Mount Vernon at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,235
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Mount Vernon.
The postcode for Mount Vernon is 2178 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Mount Vernon (2178) sits in the Fairfield region of NSW.
Mount Vernon has roughly 1,235 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.
Mount Vernon 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 6 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Vernon's population at 1,235, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (90% family households, 8% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,235
Median age
40
Family households
90%
Lone person
8%
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)
$470/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$495/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
5%
At a deeper level
1,235
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
24
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mount Vernon.
Local schools for Mount Vernon
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Government School Catchment
Kemps Creek Public School
Horsley Park Public School
Cecil Hills 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 Mount Vernon.
- What is the Mount Vernon postcode?
- Mount Vernon is in the 2178 postcode, in NSW, in the Fairfield City Council region.
- Where is Mount Vernon?
- Mount Vernon is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2178. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Fairfield City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Vernon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $470, for units it's $495.
- What schools are in Mount Vernon?
- There are 20 schools serving Mount Vernon on this page, including St Narsai Assyrian Christian College, Irfan College, Emmaus Catholic College.
- How walkable is Mount Vernon?
- Mount Vernon has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mount Vernon?
- Mount Vernon is close to Kemps Creek, Cecil Park, Horsley Park, Erskine Park, Cecil Hills.
- What is the population of Mount Vernon?
- The population of Mount Vernon is approximately 1,235 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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