Peakhurst at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
12.1k
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Peakhurst.
The postcode for Peakhurst is 2210 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Peakhurst (2210) sits in the Canterbury-Bankstown region of NSW.
Peakhurst has roughly 12,079 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly 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 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 14 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Peakhurst's population at 12,079, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
12,079
Median age
41
Family households
73%
Lone person
25%
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)
$440/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
12,079
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
479
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
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Peakhurst.
Local schools for Peakhurst
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Government School Catchment
Peakhurst West Public School
Georges River College Peakhurst Campus
Peakhurst South 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 Peakhurst.
- What is the Peakhurst postcode?
- Peakhurst is in the 2210 postcode, in NSW, in the Canterbury-Bankstown City Council region.
- Where is Peakhurst?
- Peakhurst is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2210. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Canterbury-Bankstown City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Peakhurst?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $440.
- What schools are in Peakhurst?
- There are 20 schools serving Peakhurst on this page, including Peakhurst West Public School, Georges River College Peakhurst Campus, Aspect South East Sydney School.
- How walkable is Peakhurst?
- Peakhurst has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Peakhurst?
- Peakhurst is close to Peakhurst Dc, Riverwood, Padstow Heights, Peakhurst Heights, Mortdale.
- What is the population of Peakhurst?
- The population of Peakhurst is approximately 12,079 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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