Mount Druitt - Whalan is still affordable — but less advantaged
Mount Druitt - Whalan 2770 · Mount Druitt, Greater Sydney, NSW
Mount Druitt - Whalan is still relatively affordable to rent, with a median of $530 a week (DCJ, 2026-Q1) — about $250 below the Greater Sydney median; a young, family-heavy area (median age 33). The trade-offs: it is less advantaged than most of Australia (SEIFA decile 1 of 10); unemployment runs above the Sydney norm, at 9.3%.
A mix of houses and units, with a median age of 33 and households on a median $1,392 a week at the 2021 Census.
Compiled from ABS regional population (SA2), the 2021 Census, SEIFA 2021, NSW DCJ median rents, NSW DCJ median sale prices, NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research reported offences, OpenStreetMap and ACARA Schools NSW / NSW Dept of Education · figures current to September 2026.
What it costs to buy
NSW DCJ Rent and Sales Report · 2025-Q4Median sale price from the NSW Department of Communities and Justice's recorded property sales. Compare year-on-year — quarter-to-quarter moves are mostly seasonal noise.
By dwelling type — 2025-Q4 quarter
| Type | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| House | $980,000n=133 |
| Unit / flat | $480,000n=60 |
The median sale price across all dwellings in Mount Druitt - Whalan was $901,000, based on sales in postcode 2770, for the 2025-Q4 quarter. That is $299,000 below the Greater Sydney median. By type: a house $980,000 and a unit / flat $480,000.
This is the median price of properties recorded as sold this quarter — settlement can lag a purchase decision by weeks, so the most recent quarter can revise slightly as more sales are recorded.
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| Quarter | Median price | Year on year | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Q4 | $901,000 | — | $1,200,000 |
Sale price data © NSW Department of Communities and Justice, Rent and Sales Report, based on sales in postcode 2770, December 2025 release. Figures are the median for properties sold in the quarter. DCJ suppresses a median where too few properties sold.
What it costs to rent
NSW DCJ Rent and Sales Report · 2026-Q1Median weekly rent for new tenancies, from the NSW Department of Communities and Justice's bond lodgements. Compare year-on-year — quarter-to-quarter moves are mostly seasonal noise.
By dwelling type — 2026-Q1 quarter
| Type | Studio | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | — | — | $480n=57 | $565n=172 | $720n=57 |
| Townhouse | — | — | — | $550low sample | — |
| Unit / flat | — | — | $480n=74 | — | — |
n is the number of new bonds behind each median — treat a figure marked low sample as indicative only.
The median weekly rent across all dwellings in Mount Druitt - Whalan was $530, based on new bonds lodged in postcode 2770, for the 2026-Q1 quarter. That is $250 a week below the Greater Sydney median. By type: a 3-bedroom house $565 and a 2-bedroom unit $480.
This is the median rent on new leases signed this quarter, not what existing tenants pay. It usually runs higher than the Census figure.
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| Quarter | Median rent | Year on year | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Q1 | $530 | — | $930 |
Rent data © NSW Department of Communities and Justice, Rent and Sales Report, based on new bonds in postcode 2770, March 2026 release. Figures are the median for new bonds lodged in the quarter, not all tenancies. DCJ suppresses a median where too few bonds were lodged.
Mount Druitt - Whalan on the map
The Australian Bureau of Statistics Statistical Area 2 outline for Mount Druitt - Whalan, NSW.
Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Boundary: ABS SA2 (ASGS 2021), simplified — an SA2 can differ from the gazetted suburb, and detached parts such as islands may not all be shown.
How the population has changed
Mount Druitt - Whalan against the New South Wales average, both set to 100 in the first year shown so the growth rates compare.
Mount Druitt - Whalan population grew from 23,501 in 2016 to 24,378 in 2025, a change of 3.7% over the period, against the New South Wales average.
