Pheasants Nest at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
716
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Pheasants Nest.
The postcode for Pheasants Nest is 2574 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Pheasants Nest (2574) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Pheasants Nest has roughly 716 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Pheasants Nest 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Pheasants Nest's population at 716, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
716
Median age
43
Family households
86%
Lone person
12%
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)
$415/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$430/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
716
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
45
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 Pheasants Nest.
Local schools for Pheasants Nest
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Tahmoor Public School
Wilton Public School
Bargo Public School
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Frequently asked
About Pheasants Nest.
- What is the Pheasants Nest postcode?
- Pheasants Nest is in the 2574 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Pheasants Nest?
- Pheasants Nest is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2574. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Pheasants Nest?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $415, for units it's $430.
- What schools are in Pheasants Nest?
- There are 10 schools serving Pheasants Nest on this page, including Tahmoor Public School, Wilton Public School, Wollondilly Anglican College.
- How walkable is Pheasants Nest?
- Pheasants Nest has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Pheasants Nest?
- Pheasants Nest is close to Tahmoor, Maldon, Wilton, Bargo, Couridjah.
- What is the population of Pheasants Nest?
- The population of Pheasants Nest is approximately 716 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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