Cartwright at a glance
Walk score
26
Car dependent
Population
2,616
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Cartwright.
The postcode for Cartwright is 2168 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Cartwright (2168) sits in the Liverpool region of NSW.
Cartwright has roughly 2,616 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Cartwright scores 26/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 11 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cartwright's population at 2,616, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (34% own, 60% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,616
Median age
35
Family households
63%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$225/wk
Owner occupied
34%
Renter occupied
60%
At a deeper level
2,616
Median age: 35
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Safety
Crime and safety.
402
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.
26
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cartwright.
Local schools for Cartwright
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Cartwright Public School
Ashcroft High School
Lurnea Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Cartwright.
- What is the Cartwright postcode?
- Cartwright is in the 2168 postcode, in NSW, in the Liverpool City Council region.
- Where is Cartwright?
- Cartwright is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2168. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Liverpool City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cartwright?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $225.
- What schools are in Cartwright?
- There are 20 schools serving Cartwright on this page, including Cartwright Public School, St Therese Catholic Primary School, Ashcroft High School.
- How walkable is Cartwright?
- Cartwright has a Walk Score of 26 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Cartwright?
- Cartwright is close to Sadleir, Ashcroft, Lurnea, Busby, Heckenberg.
- What is the population of Cartwright?
- The population of Cartwright is approximately 2,616 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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