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| Year | Mount Druitt - Whalan | New South Wales average |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 23,501 | 7,732,858 |
| 2017 | 23,778 | 7,855,316 |
| 2018 | 23,805 | 7,954,476 |
| 2019 | 23,745 | 8,046,748 |
| 2020 | 23,501 | 8,110,610 |
| 2021 | 23,182 | 8,097,062 |
| 2022 | 23,260 | 8,182,098 |
| 2023 | 23,730 | 8,356,387 |
| 2024 | 24,214 | 8,492,050 |
| 2025 | 24,378 | 8,592,524 |
Where the growth is coming from
Mount Druitt - Whalan gained 1,906 residents from internal migration and 683 from overseas in the year to June 2025, while 2,699 people moved away — a net addition of -110 before natural increase.
- Internal migration in+1,906
- Internal migration out+2,441
- Overseas migration in+683
- Natural increase+274
Components of population change over the sample year. Natural increase is shown apart from migration so the two are not read as one figure.
How it has changed
Census · five-yearlyThe 2016 Census against 2021. Older figures are mapped onto today's boundaries via the ABS Time Series Profile, so comparisons are approximate where borders moved.
| Measure | 2016 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,701 | 22,918 | +1.0% |
| Median age | 32 | 33 | +1 yr |
| Median household income | $1,200/wk | $1,392/wk | +16% |
| Median weekly rent | $330/wk | $345/wk | +4.5% |
| Born overseas | 49.9% | 50.3% | +0.4 pts |
Who lives here
Census · five-yearlyFrom the 2021 Census — the most recent available; 2026 Census data isn't expected until mid-2027. Each figure carries its definition, so you know what is being counted.
People
Income
Housing
Work
Household
Country of birth
Language at home
How homes are held
- Owned outright 19.4%
- Mortgaged 27.3%
- Rented 50.0%
- Other / not stated 3.2%
How well-off the area is
Census · five-yearlyThe ABS SEIFA indexes rank every area by relative advantage and disadvantage. Decile 1 is the lowest tenth of Australia; decile 10 is the highest.
- Relative disadvantage (IRSD)Lower decile means more relative disadvantageDecile 1score 859
- Advantage & disadvantage (IRSAD)Higher decile means more relative advantageDecile 1score 883
- Economic resources (IER)Income and housing capacityDecile 1score 901
- Education & occupation (IEO)Education and occupational skill levelsDecile 2score 907
Safety context
NSW BOCSAR · June 2026How much crime is reported in Mount Druitt - Whalan, from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
Most-reported offences · Mount Druitt - Whalan, last 12 months
- Intimidation, stalking and harassment1,563 /100k+401% vs Greater Sydney
- Malicious damage to property1,005 /100k+250% vs Greater Sydney
- Assault234 /100k+343% vs Greater Sydney
- Theft217 /100k+465% vs Greater Sydney
- Drug offences98 /100k+501% vs Greater Sydney
- Robbery66 /100k+2211% vs Greater Sydney
Rate per 100,000 people in Mount Druitt - Whalan.
Of these categories, intimidation, stalking and harassment is reported most in Mount Druitt - Whalan over the last 12 months, running 401% above the Greater Sydney rate.
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| Offence category | Suburb | Greater Sydney | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1,563 per 100k | 312 per 100k | — |
| Malicious damage to property | 1,005 per 100k | 287 per 100k | — |
| Assault | 234 per 100k | 53 per 100k | — |
| Theft | 217 per 100k | 38 per 100k | — |
| Drug offences | 98 per 100k | 16 per 100k | — |
| Robbery | 66 per 100k | 3 per 100k | — |
Crime statistics © State of New South Wales (NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research), used under CC BY 4.0, updated June 2026. Matched to this suburb from BOCSAR’s own locality-level data — see the safest/highest-crime rankings’ methodology for the locality-to-suburb matching used. Monthly counts are volatile — the 12-month figures above smooth that noise.
Getting around, and what's nearby
OpenStreetMap · quarterlyWhat OpenStreetMap records inside the suburb boundary. Counts reflect what is tagged in OSM and can undercount a real but less-mapped area. The park count here is OpenStreetMap green space of any kind, including privately held land — it is a different measure from the council parks below.
