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NSW · Parramatta Council

Old Toongabbie, 2146

Population

3,276

Median age

38

Median income

$2,172/wk

Employed

60.6%

Languages at home

30.3%non-English

Top: Tamil, Arabic, Korean

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

63.2/100
Good

Top 13% of New South Wales' suburbs

82% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • High desirability
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • Café precinct
  • Heritage area
What Old Toongabbie is known for: High desirability, Excellent transport, Education hub, Café precinct, Heritage area

Suburb profile

In Parramatta, Old Toongabbie is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Connections to the wider metro area are straightforward, with neighbouring communities close at hand. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street.

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. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, with buses linking the suburb to surrounding areas.

Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by growth momentum and schools and education, while parks and green space sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.

Living here

Desirability

Desirability score
63.2/100 — Good
State standing
Top 13% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
736th in Australia
State rank
262nd in NSW
Peer rank
#104 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#186 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data confidence
82%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$630
Houses (January to March 2026)
$680
All types (January to March 2026)
$650
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
180

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

Population

Population
3,276
Median age
38
Median household income / week
$2,172
Dwelling vacancy
4.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
54 of 1,173
Median monthly mortgage
$2,200
Employment rate
60.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
68 / 98 / 77

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.

Community & culture

30.3% speak a language other than English at home; 30.9% born overseas

Language at home
2,190 English only · 954 other
Non-English at home
30.3%
Born overseas
976 (30.9%)
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
50 (1.5%)
Australian citizens
2,848
Languages spoken at home (other than English)
21

Top languages other than English

Share of residents who speak a language other than English at home (2021 Census).

  • Tamil66 · 17.4%
  • Arabic60 · 15.8%
  • Korean43 · 11.3%
  • Mandarin30 · 7.9%
  • Gujarati23 · 6.1%
  • Hindi21 · 5.5%
  • Punjabi21 · 5.5%
  • Cantonese17 · 4.5%

2021 Census — languages spoken at home, birthplace, and Indigenous status (usual residence).

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.

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
145
Against the person
43
Against property
70
Rate per 1,000 residents
44.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 76 residents
State safety percentile
20.4th (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

  • Domestic Violence Related Assault74
  • Fraud70
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment77
  • Malicious Damage To Property65
  • Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault62

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

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
1,067.5
  • Metella Road Public SchoolPrimary
  • Toongabbie Christian CollegeCombined
  • Toongabbie Public SchoolPrimary
  • Toongabbie West Public SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

45 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Binalong Rd Before Burrabogee Rd
  • Old Windsor Rd At Faulkner St
  • Old Windsor Rd At Faulkner St
  • Old Windsor Rd At Oakes Rd
  • Old Windsor Rd At Oakes 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)

Amenities

66 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 restaurants · 1 cafes · 1 supermarkets · 1 fast food · 4 playgrounds · 9 swimming pools · 1 petrol stations

Local character

  • Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
  • Great for outdoor family life — 2 parks mapped in suburb, 4 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport — 45 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation — 14 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
61/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.31
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.92
Parks per 1,000 residents
0.61
Food & drink(3)
  • Memphis 9Cafe

    Unit 4 11 Picasso Crescent

  • Picasso TakeawayFast food

    Unit 5 11 Picasso Crescent

  • The HideoutRestaurant

    58A Bogalara Road

Shopping(1)
  • IGASupermarket
Health & services(2)
  • Dentist Near Me - ToongabbieHospital

    Unit Shop 13 58-62 Fitzwilliam Road, Old Toongabbie

  • Old Toongabbie Vet ClinicVeterinary

    Unit 2 11 Picasso Crescent

Sport & outdoors(16)
  • Doris Sargeant ParkPark

    Chalmers Crescent

  • Park
  • Playground (4)
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (9)
Transport(18)

18 bus stops

Other(14)
  • Bench (6)
  • Bicycle Parking
  • HaircraftHairdresser

    Unit 1 11 Picasso Crescent

  • Massage

    Unit 3 11 Picasso Crescent

  • The HideoutOutdoor Seating
  • Parking (5)
  • Parking Entrance
  • Metro PetroleumPetrol station
  • Picnic Table
  • Post Box
  • Street LibraryPublic Bookcase
  • Shelter (2)
  • Uniting Mayflower Pendle HillSocial Facility

    1 Bogalara Road

  • Waste Basket (3)

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived from OpenStreetMap & Census) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Doris Sargeant ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
2
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

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
On site
  • Dentist Near Me - ToongabbieFitzwilliam Roadhospital

