Plumpton at a glance
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
10.1k
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Plumpton.
The postcode for Plumpton is 2761 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Plumpton (2761) sits in the Blacktown region of NSW.
Plumpton has roughly 10,070 residents, with a young-family demographic. 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.
Plumpton scores 24/100 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 5 government primary, 4 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Plumpton's population at 10,070, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 26% 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
10,070
Median age
34
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
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$430/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
10,070
Median age: 34
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Safety
Crime and safety.
536
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.
24
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Plumpton.
Local schools for Plumpton
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Government School Catchment
Plumpton House School
Plumpton Public School
Plumpton High 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 Plumpton.
- What is the Plumpton postcode?
- Plumpton is in the 2761 postcode, in NSW, in the Blacktown City Council region.
- Where is Plumpton?
- Plumpton is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2761. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Blacktown City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Plumpton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $430.
- What schools are in Plumpton?
- There are 20 schools serving Plumpton on this page, including Plumpton House School, Plumpton Public School, Western Grammar School.
- How walkable is Plumpton?
- Plumpton has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Plumpton?
- Plumpton is close to Glendenning Dc, Glendenning, Oakhurst, Hebersham, Dean Park.
- What is the population of Plumpton?
- The population of Plumpton is approximately 10,070 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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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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