, Arabic, Serbian

2021 Census · usual residence

  • Green suburb
  • Education hub
  • Excellent transport
  • Café precinct
What Mount Pritchard is known for: Green suburb, Education hub, Excellent transport, Café precinct

Suburb profile

Mount Pritchard sits up in the Fairfield Council hills, a established suburb where elevation and tree cover define the mood. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Most local households sit in a multicultural mix, with overseas-born residents and languages other than English common at home.

Families have many nearby school and early-learning options to choose from. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses cover longer journeys across the metro area.

Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.

Desirability lands around average here: softer community and employment, plus safety weighing on the result versus similar metro suburbs, even with local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus growth momentum holding up better.

At a glance

Mount Pritchard snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$1.32M

+8.4% change

Median rent

$600/wk

Houses $700 · Units $560

Population (ERP)

9,653

-0.3% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

4.7%

Census unoccupied dwellings

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Safety

95th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

6th

percentile in NSW

Advantage (IRSAD)

1/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

26th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$560
Houses (January to March 2026)
$700
All types (January to March 2026)
$600
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
962
Median house price (October to December 2025)
$1,323,000
Median price change
+8.4%

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

9,653(June 2025)

-0.3% annual · +0.1% over 5 years · 6th percentile in NSW

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
-0.3%
5-year growth
+0.1%
Change in 1 year
-29
Change in 5 years
+14
Growth rank in NSW
6th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~10,050), extrapolated at +0.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
10,426
Median age
36
Median household income / week
$1,396
Dwelling vacancy
4.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
152 of 3,234
Median monthly mortgage
$1,950
Employment rate
40.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
2,679 / 288 / 106

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
1,628
Against the person
218
Against property
352
Rate per 1,000 residents
168.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 48 residents
State safety percentile
95.3th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+9.3%

Most common offence types

  • Breach Bail Conditions1437
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault763
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment793
  • Malicious Damage To Property677
  • Transport Regulatory Offences8364

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statisticsNSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
12
Median school ICSEA (12 schools)
953.5
Median ICSEA percentile
26th
School list
  • Mount Pritchard Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 951 · 25th percentile · LBOTE 77% · 368 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Mount Pritchard East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 943 · 22th percentile · LBOTE 68% · 214 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
  • Les Powell SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 956 · 27th percentile · LBOTE 92% · 76 students · Top SEA quarter 9% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
  • Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount PritchardPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1053 · 69th percentile · LBOTE 97% · 819 students · Top SEA quarter 22% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
  • Bonnyrigg High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 962 · 30th percentile · LBOTE 91% · 1,642 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
  • Heckenberg Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 848 · 5th percentile · LBOTE 65% · 209 students · Top SEA quarter 1% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
  • Ashcroft Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 887 · 8th percentile · LBOTE 70% · 284 students · Top SEA quarter 0% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
  • Harrington Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1000 · 47th percentile · LBOTE 98% · 740 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Marsden Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 977 · 36th percentile · LBOTE 90% · 726 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Sadleir Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 883 · 8th percentile · LBOTE 82% · 351 students · Top SEA quarter 1% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

153 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Elizabeth Dr After Hemphill Av
  • Elizabeth Dr After North Liverpool Rd
  • Elizabeth Dr At Meadows Rd
  • Elizabeth Dr At Tedwin St
  • Elizabeth Dr Opp Marum St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

  • Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0)Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed

Amenities

158 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

12 restaurants · 1 pubs · 2 bars · 2 supermarkets · 5 fast food · 2 places of worship · 4 playgrounds · 4 petrol stations

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Good local dining options20 food & drink venues nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life15 parks mapped in suburb, 4 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport153 public transport stops
  • Good everyday shopping nearby6 shops and services
Walkability proxy
85/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
1.92
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.44
Food & drink(20)
  • Bar
  • MountiesBar

