Median house price
$1.44M
-0.6% change
NSW · Canterbury-Bankstown Council
Potts Hill, 2143
Population
1,454
Growth (1 yr)
+1.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.9%
Median age
31
Median income
$2,223/wk
Employment rate
56.1%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,436,000
Languages at home
70.6%non-English
Most common: Arabic, Vietnamese, Korean
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Potts Hill is a well-connected smaller community in Canterbury-Bankstown Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Young professionals and new households shape much of the local mix, with a strong presence of young families throughout. This is a strongly multicultural suburb: overseas-born and multilingual households make up much of the community.
Families have many nearby school and early-learning options to choose from. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider 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.
Against similar metro suburbs, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because growth momentum, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities lag behind, despite relative strength in safety, plus community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Potts Hill snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$690/wk
Houses $710 · Units $660
Population (Census)
1,454
+1.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
7.1%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#302
among Metro Sydney · Established
Safety
29th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
75th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
40th
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
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 35.5/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4573rd in Australia
- State rank
- 1459th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #302 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #762 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $660
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $710
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $690
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 51
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,436,000
- Median price change
- -0.6%
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
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Population growth
+1.3% annual · +3.9% over 5 years · 75th percentile in NSW
Growth rates are from ABS Estimated Resident Population at SA2 level. Headcount uses 2021 Census when allocated ERP is too low relative to Census to display reliably.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,454
- Median age
- 31
- Median household income / week
- $2,223
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 33 of 464
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Employment rate
- 56.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 199 / 45 / 186
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian 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 Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 22
- Against the person
- 7
- Against property
- 9
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 47.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 208 residents
- State safety percentile
- 28.8th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -8.1%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault43
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment43
- Malicious Damage To Property34
- Motor Vehicle Theft35
- Transport Regulatory Offences51
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW 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
- 11
- Median school ICSEA (11 schools)
- 986
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 40th
School list
- Birrong Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 937 · 20th percentile · LBOTE 95% · 366 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- Birrong Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 956 · 27th percentile · LBOTE 92% · 726 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- Regents Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 968 · 32th percentile · LBOTE 89% · 268 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Birrong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 967 · 32th percentile · LBOTE 94% · 451 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Karningul SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 919 · 15th percentile · LBOTE 53% · 20 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Bankstown North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 986 · 40th percentile · LBOTE 94% · 382 students · Top SEA quarter 10% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Regents Park Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1039 · 64th percentile · LBOTE 83% · 731 students · Top SEA quarter 20% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- St Felix Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1035 · 62th percentile · LBOTE 98% · 578 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1048 · 67th percentile · LBOTE 91% · 383 students · Top SEA quarter 21% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- La Salle Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1011 · 52th percentile · LBOTE 94% · 1,057 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
5 public transport stops in this suburb
- Rookwood Rd After William Holmes St
- Rookwood Rd After William Holmes St
- Rookwood Rd Opp Muir Rd
- Rookwood Rd Opp Muir Rd
- Smail Reserve, Brunker Rd
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
42 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 3 parks mapped in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 8/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.06
Sport & outdoors(6)
- Bloxsome ParkPark
- Jacob ParkPark
- Smail ReservePark
- Playground (2)
- Sports field
Transport(4)
4 bus stops
Other(6)
- Bbq (3)
- Bench (12)
- Garden
- Parking (11)
- Picnic Table (4)
- Shelter
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 insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bloxsome ParkPark
- Jacob ParkPark
- Smail ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
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
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Auburn Hospital (3.6 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 8
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 17.4
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
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
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 normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 1 proposal
July 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool6 JONES AVENUE POTTS HILL 2143Additional Information Requested
2025· 1 proposal
July 2025
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure; Light industry10 NELSON SHORT STREET POTTS HILL 2143Determined
2023· 1 proposal
October 2023
- Subdivision1 - 7 ROWE DRIVE POTTS HILL 2143Determined
2022· 1 proposal
September 2022
- Industrial development10 NELSON SHORT STREET POTTS HILL 2143Determined
2021· 6 proposals
November 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing13 PURVIS AVENUE POTTS HILL 2143Determined
October 2021
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development39 JONES AVENUE POTTS HILL 2143Determined
May 2021
- Change of use50 Jones Avenue Potts Hill 2143Determined
- School based child care16 ROWE DRIVE POTTS HILL 2143Determined
March 2021
- Other10 NELSON SHORT STREET POTTS HILL 2143Determined
January 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing36 JONES AVENUE POTTS HILL 2143Determined
2020· 5 proposals
December 2020
- Subdivision of land1-7 ROWE DRIVE POTTS HILL 2143Determined
October 2020
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs17 ROWE DRIVE POTTS HILL 2143Determined
September 2020
- Dwelling59 ROWE DRIVE POTTS HILL 2143Determined
August 2020
- Retaining walls, protection of trees13 PURVIS AVENUE POTTS HILL 2143Determined
June 2020
- Dwelling59 ROWE DRIVE POTTS HILL 2143Withdrawn
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Potts Hill Reservoirs 1 & 2 and SiteCooper Road, Potts HillSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
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 overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Blaxland
- Member of Parliament
- Jason CLARE (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 116,715
- Turnout (2025)
- 85.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +8.9 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 28.1%Labor 71.9%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.1 km away).
Coalition 23.7%Labor 76.3%
4.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +9.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Birrong (Blaxland)Labor 74.1% · Coalition 25.9% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- Regents ParkLabor 79.5% · Coalition 20.5% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- Berala SouthLabor 73.1% · Coalition 26.9% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- SeftonLabor 74.7% · Coalition 25.3% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
- BeralaLabor 83.3% · Coalition 16.7% TPP (2025)2.6 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
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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