Canterbury-Bankstown City Council
Peakhurst Heights
Peakhurst Heights at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
2,524
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Peakhurst Heights.
Peakhurst Heights (2210) sits in the Canterbury-Bankstown region of NSW.
Peakhurst Heights has roughly 2,524 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Peakhurst Heights scores 4/100 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 13 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Peakhurst Heights's population at 2,524, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,524
Median age
44
Family households
80%
Lone person
18%
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)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$451/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
2,524
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
46
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.
4
0
85
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Peakhurst Heights.
Local schools for Peakhurst Heights
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Government School Catchment
Lugarno Public School
Peakhurst South Public School
Oatley West 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 Peakhurst Heights.
- What is the Peakhurst Heights postcode?
- Peakhurst Heights is in the 2210 postcode, in NSW, in the Canterbury-Bankstown City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Peakhurst Heights?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $451.
- What schools are in Peakhurst Heights?
- There are 20 schools serving Peakhurst Heights on this page, including Lugarno Public School, Peakhurst South Public School, Aspect South East Sydney School.
- How walkable is Peakhurst Heights?
- Peakhurst Heights has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 85.
- What suburbs are near Peakhurst Heights?
- Peakhurst Heights is close to Lugarno, Padstow Heights, Peakhurst, Peakhurst Dc, Oatley.
- What is the population of Peakhurst Heights?
- Peakhurst Heights has approximately 2,524 residents. The median age is 44.
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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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