    254 Humphries Road, Mount Pritchard

  • Domino'sFast food
  • Domino'sFast food

    Unit Shop 4 169-179 Meadows Road, Mount Pritchard

  • Kebab KingFast food
  • Pritchard SeafoodFast food
  • Red RoosterFast food

    177 Meadows Road, Mount Pritchard

  • Pub
  • 2 FoodiesRestaurant
  • Bau TruongRestaurant
  • Jumbo SeafoodRestaurant
  • Manoosh HouseRestaurant

    Unit 1 169 Meadows Road, Mount Pritchard

  • Pho 66 & Tee N CaitRestaurant
  • Pritchard SeafoodRestaurant

    Unit 2 163 Meadows Road, Mount Pritchard

  • QUÁN THANH LONGRestaurant

    130-140 Meadows Road, Mount Pritchard

  • Restaurant

    360 Elizabeth Drive, Mount Pritchard

  • Seher Indian CuisineRestaurant
  • Tesla 369Restaurant
  • The Boyz Charcoal ChickenRestaurant

    Unit 4 163 Meadows Road, Mount Pritchard

  • Vaz's KitchenRestaurant

    360 Elizabeth Drive, Mount Pritchard

Shopping(6)
  • Mt. Pritchard Halal MeatsButcher

    Unit 9

  • Convenience store
  • Mt Prichard Mini MarketConvenience store

    Unit 8

  • Mount Pritchard Fruit MarketGreengrocer

    163 Meadows Road, Mount Pritchard

  • Sam's SupermarketSupermarket
  • Supersave MarketSupermarket
Community(3)
  • Les Powell SchoolSchool

    Mount Pritchard

  • Mount Pritchard East Public SchoolSchool
  • Mount Pritchard Public SchoolSchool

    Mount Pritchard

Sport & outdoors(22)
  • Anderson ParkPark
  • Crayford ParkPark
  • Finlay ParkPark
  • Fiona ParkPark
  • Grainger ParkPark
  • Hilltop ParkPark
  • Hitter ParkPark
  • Joe Broad ReservePark
  • Lalich Avenue ReservePark
  • Nolan ParkPark
  • Park (3)
  • Prout ParkPark
  • Reservoir ParkPark
  • Playground (4)
  • Field 1Sports field
  • Field 2Sports field
  • Sports field
Entertainment(1)
  • Liverpool LookoutViewpoint
Transport(72)

72 bus stops

Other(20)
  • BWSAlcohol

    360 Elizabeth Drive

  • iLash AngelsBeauty salon

    Unit 10

  • ReLash Studio - Eyelash Extension Specialists • TRAINING • STUDIO • SUPPLIES •Beauty salon

    Unit 2 169-175 Meadows Road, Mount Pritchard

  • Meadows AutomotiveCar repair
  • Mt Pritchard AutomotiveCar repair
  • Phil Johnson Smash RepairsCar repair
  • SoftwashCar wash

    Cabramatta Road West, Mount Pritchard

  • Hotel

    360 Elizabeth Drive, Mount Pritchard

  • Pritchard's HotelHotel

    360 Elizabeth Drive, Mount Pritchard

  • Parking (15)
  • 7-ElevenPetrol station
  • Metro Mt PritchardPetrol station

    472 Cabramatta Road, Mount Pritchard

  • Petrol station
  • SpeedwayPetrol station
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsPlace of worship

    1 Lookout Drive, Mount Pritchard

  • Victory Baptist ChurchPlace of worship

    317 Elizabeth Drive, Mount Pritchard

  • Post Box
  • Mount Prichard LPOPost office
  • Shelter
  • Mems Discount TyresTyres

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

12 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Anderson ParkPark
  • Crayford ParkPark
  • Finlay ParkPark
  • Fiona ParkPark
  • Grainger ParkPark
  • Hilltop ParkPark
  • Hitter ParkPark
  • Joe Broad ReservePark
  • Lalich Avenue ReservePark
  • Nolan ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
15
Parks (OSM)
15

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Places of worship

2 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

    1 Lookout Drive, Mount Pritchard

  • Victory Baptist Church

    317 Elizabeth Drive, Mount Pritchard

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Sydney Southwest Private Hospital (2.8 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
258
Participants per 1,000 residents
26.7

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
25° / 17°
Rainfall
321 mm · ~40 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
22° / 14°
Rainfall
359 mm · ~45 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
17° / 8°
Rainfall
263 mm · ~33 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
21° / 12°
Rainfall
242 mm · ~30 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.

