Austral at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
6,847
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Austral.
The postcode for Austral is 2179 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Austral (2179) sits in the Camden region of NSW.
Austral has roughly 6,847 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Austral scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 8 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Austral's population at 6,847, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,847
Median age
31
Family households
86%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$540/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$520/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
6,847
Median age: 31
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Safety
Crime and safety.
614
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Austral.
Local schools for Austral
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Government School Catchment
Austral Public School
Rossmore Public School
Leppington Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Austral.
- What is the Austral postcode?
- Austral is in the 2179 postcode, in NSW, in the Camden region.
- Where is Austral?
- Austral is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2179. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Camden region.
- What is the average rent in Austral?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $540, for units it's $520.
- What schools are in Austral?
- There are 20 schools serving Austral on this page, including St Anthony of Padua Catholic College, Unity Grammar College, Austral Public School.
- How walkable is Austral?
- Austral has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Austral?
- Austral is close to Rossmore, West Hoxton, Leppington, Middleton Grange, Horningsea Park.
- What is the population of Austral?
- The population of Austral is approximately 6,847 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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