Loftus at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
4,190
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Loftus.
The postcode for Loftus is 2232 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Loftus (2232) sits in the Sutherland region of NSW.
Loftus has roughly 4,190 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly 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.
Loftus scores 12/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with workable public transport options. 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, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Loftus's population at 4,190, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,190
Median age
39
Family households
82%
Lone person
17%
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)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$550/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
4,190
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
91
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.
12
50
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Loftus.
Local schools for Loftus
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Government School Catchment
Loftus Public School
Cook School
Minerva 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 Loftus.
- What is the Loftus postcode?
- Loftus is in the 2232 postcode, in NSW, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- Where is Loftus?
- Loftus is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2232. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Loftus?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $550.
- What schools are in Loftus?
- There are 20 schools serving Loftus on this page, including Loftus Public School, Cook School, Minerva School.
- How walkable is Loftus?
- Loftus has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 50, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Loftus?
- Loftus is close to Yarrawarrah, Woronora, Sutherland, Woronora Heights, Kirrawee.
- What is the population of Loftus?
- The population of Loftus is approximately 4,190 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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