NSW · Blacktown Council
Nirimba Fields, 2763
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Blacktown, Nirimba Fields is a settled smaller community with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. The metro area remains accessible without feeling caught up in the inner-city rush. A younger crowd gives the area energy, with family life visible on every street.
Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Transport options are solid enough for daily errands and regular trips further afield.
Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because transport and access and housing affordability lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in community and employment and safety. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,632
- Median age
- 31
- Median household income / week
- $2,567
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 55 of 587
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,000
- Employment rate
- 68.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 22 / 18 / 183
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)
- $615
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $720
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $700
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 248
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)
- 48
- Against the person
- 19
- Against property
- 18
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 29.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 86 residents
- State safety percentile
- 7.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -5.6%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order61
- Domestic Violence Related Assault140
- Fraud77
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment137
- Malicious Damage To Property103
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
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,126
- Nirimba Fields 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
13 public transport stops in this suburb
- Nirimba Education Centre University Of Western Sydney
- Nirimba Fields Public School, Triton Pde
- South St After Veron Rd
- Triton Pde Nirimba Fields Public School
- Wyndham College, Nirimba Campus, Eastern 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)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
285 planning-related records
2026· 4 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space121 AERODROME DRIVE NIRIMBA FIELDS 2763Under Assessment
- Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Office Premise; Erection of a new structure; Retail Premise; Hours of operation and tradingAERODROME DRIVE NIRIMBA FIELDS 2763Under Assessment
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure28 HALIFAX STREET NIRIMBA FIELDS 2763Withdrawn
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation47 TRITON PARADE NIRIMBA FIELDS 2763Determined
2025· 31 proposals
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure14 HORNET STREET NIRIMBA FIELDS 2763Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure43 SWORDFISH STREET NIRIMBA FIELDS 2763Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure34 HALIFAX STREET NIRIMBA FIELDS 2763Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure47 BELLMAN DRIVE NIRIMBA FIELDS 2763Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12 VENTURA STREET NIRIMBA FIELDS 2763Determined
- SubdivisionLot 5251, 1 Beaufighter St Nirimba FieldsDetermined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure26 VENTURA STREET NIRIMBA FIELDS 2763Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 BEAUFIGHTER STREET NIRIMBA FIELDS 2763Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 BEAUFIGHTER STREET NIRIMBA FIELDS 2763Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation29 HALIFAX STREET NIRIMBA FIELDS 2763Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure14 HORNET STREET NIRIMBA FIELDS 2763Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure41 SWORDFISH STREET NIRIMBA FIELDS 2763Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure71 SWORDFISH STREET NIRIMBA FIELDS 2763Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure135 AERODROME DRIVE NIRIMBA FIELDS 2763Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure22 VENTURA STREET NIRIMBA FIELDS 2763Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure23 VENTURA STREET NIRIMBA FIELDS 2763Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure24 HALIFAX STREET NIRIMBA FIELDS 2763Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure20 HALIFAX STREET NIRIMBA FIELDS 2763Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureLot 5225 Beaufighter Street Nirimba FieldsDetermined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure123 AERODROME DRIVE NIRIMBA FIELDS 2763Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure129 AERODROME DRIVE NIRIMBA FIELDS 2763Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Stormwater management systemLot 163 DP 1218925, Veron Road SCHOFIELDS NSW 2762Determined
April 2025
- Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Office Premise; Erection of a new structure; Retail Premise; Hours of operation and tradingAERODROME DRIVE NIRIMBA FIELDS 2763Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure42 HORNET STREET NIRIMBA FIELDS 2763Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureLot 5213 Halifax St, Nirimba FieldsDetermined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure125 AERODROME DRIVE NIRIMBA FIELDS 2763Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureLOT 5214 HALIFAX STREET NIRIMBA FIELDSDetermined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation127 AERODROME DRIVE NIRIMBA FIELDS 2763Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure82 NABTHORPE PARADE NIRIMBA FIELDS 2763Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure43 SWORDFISH STREET NIRIMBA FIELDS 2763Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space121 AERODROME DRIVE NIRIMBA FIELDS 2763Determined
2024· 5 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure143 AERODROME DRIVE NIRIMBA FIELDS 2763Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure145 AERODROME DRIVE NIRIMBA FIELDS 2763Determined
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure141 AERODROME DRIVE NIRIMBA FIELDS 2763Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure139 AERODROME DRIVE NIRIMBA FIELDS 2763Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure22 DUNLEARY AVENUE NIRIMBA FIELDS 2763Determined
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
10 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Nirimba Education Centre, University of Western SydneyBus stop
- Opp 1 Eastern Rd Before Pacific RdBus stop
- Quakers Hill Pkwy after Quakers RdBus stop
- Library
- Playground
- St John Paul II Catholic College (Nirimba)School
- Wyndham CollegeSchool
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (2)
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
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Greenhalgh ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- 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)
- 9
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
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
- 38.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 3745th in Australia
- State rank
- 1173rd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #262 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #655 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
- Libraryamenitieslibrary
- Nirimba Education Centre, University of Western Sydneyamenitiesbus_stop
- Opp 1 Eastern Rd Before Pacific Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Playgroundamenitiesplayground
- Quakers Hill Pkwy after Quakers Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Sports fieldamenitiespitch
- St John Paul II Catholic College (Nirimba)amenitiesschool
- Swimming poolamenitiesswimming_pool
- Swimming poolamenitiesswimming_pool
- Wyndham Collegeamenitiesschool
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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