Within the Mount Druitt - Whalan SA2, OpenStreetMap records 11 schools, 5 childcare and kindergarten centres, 1 hospital, 9 GP or clinic locations, 4 supermarkets and 34 green spaces. For families: 1 library and 20 playgrounds. Eating out and socialising: 2 cafés, 6 restaurants and 4 pubs and bars. Staying active: 3 gyms, 2 public pools and 37 sports fields. Also 1 cinema and 5 shopping centres. The nearest train station, Mount Druitt, is about 850 m from the suburb centre. OpenStreetMap also maps 122 bus stops here.
List every mapped place
Schools
- Mount Druitt Public School
- Halinda School
- Madang Preschool
- Madang Avenue Public School
- Sacred Heart Primary School
- Bethel Christian School
- Whalan Public School
- Colyton Public School
Childcare & kindergartens
- Kids Activity Centre
- Connie's Child Care Centre
- Whalan Public School Preschool
Libraries
- Mount Druitt Library
Gyms & fitness
- New Dimensions Health Club
- Mates Gym
Cinemas
- Hoyts
Shopping centres
- Kmart
- Target
- Westfield Mt Druitt
- Mount Druitt Central
- TK Maxx
Hospitals
- Mount Druitt Hospital
GPs & clinics
- Dr Raul Amor
- Greater West Medical Centre
- Mount Druitt Community Health Centre
- Mt Druitt Medical & Dental Centre
- Quantum Radiology
- Mount Druitt Community Dialysis Centre
Supermarkets
- Woolworths
- Coles
- Foodworks
- Aldi
Green spaces
- Luke Park
- Manse Reserve
- Kokoda Reserve
- Shennan Walkway
- Major Druitt Park
- Dawson Mall
- Fred Cowpe Reserve
- William Mason Reserve
Train stations
- Mount Druitt
Schools
Every open NSW school whose campus sits inside the SA2 boundary, with the average ICSEA across them. Open a school for its own ICSEA, student background and a link to My School.
The Mount Druitt - Whalan SA2 contains 12 schools — 5 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 4 combined schools and 1 special school, of which 6 are government and 6 non-government. Its 11 schools with a published ICSEA average 962 (1000 is the national average); each school's own figure and student background are on its page. NAPLAN results for each school are on its My School profile (ACARA). For area context, Mount Druitt - Whalan sits in decile 2 of the ABS SEIFA index of education and occupation nationally and 61% of adults here completed Year 12 (Census 2021).
The centre of this SA2 is zoned for Mount Druitt Public School (primary), Chifley College Senior Campus (secondary).
Parts of this SA2 also fall in the catchment of Rooty Hill Public School (primary), Emerton Public School (primary), Minchinbury Public School (primary), Dawson Public School (primary), Colyton Public School (primary), Madang Avenue Public School (primary), Oxley Park Public School (primary), Rooty Hill High School (secondary), Colyton High School (secondary).
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- Colyton Public School · State
- Madang Avenue Public School · State
- Mount Druitt Public School · State
- Sacred Heart Primary School · Non-Government
- Whalan Public School · State
- CathWest Innovation College · Non-Government
- Chifley College Senior Campus · State
- Australian Islamic College of Sydney · Non-Government
- Bethel Christian School · Non-Government
- St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College · Non-Government
- St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College, St Bishoy Hall · Non-Government
- Halinda School · State
School list: NSW Government open data — ACARA Schools NSW, via the NSW data portal, CC BY 4.0. Catchments: NSW Department of Education “School intake zones” dataset, CC BY 4.0. ICSEA: ACARA School Profile. NAPLAN: myschool.edu.au (ACARA).
Nearby, in Mount Druitt
Others in the same ABS district, by population growth. If this one doesn't fit, one of these might.
- HereMount Druitt - Whalan+0.7%
- 01Lethbridge Park - Tregear+1.0%
- 02Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton+0.4%
- 03Hassall Grove - Plumpton+0.4%
- 04Prospect Reservoir+0.0%
- 05Rooty Hill - Minchinbury-0.1%
- 06Glendenning - Dean Park-1.0%
Dots place each suburb's growth on the same scale, slowest at left.
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