NSW · Blacktown Council
Ropes Crossing, 2760
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Dog friendly
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Ropes Crossing is a practical mid-sized suburb in Blacktown, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Connections to the wider metro area are straightforward, with neighbouring communities close at hand. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.
Young professionals and new households shape much of the local mix, with plenty of young families in the mix. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because growth momentum and local dining and lifestyle amenities lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in parks and green space and housing affordability.
Population
- Population
- 7,280
- Median age
- 31
- Median household income / week
- $2,216
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 90 of 2,211
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,300
- Employment rate
- 64.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 169 / 302 / 160
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)
- $495
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $610
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $588
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 464
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)
- 966
- Against the person
- 211
- Against property
- 320
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 132.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 35 residents
- State safety percentile
- 87th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -25.7%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions495
- Domestic Violence Related Assault318
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment343
- Malicious Damage To Property345
- Transport Regulatory Offences863
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
- 1,019
- Ropes Crossing 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
49 public transport stops in this suburb
- Hallow Pde Before Ropes Cross Bvd
- Hollows Pde At Avoca St
- Palmyra Av Opp Stony Creek Rd
- Pulley Dr At Tate St
- Susannah Dr Opp Murcutt 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).
46 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
February 2026
- Take away food and drink; Hours of operation and trading53 RAFTER PARADE ROPES CROSSING 2760Withdrawn
2025· 14 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Fences; Supporting Development40 FINSBURY CIRCUIT ROPES CROSSING 2760Determined
- Restaurant or cafe; Erection of a new structure308 WIANAMATTA PARKWAY ROPES CROSSING 2760Additional Information Requested
November 2025
- Business premises; Erection of a new structure298 WIANAMATTA PARKWAY ROPES CROSSING 2760Additional Information Requested
- Advertising and signage; Recreation facility (indoor)302 WIANAMATTA PARKWAY ROPES CROSSING 2760Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport4 SEYMOUR STREET ROPES CROSSING 2760Determined
October 2025
- Advertising and signage; Recreation facility (indoor)302 WIANAMATTA PARKWAY ROPES CROSSING 2760Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure17 CORRIGAN STREET ROPES CROSSING 2760Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool23 TOWNSEND CRESCENT ROPES CROSSING 2760Determined
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care2 SEYMOUR STREET ROPES CROSSING 2760Determined
February 2025
- Erection of a new structure; General industry9 MUSTARD GLADE ROPES CROSSING 2760Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure28 WISEMAN CIRCUIT ROPES CROSSING 2760Determined
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure300 ROPES CROSSING BOULEVARD ROPES CROSSING 2760Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Centre-based child careHOLLOWS PARADE ROPES CROSSING 2760Under Assessment
- Industrial development; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Light industry5 MUSTARD GLADE ROPES CROSSING 2760Additional Information Requested
2024· 5 proposals
November 2024
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)24 STEPHENSON DRIVE ROPES CROSSING 2760Determined
August 2024
- SubdivisionLot 1301 Forrester Road Ropes CrossingDetermined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure48 BLACKBURN STREET ROPES CROSSING 2760Determined
May 2024
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure300 ROPES CROSSING BOULEVARD ROPES CROSSING 2760Determined
- Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure306 WIANAMATTA PARKWAY ROPES CROSSING 2760Determined
2023· 10 proposals
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1 COWRA PLACE ROPES CROSSING 2760Determined
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 Flat Sedge Crescent HUNTLEYDetermined
August 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs1 COWRA PLACE ROPES CROSSING 2760Determined
July 2023
- Dwelling41 TARADALE DRIVE ROPES CROSSING 2760Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development28 WISEMAN CIRCUIT ROPES CROSSING 2760Determined
May 2023
- Change of use34 TARADALE DRIVE ROPES CROSSING 2760Determined
February 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs11 MAIDEN STREET ROPES CROSSING 2760Withdrawn
- Alterations and additions to residential development6 TOWNSEND CRESCENT ROPES CROSSING 2760Determined
January 2023
- Alterations and additions to commercial development; Centre based childcareHOLLOWS PARADE ROPES CROSSING 2760Determined
- Change of use80B Ropes Crossing Boulevard, Ropes CrossingDetermined
2022· 5 proposals
December 2022
- Alterations and additions to commercial development; Recreational Uses; Food and drink premises304 ROPES CROSSING BOULEVARD ROPES CROSSING 2760Determined
June 2022
- Stratum / community title subdivision300 ROPES CROSSING BOULEVARD ROPES CROSSING 2760Determined
- Other308 WIANAMATTA PARKWAY ROPES CROSSING 2760Determined
May 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development31 MOLUCCANA CRESCENT ROPES CROSSING 2760Determined
February 2022
- Change of useG04-80C Ropes Crossing Boulevard, Ropes CrossingDetermined
2021· 5 proposals
August 2021
- Subdivision of land; Stormwater management systems; Telecommunications and communication facilities; Earthworks / change in levels; Retaining walls, protection of treesLot 1301 Forrester Road Ropes CrossingDetermined
July 2021
- Residential flat buildingPulley drive Ropes Crossing: Lot 103/DP1169036Determined
June 2021
- Alterations and additions to commercial development8 CENTRAL PLACE ROPES CROSSING 2760Determined
May 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing3 ROSSETTI CIRCUIT ROPES CROSSING 2760Determined
- Signage; Other306 WIANAMATTA PARKWAY ROPES CROSSING 2760Under Assessment
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
54 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq (5)
- Bench (8)
- Australis Dr after Beston DrBus stop
- Australis Dr after Palmyra AvBus stop
- Australis Dr before Beston DrBus stop
- Australis Dr before Palmyra AvBus stop
- Beston Dr at Meredith AvBus stop
- Beston Dr opp Meredith AvBus stop
- Hallow Pde before Ropes Cross BvdBus stop
- Hollows Pde at Avoca StBus 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
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Ropes Crossing ReservePark
- Village GreenPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
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
- Mindchamps Early Learning CentreHollows 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
- 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)
- 21
- Parks (OSM)
- 10
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
- 49.4/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 30% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2001st in Australia
- State rank
- 639th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #173 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #434 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Australis Dr after Beston Dramenitiesbus_stop
- Australis Dr after Palmyra Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Australis Dr before Beston Dramenitiesbus_stop
- Australis Dr before Palmyra Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Benchamenitiesbench
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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