Prairiewood at a glance
Walk score
30
Car dependent
Population
3,457
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Prairiewood.
The postcode for Prairiewood is 2176 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Prairiewood (2176) sits in the Fairfield region of NSW.
Prairiewood has roughly 3,457 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Prairiewood scores 30/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 11 government primary, 5 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Prairiewood's population at 3,457, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,457
Median age
43
Family households
82%
Lone person
17%
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)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$433/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
3,457
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
229
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.
30
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Prairiewood.
Local schools for Prairiewood
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Government School Catchment
Prairiewood High School
William Stimson Public School
Smithfield West 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 Prairiewood.
- What is the Prairiewood postcode?
- Prairiewood is in the 2176 postcode, in NSW, in the Fairfield City Council region.
- Where is Prairiewood?
- Prairiewood is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2176. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Fairfield City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Prairiewood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $433.
- What schools are in Prairiewood?
- There are 20 schools serving Prairiewood on this page, including Prairiewood High School, William Stimson Public School, Mary MacKillop Catholic College.
- How walkable is Prairiewood?
- Prairiewood has a Walk Score of 30 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Prairiewood?
- Prairiewood is close to Smithfield West, Wetherill Park, Wetherill Park Bc, Wakeley, Bossley Park.
- What is the population of Prairiewood?
- The population of Prairiewood is approximately 3,457 (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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