Lurnea at a glance
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
10.1k
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Lurnea.
The postcode for Lurnea is 2170 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Lurnea (2170) sits in the Fairfield region of NSW.
Lurnea has roughly 10,057 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.
Lurnea scores 16/100 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 10 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lurnea's population at 10,057, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (55% own, 42% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
10,057
Median age
32
Family households
78%
Lone person
20%
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)
$395/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
55%
Renter occupied
42%
At a deeper level
10,057
Median age: 32
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Safety
Crime and safety.
496
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.
16
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lurnea.
Local schools for Lurnea
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Government School Catchment
Lurnea Public School
Liverpool West Public School
Mainsbridge 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 Lurnea.
- What is the Lurnea postcode?
- Lurnea is in the 2170 postcode, in NSW, in the Fairfield City Council region.
- Where is Lurnea?
- Lurnea is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2170. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Fairfield City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lurnea?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $395, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Lurnea?
- There are 20 schools serving Lurnea on this page, including St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School, Lurnea Public School, Liverpool West Public School.
- How walkable is Lurnea?
- Lurnea has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Lurnea?
- Lurnea is close to Cartwright, Liverpool, Liverpool South, Casula Mall, Sadleir.
- What is the population of Lurnea?
- The population of Lurnea is approximately 10,057 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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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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