2026· 7 proposals
  • August 2026

  • Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure
    6 WAKELIN AVENUE MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Under Assessment
  • May 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    9 HUTCHENS AVENUE MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Determined
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care; Hours of operation and trading
    59 HEMPHILL AVENUE MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Withdrawn
  • April 2026

  • Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    179 TOWNVIEW ROAD MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Determined
  • March 2026

  • Demolition; Subdivision
    15 O'SHANNASSY STREET MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Determined
  • January 2026

  • Subdivision
    170 MEADOWS ROAD MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Determined
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care
    32 PRITCHARD STREET MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Under Assessment
2025· 14 proposals
  • December 2025

  • Subdivision
    16 HEMPHILL AVENUE MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Determined
  • October 2025

  • Pub; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise
    360 ELIZABETH DRIVE MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Determined
  • September 2025

  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure
    37 PRITCHARD STREET MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Health services facility
    2 DRYSDALE ROAD MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Determined
  • July 2025

  • Demolition
    37 PRITCHARD STREET MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Manufactured home; Residential Accommodation
    6 HAIG STREET MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Withdrawn
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club
    101 MEADOWS ROAD MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Determined
  • June 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    69A ANDERSON AVENUE MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Determined
  • May 2025

  • Pub; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise
    360 ELIZABETH DRIVE MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Determined
  • April 2025

  • Attached dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    29 DAVID STREET MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Determined
  • Subdivision
    20 ROSE AVENUE MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Determined
  • March 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care
    162 MEADOWS ROAD MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Determined
  • January 2025

  • Attached dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    96-98 HEMPHILL AVENUE MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    68 PRITCHARD STREET MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Determined
2024· 20 proposals
  • December 2024

  • Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure
    14 FLOREY CRESCENT MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Determined
  • November 2024

  • Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure
    136 HEMPHILL AVENUE MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club
    101 MEADOWS ROAD MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    11 RACHEL CRESCENT MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Determined
  • Attached dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    29 DAVID STREET MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    9 MILLER PLACE MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Determined
  • September 2024

  • Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    73 RESERVOIR ROAD MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Infrastructure
    12 HEMPHILL AVENUE MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Determined
  • August 2024

  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure
    131 TOWNVIEW ROAD MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure
    39 PHYLLIS STREET MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Determined
  • July 2024

  • Pub; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise
    360 ELIZABETH DRIVE MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    614 CABRAMATTA ROAD WEST MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Withdrawn
  • June 2024

  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure
    99 HEMPHILL AVENUE MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Determined
  • Pub; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise
    360 ELIZABETH DRIVE MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Determined
  • May 2024

  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure
    30 TOBYS BOULEVARD MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    69A ANDERSON AVENUE MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    69B ANDERSON AVENUE MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    4 SIDON PLACE MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Determined
  • Restaurant or cafe; Hours of operation and trading
    52 MEADOWS ROAD MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Determined
  • April 2024

  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure
    131 TOWNVIEW ROAD MOUNT PRITCHARD 2170Withdrawn

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Fowler
Member of Parliament
Dai LE (Independent)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
119,951
Turnout (2025)
90.0%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+12.3 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 31.8%Labor 68.2%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.2 km away).

Coalition 29.9%Labor 70.1%

1.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +9.6 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Mount Pritchard (Fowler)Labor 67.3% · Coalition 32.7% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
  • Mount Pritchard EastLabor 74.3% · Coalition 25.7% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
  • Bonnyrigg Central (Fowler)Labor 75.5% · Coalition 24.5% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
  • Liverpool CentralLabor 71.4% · Coalition 28.6% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
  • Cabramatta West CentralLabor 75.1% · Coalition 24.9% TPP (2025)1.9 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Compare with

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

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