NSW · Fairfield Council
Abbotsbury, 2176
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Abbotsbury is a practical mid-sized suburb in Fairfield, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with plenty of young families in the mix. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because growth momentum and local dining and lifestyle amenities lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in parks and green space and housing affordability. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 4,200
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $2,621
- Dwelling vacancy
- 2.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 27 of 1,258
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,216
- Employment rate
- 57.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 102 / 17 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $550
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $730
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $700
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 162
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 104
- Against the person
- 38
- Against property
- 46
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 24.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 111 residents
- State safety percentile
- 3.5th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -0.7%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault149
- Fraud127
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment154
- Malicious Damage To Property93
- Steal From Motor Vehicle82
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
59 public transport stops in this suburb
- Elizabeth Dr After M7
- Elizabeth Dr After M7
- Elizabeth Dr Before Hackett Rd
- Elizabeth Dr Before Hackett Rd
- Plough And Harrow, Elizabeth Dr
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
96 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure70 BANCROFT ROAD ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
2025· 14 proposals
December 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences95 BEGOVICH CRESCENT ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool21 DRISCOLL STREET ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool17 BANCROFT ROAD ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
November 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool66 PROVINCE STREET ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 USHER CLOSE ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure17 ROONY AVENUE ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
July 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Non-standard Housing2 BELLETTE CLOSE ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure15 WOODMAN PLACE ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool66 PROVINCE STREET ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure17 ROONY AVENUE ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 WYLDE CRESCENT ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool17 BANCROFT ROAD ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
January 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation9 PROVINCE STREET ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation8 MAXWELL PLACE ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
2024· 13 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation54 STOCKDALE CRESCENT ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure66 HEYSEN STREET ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
November 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Swimming pool66 PROVINCE STREET ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
October 2024
- Subdivision56 BEGOVICH CRESCENT ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
June 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support27 MARINER CRESCENT ABBOTSBURY 2176Withdrawn
May 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure66 HEYSEN STREET ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 OGDEN CLOSE ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
April 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 WHITLEY PLACE ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool7 BALSON CLOSE ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 GLEESON PLACE ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
February 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure66 HEYSEN STREET ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 DALBERTIS STREET ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 WHITLEY PLACE ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
2023· 12 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure38 PROVINCE STREET ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 WHISSON CLOSE ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4 PERCEVAL CLOSE ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house50 BEGOVICH CRESCENT ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
October 2023
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure62 BEGOVICH CRESCENT ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 NERLI STREET ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 GLEESON PLACE ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
September 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 WYLDE CRESCENT ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
August 2023
- Dwelling13 OGDEN CLOSE ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs2 WHISSON CLOSE ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
July 2023
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Demolition7 BALSON CLOSE ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
May 2023
- Retaining walls, protection of trees64 PROVINCE STREET ABBOTSBURY 2176Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
88 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq (13)
- Abbotsbury Shopping Centre, Roony AvBus stop
- Abbotsbury Uniting Church, Stockdale CresBus stop
- Bancroft Rd after Kingston PlBus stop
- Bancroft Rd at Driscoll StBus stop
- Bancroft Rd opp Begovich CresBus stop
- Bancroft Rd opp Driscoll StBus stop
- Bancroft Road Reserve, Bancroft RdBus stop
- Begovich Cres at Falmer StBus stop
- Begovich Cres opp Bancroft Road ReserveBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
8 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bancroft Road ReservePark
- Driscoll Street ParkPark
- Heysen ParkPark
- Kingston ParkPark
- Lizard Log ParkPark
- Plough and HarrowPark
- Province Street ParkPark
- Stockdale ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 15
- Parks (OSM)
- 9
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 53.0/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 24% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1596th in Australia
- State rank
- 506th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #186 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #352 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Abbotsbury Shopping Centre, Roony Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Abbotsbury Uniting Church, Stockdale Cresamenitiesbus_stop
- Amoretti's Cafeamenitiescafe
- Bancroft Rd after Kingston Plamenitiesbus_stop
- Bancroft Rd at Driscoll Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Bancroft Rd opp Begovich Cresamenitiesbus_stop
- Bancroft Rd opp Driscoll Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Bancroft Road Reserve, Bancroft Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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