The Ponds at a glance
Walk score
30
Car dependent
Population
16.3k
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about The Ponds.
The postcode for The Ponds is 2769 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
The Ponds (2769) sits in the Blacktown region of NSW.
The Ponds has roughly 16,315 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
The Ponds 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put The Ponds's population at 16,315, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (92% family households, 7% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
16,315
Median age
35
Family households
92%
Lone person
7%
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)
$910/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$643/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
16,315
Median age: 35
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-nsw
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Safety
Crime and safety.
247
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 The Ponds.
Local schools for The Ponds
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Government School Catchment
Riverbank Public School
The Ponds High School
John Palmer 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 The Ponds.
- What is the The Ponds postcode?
- The Ponds is in the 2769 postcode, in NSW, in the Blacktown City Council region.
- Where is The Ponds?
- The Ponds is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2769. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Blacktown City Council region.
- What is the average rent in The Ponds?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $910, for units it's $643.
- What schools are in The Ponds?
- There are 20 schools serving The Ponds on this page, including Riverbank Public School, The Ponds High School, St John Paul II Catholic College.
- How walkable is The Ponds?
- The Ponds has a Walk Score of 30 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near The Ponds?
- The Ponds is close to Kellyville Ridge, Quakers Hill, Rouse Hill, Stanhope Gardens, Tallawong.
- What is the population of The Ponds?
- The population of The Ponds is approximately 16,315 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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