Prestons at a glance
Weekly rent
$740
Houses · units $540
Population
15.7k
Median age 34
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2170), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Market
House prices in Prestons.
Median house price
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Sales data as of September 2026
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$740/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$540/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
15,694
Median age: 34
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
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The brief
What to know about Prestons.
The postcode for Prestons is 2170 (NSW), Fairfield City Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Prestons (2170) sits in the Fairfield region of NSW.
Prestons has roughly 15,694 residents, with a young-family demographic. 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.
Prestons scores 22/100 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 7 government primary, 5 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Prestons's population at 15,694, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (90% family households, 9% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
15,694
Median age
34
Family households
90%
Lone person
9%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Safety
Crime and safety.
306
total offences in 2026
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 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
22
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Prestons.
Local schools for Prestons
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Government School Catchment
Dalmeny Public School
Hoxton Park Public School
Prestons 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 Prestons.
- What is the Prestons postcode?
- Prestons is in the 2170 postcode, in NSW, in the Fairfield City Council region.
- Where is Prestons?
- Prestons is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2170. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Fairfield City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Prestons?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $740, for units it's $540.
- What schools are in Prestons?
- There are 20 schools serving Prestons on this page, including Dalmeny Public School, Amity College, St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Prestons?
- Prestons has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Prestons?
- Prestons is close to Hoxton Park, Miller, Carnes Hill, Horningsea Park, Hinchinbrook.
- What is the population of Prestons?
- The population of Prestons is approximately 15,694 (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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