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NSW · Blacktown Council

Bungarribee, 2767

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Desirability score

31.7/100
Below average

1596th in NSW

70% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Dog friendly
  • High desirability
What Bungarribee is known for: Green suburb, Dog friendly, High desirability

Suburb profile

Bungarribee is a practical mid-sized suburb in Blacktown, 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. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.

A younger crowd gives the area energy, with plenty of young families in the mix. Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.

Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.

On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because housing affordability and growth momentum lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in parks and green space and community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
3,177
Median age
33
Median household income / week
$2,928
Dwelling vacancy
1.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
9 of 807
Median monthly mortgage
$2,600
Employment rate
69.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
44 / 8 / 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)
$525
Houses (January to March 2026)
$650
All types (January to March 2026)
$620
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
127

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

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
184
Against the person
67
Against property
61
Rate per 1,000 residents
57.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 47 residents
State safety percentile
34.8th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-9.1%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order102
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault141
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment187
  • Malicious Damage To Property120
  • Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault76

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

27 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 36 Doonside Rd Opp Mountview Av
  • Steeltrap Dr Before Charles Smith Av
  • Steeltrap Dr Before Henry Kater Av
  • Steeltrap Dr Before Theorem St
  • Steeltrap Dr Opp Theorem 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).

18 planning-related records

2026· 2 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    33 HENRY KATER AVENUE BUNGARRIBEE 2767Additional Information Requested

  • February 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    22 GARMARADA AVENUE BUNGARRIBEE 2767Determined
2025· 3 proposals

  • November 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    22 GARMARADA AVENUE BUNGARRIBEE 2767Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    27 BULADA STREET BUNGARRIBEE 2767Determined

  • October 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    122 TREVOR HOUSLEY AVENUE BUNGARRIBEE 2767Determined
2024· 2 proposals

  • July 2024

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    51 STEELTRAP DRIVE BUNGARRIBEE 2767Determined

  • April 2024

  • Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)
    18 EMIGRANT PARADE BUNGARRIBEE 2767Determined
2023· 2 proposals

  • August 2023

  • Change of use
    90 Eastern Road, BungarribeeDetermined

  • June 2023

  • Dwelling
    7 HOPKINS STREET BUNGARRIBEE 2767Determined
2022· 1 proposal

  • October 2022

  • Signage; Retail premises
    EASTERN ROAD BUNGARRIBEE 2767Determined
2021· 4 proposals

  • December 2021

  • Secondary dwelling
    32 EMIGRANT PARADE BUNGARRIBEE 2767Determined

  • August 2021

  • Dwelling
    45 GARMARADA AVENUE BUNGARRIBEE 2767Determined

  • June 2021

  • Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs
    19 EMANCIPATION STREET BUNGARRIBEE 2767Determined

  • May 2021

  • Other
    EASTERN ROAD BUNGARRIBEE 2767Deferred Commencement
2020· 4 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Alterations and additions to residential development
    22 GARMARADA AVENUE BUNGARRIBEE 2767Determined
  • Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs
    13 EMANCIPATION STREET BUNGARRIBEE 2767Determined

  • July 2020

  • Food and drink premises
    EASTERN ROAD BUNGARRIBEE 2767Determined
  • Other
    EASTERN ROAD BUNGARRIBEE 2767Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

99 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bbq (7)
  • Bench (21)
  • Eastern Rd opp Blacktown AFL and Cricket CentreBus stop
  • Eastern Rd opp Blacktown International Sports ParkBus stop
  • Garmarada Av after Steeltrap DrBus stop
  • Garmarada Av after Wirraga StBus stop
  • Garmarada Av before Steeltrap DrBus stop
  • Garmarada Av opp Bulada StBus stop
  • Great Western Hwy opp Rudders LaneBus stop
  • Steeltrap Dr before Charles Smith AvBus 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

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bungarribee Homestead ParkPark
  • Wawarrawarri ParkPark
  • Western Sydney ParklandsPark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

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

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • Bungarribee Homestead Complex - Archaeological SiteDoonside Road, DoonsideSHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

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)
16
Parks (OSM)
8

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
31.7/100 — Below average
National rank
5003rd in Australia
State rank
1596th in NSW
Peer rank
#373 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#766 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

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