NSW · Blacktown Council
Pemulwuy, 2148
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Blacktown, Pemulwuy 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. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.
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. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and schools and education 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
- 5,532
- Median age
- 37
- Median household income / week
- $2,758
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 81 of 1,760
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,511
- Employment rate
- 63.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 104 / 99 / 325
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)
- $550
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $650
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $610
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 679
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)
- 691
- Against the person
- 147
- Against property
- 193
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 124.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 38 residents
- State safety percentile
- 84.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -19.1%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions994
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment646
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault499
- Steal From Retail Store520
- Transport Regulatory Offences2194
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
49 public transport stops in this suburb
- Driftway Dr Opp Dirrabari Reserve
- Reconciliation Rd At Butu Wargun Dr
- Reconciliation Rd Opp Butu Wargun Dr
- Watkin Tench Pde Before Greystanes Rd
- Watkin Tench Pde Before Silverthorne Dr
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).
92 planning-related records
2026· 7 proposals
June 2026
- Residential flat building; Advertising and signage51 BUTU WARGUN DRIVE PEMULWUY 2145Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 DURAWI STREET PEMULWUY 2145Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)11 KARUK STREET PEMULWUY 2145Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 Durawi Street Pemulwuy NSW 2145Rejected
March 2026
- Demolition; Office Premise; Erection of a new structure; Car park; Centre-based child care; Recreation facility (indoor); Retail Premise; Food and drink premise; Shop; Neighbourhood shop46 WINNIMA CIRCUIT PEMULWUY 2145Additional Information Requested
February 2026
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationButu Wargun Drive, Pemulwuy (Lot 12&13 DP1162280)Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 KARUK STREET PEMULWUY 2145Withdrawn
2025· 11 proposals
November 2025
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationLOT 12 & 13 Butu Wargun Drive, Pemulwuy NSW 2145Withdrawn
- Demolition; Office Premise; Erection of a new structure; Car park; Centre-based child care; Recreation facility (indoor); Retail Premise; Food and drink premise; Shop; Neighbourhood shop46 WINNIMA CIRCUIT PEMULWUY 2145Rejected
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 BURRIANG WAY PEMULWUY 2145Withdrawn
July 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool10 DURAWI STREET PEMULWUY 2145Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure26 CHERRIBIT STREET PEMULWUY 2145Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 MURRAGAUAN STREET PEMULWUY 2145Withdrawn
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure93A NIJONG DRIVE PEMULWUY 2145Determined
April 2025
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7a/20 Picrite Place Pemulwuy NSW 2145Determined
March 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool34 WINNIMA CIRCUIT PEMULWUY 2145Determined
February 2025
- Advertising and signage; Temporary building, structure or use; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Recreation facility (major); Recreation facility (outdoor)44 WINNIMA CIRCUIT PEMULWUY 2145Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Barbecues and other outdoor cooking structures; Minor building alterations (external); Residential Accommodation24 GRAZIER CIRCUIT PEMULWUY 2145Determined
2024· 13 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure93A NIJONG DRIVE PEMULWUY 2145Determined
October 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation30 DARUGA AVENUE PEMULWUY 2145Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool32 CHERRIBIT STREET PEMULWUY 2145Determined
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation36 BURAN ROAD PEMULWUY 2145Determined
August 2024
- Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle repair station12E 20 PICRITE CLOSE PEMULWUY 2145Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation30 DARUGA AVENUE PEMULWUY 2145Rejected
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 MURRAGAUAN STREET PEMULWUY 2145Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 DURAWI STREET PEMULWUY 2145Withdrawn
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 DURAWI STREET PEMULWUY 2145Rejected
April 2024
- Dwelling house; Temporary building, structure or use15 BAOMA AVENUE PEMULWUY 2145Withdrawn
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation28 WINNIMA CIRCUIT PEMULWUY 2145Determined
February 2024
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; General industry2 FOUNDATION PLACE PEMULWUY 2145Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care; Recreation facility (indoor); Food and drink premise; Shop; Neighbourhood shop44 WINNIMA CIRCUIT PEMULWUY 2145Determined
2023· 9 proposals
December 2023
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Advertising structure1 NEWPORT STREET PEMULWUY 2145Determined
November 2023
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care; Food and drink premise; Shop; Neighbourhood shop44 WINNIMA CIRCUIT PEMULWUY 2145Rejected
October 2023
- Dwelling36 BURAN ROAD PEMULWUY 2145Determined
September 2023
- Dual occupancy4-6 BURU PLACE PEMULWUY 2145Determined
- Residential flat buildingLOT-09 & 10 DP271345 Driftway Drive Pemulwuy 2145Withdrawn
August 2023
- Dwelling28 WINNIMA CIRCUIT PEMULWUY 2145Operational consent issued
July 2023
- Recreational Uses2 Foundation Place Pemulway WayDetermined
June 2023
- Other2 winnima circuit, PemulwuyDetermined
May 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development4 BURRAGA WAY PEMULWUY 2145Determined
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
69 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Reconciliation Rd opp Bellevue CctBus stop
- Little Fins CafeCafe
- Sweet TreatsCafe
- The Surf ClubCafe
- Picnic Table (48)
- Peckys PlaygroundPlayground
- Playground
- Public toilets
- Shelter (6)
- Nickelodeon BeachSwimming pool
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
- Andrew Campbell ReservePark
- Community And Road Education SchemePark
- Grey Box ReservePark
- Park or reserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- DentistWatkin Tench Paradedentist
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)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
Heritage
6 state heritage places
- Former Great Western Road,ProspectReservoir Road, ProspectSHR
- Prospect HillClunies Ross Street, ProspectSHR
- Prospect Reservoir Valve HouseEast Of Reservoir, ProspectSHR
- Prospect Reservoir and surrounding areaReservoir Road, ProspectSHR
- Royal Cricketers Arms Inn385 Reservoir Road ProspectSHR
- Veteran Hall - House RemainsGreat Western Highway, ProspectSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- A Grade Learning AcademyWatkin Tench Paradechildcare
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)
- 22
- Parks (OSM)
- 7
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
- 51.9/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 26% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1703rd in Australia
- State rank
- 546th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #150 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #380 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Little Fins Cafeamenitiescafe
- Nickelodeon Beachamenitiesswimming_pool
- Peckys Playgroundamenitiesplayground
- Picnic Tableamenitiespicnic_table
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Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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