NSW · Canterbury-Bankstown Council
Milperra, 2214
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Dog friendly
Suburb profile
Milperra 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. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
Families and commuters make up much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and growth momentum, while local dining and lifestyle amenities sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 4,074
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $2,117
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 46 of 1,371
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Employment rate
- 56.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 89 / 70 / 3
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
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $850
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)
- 158
- Against the person
- 37
- Against property
- 73
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 38.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 110 residents
- State safety percentile
- 14.2th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -22%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Fraud10
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment17
- Motor Vehicle Theft10
- Other Theft14
- Steal From Motor Vehicle20
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
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,043.5
- Milperra Public SchoolPrimary
- Mount St Joseph MilperraSecondary
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
81 public transport stops in this suburb
- 213 Beaconsfield St
- Beaconsfield St At Horsley Rd
- Beaconsfield St Opp Marigold St
- Bullecourt Av After Horsley Rd
- Mount St Joseph Catholic College, Horsley Rd
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)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- RoadworksHenry Lawson Drive, Auld Avenue17 Jun 2026 – 01 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
166 planning-related records
2026· 18 proposals
June 2026
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure56 PRESCOT PARADE MILPERRA 2214Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision56 PRESCOT PARADE MILPERRA 2214Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision56 PRESCOT PARADE MILPERRA 2214Under Assessment
May 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 PRESCOT PARADE MILPERRA 2214Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure11 FROMELLES AVENUE MILPERRA 2214Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support56 PRESCOT PARADE MILPERRA 2214On Exhibition
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 MENIN PLACE MILPERRA 2214Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure503 HENRY LAWSON DRIVE MILPERRA 2214Under Assessment
- Subdivision56 Prescot Parade, MilperraDetermined
March 2026
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure56 PRESCOT PARADE MILPERRA 2214Determined
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure56 PRESCOT PARADE MILPERRA 2214Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure42 EYNHAM ROAD MILPERRA 2214Determined
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure56 PRESCOT PARADE MILPERRA 2214Determined
February 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 PRESCOT PARADE MILPERRA 2214Withdrawn
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure56 PRESCOT PARADE MILPERRA 2214Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garden centre479 HENRY LAWSON DRIVE MILPERRA 2214Under Assessment
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure56 PRESCOT PARADE MILPERRA 2214Additional Information Requested
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure56 PRESCOT PARADE MILPERRA 2214Determined
2025· 20 proposals
December 2025
- Subdivision56 PRESCOT PARADE MILPERRA 2214Determined
October 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry17 BLAXLAND PLACE MILPERRA 2214Determined
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure56 PRESCOT PARADE MILPERRA 2214Determined
September 2025
- Subdivision56 PRESCOT PARADE MILPERRA 2214Determined
- Subdivision56 PRESCOT PARADE MILPERRA 2214Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure14 FLANDERS AVENUE MILPERRA 2214Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure17 ZONNEBEKE CRESCENT MILPERRA 2214Determined
June 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Local distribution premise8 254 MILPERRA ROAD MILPERRA 2214Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool13 PIPER CLOSE MILPERRA 2214Determined
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure56 PRESCOT PARADE MILPERRA 2214Determined
May 2025
- Temporary building, structure or use; Temporary structure2 BULLECOURT AVENUE MILPERRA 2214Determined
April 2025
- Service station; Hours of operation and trading116 ASHFORD AVENUE MILPERRA 2214Determined
March 2025
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure56 PRESCOT PARADE MILPERRA 2214Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)20 POZIERES AVENUE MILPERRA 2214Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Playground equipment; Tennis courts; Recreation facility (outdoor); Swimming pool56 PRESCOT PARADE MILPERRA 2214Determined
February 2025
- Subdivision; Infrastructure56 PRESCOT PARADE MILPERRA 2214Determined
- Subdivision56 PRESCOT PARADE MILPERRA 2214Determined
January 2025
- Home business; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia1 17 SOMME CRESCENT MILPERRA 2214Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure65 BULLECOURT AVENUE MILPERRA 2214Determined
- Seniors housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential AccommodationBULLECOURT AVENUE MILPERRA 2214Determined
2024· 2 proposals
December 2024
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)46 FLANDERS AVENUE MILPERRA 2214Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Car park; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care2 BULLECOURT AVENUE MILPERRA 2214Withdrawn
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
73 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bakery
- City of Canterbury-Bankstown CouncilBbq
- Bench (3)
- TABBookmaker
- 158 Beaconsfield StBus stop
- 213 Beaconsfield StBus stop
- Amiens Av after Henry Lawson DrBus stop
- Amiens Av at Pozieres AvBus stop
- Amour St after Horsley DrBus stop
- Amour St at Horsley DrBus 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
9 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Beatham ReservePark
- Deepwater ParkPark
- Frank Moulang ReservePark
- Heritage ReservePark
- Milperra ReservePark
- Milperra Sports CentrePark
- Newland ReservePark
- Tompson ReservePark
- Vasta ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 2
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- AmcalBullecourt Avenuepharmacy
- Ashford Avenue Family PracticeAshford Avenuedoctor
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · 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
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- KU Milperra PreschoolAmiens Avenuekindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
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)
- 23
- Parks (OSM)
- 14
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
- 66.1/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 7% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 365th in Australia
- State rank
- 141st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #58 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #101 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 158 Beaconsfield Stamenitiesbus_stop
- 213 Beaconsfield Stamenitiesbus_stop
- AmcalamenitiesUnit 7-8 6 Bullecourt Avenuepharmacy
- Amiens Av after Henry Lawson Dramenitiesbus_stop
- Amiens Av at Pozieres Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Amour St after Horsley Dramenitiesbus_stop
- Amour St at Horsley Dramenitiesbus_stop
- Ashford Av after Blaxland Plamenitiesbus_stop
- Ashford Av after Bullecourt Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Ashford Av after Milperra Rdamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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