Dharruk at a glance
Population
2,806
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Dharruk.
The postcode for Dharruk is 2770 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Dharruk (2770) sits in the Blacktown region of NSW.
Dharruk has roughly 2,806 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dharruk's population at 2,806, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,806
Median age
35
Family households
78%
Lone person
19%
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)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
2,806
Median age: 35
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Safety
Crime and safety.
191
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dharruk.
Local schools for Dharruk
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Government School Catchment
Dawson Public School
Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus
Whalan 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 Dharruk.
- What is the Dharruk postcode?
- Dharruk is in the 2770 postcode, in NSW, in the Blacktown City Council region.
- Where is Dharruk?
- Dharruk is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2770. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Blacktown City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dharruk?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Dharruk?
- There are 20 schools serving Dharruk on this page, including Dawson Public School, Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus, Whalan Public School.
- What suburbs are near Dharruk?
- Dharruk is close to Hebersham, Blackett, Emerton, Whalan, Lethbridge Park.
- What is the population of Dharruk?
- The population of Dharruk is approximately 2,806 (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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