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
25° / 17°
Rainfall
321 mm · ~40 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
22° / 14°
Rainfall
359 mm · ~45 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
17° / 8°
Rainfall
263 mm · ~33 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
21° / 12°
Rainfall
242 mm · ~30 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Period: seasonal · Updated on site · Static grid from WorldClim monthly averages

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

388 planning-related records

2026· 34 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    14 BETHEL STREET TOONGABBIE 2146Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    21 VALERIA STREET TOONGABBIE 2146Under Assessment
  • Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    59-59A CORNELIA ROAD TOONGABBIE 2146Withdrawn
  • Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure
    8 RAPHAEL PLACE OLD TOONGABBIE 2146Under Assessment
  • Industrial development; 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 Australia; Light industry
    114 OAKES ROAD OLD TOONGABBIE 2146Under Assessment
  • Subdivision
    39 FOX HILLS CRESCENT TOONGABBIE 2146Additional Information Requested

  • May 2026

  • Demolition; Hotel or motel accommodation; Erection of a new structure; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Tourist and visitor accommodation
    497 WENTWORTH AVENUE TOONGABBIE 2146Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    16 LAMONERIE STREET TOONGABBIE 2146Additional Information Requested
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    48 METELLA ROAD TOONGABBIE 2146Additional Information Requested
  • Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)
    8 BARANGAROO ROAD TOONGABBIE 2146Additional Information Requested
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Light industry
    104-110 OAKES ROAD OLD TOONGABBIE 2146Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    9 OVAL STREET OLD TOONGABBIE 2146Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Food and drink premise; Co-living
    2 JUNIA AVENUE TOONGABBIE 2146Additional Information Requested
  • Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure
    48 TUCKS ROAD TOONGABBIE 2146Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    41 NULANG STREET OLD TOONGABBIE 2146Additional Information Requested
  • Subdivision
    105 TOONGABBIE ROAD TOONGABBIE 2146Rejected
  • Subdivision
    105 TOONGABBIE ROAD TOONGABBIE 2146Determined

  • March 2026

  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure
    14 BUNGAREE ROAD TOONGABBIE 2146Determined
  • Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    12 CHALMERS CRESCENT OLD TOONGABBIE 2146Determined
  • Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Driveways and hard stand spaces
    8 MARCIA STREET TOONGABBIE 2146Additional Information Requested
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    9 MOORGATE STREET TOONGABBIE 2146Determined
  • Demolition; School based child care
    68 CORNELIA ROAD TOONGABBIE 2146Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    103 TOONGABBIE ROAD TOONGABBIE 2146Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation
    3 LAMONERIE STREET TOONGABBIE 2146Determined
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Medical centre
    24 TOONGABBIE ROAD TOONGABBIE 2146Additional Information Requested
  • Dual occupancy; Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    1 LAMONERIE STREET TOONGABBIE 2146Determined
  • Place of public worship; Hours of operation and trading
    271 OLD WINDSOR ROAD OLD TOONGABBIE 2146Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Pathways and paving; Swimming pool
    90 BUNGAREE ROAD TOONGABBIE 2146Determined
  • Subdivision
    25 THE CRESCENT TOONGABBIE 2146Additional Information Requested

  • January 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    17 BUNGAREE ROAD TOONGABBIE 2146Determined
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Medical centre
    24 TOONGABBIE ROAD TOONGABBIE 2146Rejected
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development
    20 REYNOLDS STREET TOONGABBIE 2146Determined
  • Registered club; Hours of operation and trading
    12 STATION ROAD TOONGABBIE 2146Determined
  • Subdivision
    18 METELLA ROAD TOONGABBIE 2146Additional Information Requested
2025· 6 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Subdivision
    13 MARCIA STREET TOONGABBIE 2146Determined
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Recreation facility (indoor)
    135 TOONGABBIE ROAD TOONGABBIE 2146Deferred Commencement
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    10 BETHEL STREET TOONGABBIE 2146Determined
  • Business premises; Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Hours of operation and trading
    13-15 PORTICO PARADE TOONGABBIE 2146Determined

  • November 2025

  • Dual occupancy; Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation
    24 BUDGEREE ROAD TOONGABBIE 2146Determined
  • Restaurant or cafe; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    AURELIA STREET TOONGABBIE 2146Withdrawn

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • Toongabbie Government Farm Archaeological SiteOakes Road, Old ToongabbieSHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · 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

Socio-economic

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

Recent changes

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  • Bicycle Parkingamenitiesbicycle_parking
  • Binalong Park, Binalong Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • Binalong Rd after Burrabogee Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • Binalong Rd before Merryl Avamenitiesbus_stop

Data sources & freshness

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