Fairfield City Council
Prestons
Prestons at a glance
Median house
$1,200,000
+11.1% year on year
Median unit
$342,720
Sales data pending
Days on market
43
Average to sell
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
15.7k
Median age 34
About
Welcome to Prestons.
Prestons is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,200,000
+11.1% over the past year. Median unit price $342,720.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$395/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$520/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
$1,200,000
+11.1% annual growth
$342,720
Sales data pending
43
Average days to sell
15,694
Median age: 34
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Investment overview.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.71%
Based on $1,200,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20267.89%
Based on $342,720 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+11.1%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202678%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202643 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +11.1%/yr
2021
$709K
5-year change
+69%
2026
$1.2M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
15,694
Median age
34
Family households
90%
Lone person
9%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
584
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.
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Dalmeny Public School
Hoxton Park Public School
Prestons Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 median house price in Prestons?
- The median house price in Prestons, NSW 2170 is $1,200,000. The median unit price is $342,720. Annual growth is +11.1%.
- What is the Prestons postcode?
- Prestons is in the 2170 postcode, in NSW, in the Fairfield City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Prestons?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $395, for units it's $520.
- 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?
- Prestons has approximately 15,694 residents. 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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