NSW · Canterbury-Bankstown Council
Birrong, 2143
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Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Birrong is a practical mid-sized suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. 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.
Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and growth momentum against similar metro suburbs, even with housing affordability and safety holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 3,331
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $1,575
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 37 of 1,005
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,033
- Employment rate
- 41.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 95 / 104 / 53
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)
- $660
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $710
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $690
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 51
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)
- 154
- Against the person
- 50
- Against property
- 61
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 46.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 67 residents
- State safety percentile
- 22.8th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -5.8%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault43
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment43
- Malicious Damage To Property34
- Motor Vehicle Theft35
- Transport Regulatory Offences51
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 956
- Birrong Boys High SchoolSecondary
- Birrong Girls High SchoolSecondary
- Birrong Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
35 public transport stops in this suburb
- Cooper Rd After Jones Av
- Cooper Rd Before Brunker Rd
- Cooper Rd Opp Birrong Boys High School
- Cooper Rd Opp Birrong Girls High School
- Cooper Rd Opp Holland St
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).
57 planning-related records
2026· 3 proposals
May 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure61 GASCOIGNE ROAD BIRRONG 2143Under Assessment
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure61 GASCOIGNE ROAD BIRRONG 2143Withdrawn
- Signage; Advertising and signage90A COOPER ROAD BIRRONG 2143Determined
2025· 11 proposals
November 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club10 GASCOIGNE ROAD BIRRONG 2143Determined
October 2025
- Demolition; School130 AUBURN ROAD BIRRONG 2143Determined
August 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation115 COOPER ROAD BIRRONG 2143Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)39 RODD STREET BIRRONG 2143Withdrawn
June 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation115 COOPER ROAD BIRRONG 2143Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation12 WENTWORTH STREET BIRRONG 2143Determined
- Shop top housing19 NEUTRAL AVENUE BIRRONG 2143Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure44 MCCROSSIN AVENUE BIRRONG 2143Determined
March 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia7 MOLLER AVENUE BIRRONG 2143Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure21 ROYAL AVENUE BIRRONG 2143Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure83 HILL ROAD BIRRONG 2143Determined
2024· 7 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure53 MCCROSSIN AVENUE BIRRONG 2143Determined
- Subdivision5 NEUTRAL AVENUE BIRRONG 2143Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure53 MCCROSSIN AVENUE BIRRONG 2143Withdrawn
May 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation115 COOPER ROAD BIRRONG 2143Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure55 GASCOIGNE ROAD BIRRONG 2143Determined
March 2024
- Attached dwelling; Erection of a new structure12 TEWINGA ROAD BIRRONG 2143Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 NEUTRAL AVENUE BIRRONG 2143Determined
2023· 12 proposals
December 2023
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation115 COOPER ROAD BIRRONG 2143Determined
November 2023
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure55 GASCOIGNE ROAD BIRRONG 2143Determined
October 2023
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure11 GASCOIGNE ROAD BIRRONG 2143Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure28 LARIEN CRESCENT BIRRONG 2143Determined
August 2023
- Alterations and additions to commercial development89 AUBURN ROAD BIRRONG 2143Withdrawn
- Other86 AUBURN ROAD BIRRONG 2143Withdrawn
June 2023
- Change of use13 STEPHENSON STREET BIRRONG 2143Determined
May 2023
- Secondary dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development9 MARMION STREET BIRRONG 2143Determined
- Attached dwelling; Dual occupancy; Pools / decks / fencing; Demolition; Subdivision of land4 MCCROSSIN AVENUE BIRRONG 2143Determined
April 2023
- Secondary dwelling20 MCCROSSIN AVENUE BIRRONG 2143Determined
February 2023
- Demolition; Other73 AUBURN ROAD BIRRONG 2143Withdrawn
January 2023
- Dwelling; Demolition66 COOPER ROAD BIRRONG 2143Determined
2022· 7 proposals
December 2022
- Secondary dwelling; Dual occupancy; Subdivision of land69 AUBURN ROAD BIRRONG 2143Determined
November 2022
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision of land150 AUBURN ROAD BIRRONG 2143Withdrawn
October 2022
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition23 ROYAL AVENUE BIRRONG 2143Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Garages, carports and car parking spaces49 MCCROSSIN AVENUE BIRRONG 2143Determined
September 2022
- Dwelling; Demolition33 MCCROSSIN AVENUE BIRRONG 2143Determined
August 2022
- Dwelling; Demolition66 COOPER ROAD BIRRONG 2143Determined
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision of land47 RODD STREET BIRRONG 2143Determined
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
23 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (2)
- Auburn Rd after Wentworth StBus stop
- Auburn Rd at Wentworth StBus stop
- Auburn Rd opp Birrong Public SchoolBus stop
- Birrong Public School, Auburn RdBus stop
- Brunker Rd at Larien CresBus stop
- Ferrier Rd at Auburn RdBus stop
- Ferrier Rd opp Glenn PlBus stop
- Ferrier Rd opp Yeo StBus stop
- Bankstown Men's ShedCommunity centre
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
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Band Hall ReservePark
- Jim Ring ReservePark
- Maluga Passive ParkPark
- Pobje ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
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)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
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
- 46.3/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 35% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2412th in Australia
- State rank
- 751st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #208 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #498 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Auburn Rd after Wentworth Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Auburn Rd at Wentworth Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Auburn Rd opp Birrong Public Schoolamenitiesbus_stop
- Australia Postamenitiespost_box
- Bankstown Men's Shedamenitiescommunity_centre
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Birrongamenitiestrain_station
- Birrong Leisure Centreamenitiessports_centre
- Birrong Post Officeamenitiespost_office
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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