Moving to Peakhurst NSW 2210
What the official numbers say about living in Peakhurst — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $440 a week, against a median personal income of $1,835 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Peakhurst grew 22% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (9,909 → 12,079 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: China, Lebanon, England; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Arabic, Cantonese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Peakhurst sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 8 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (48% of workers), while 48% work from home.
Nearest train station: Riverwood, about 1.1 km away.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 17 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 17 schools · 56 cafes & restaurants · 5 supermarkets · 86 parks — see them all on the Peakhurst profile.
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Georges River — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Banks — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2210 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Peakhurst profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
Common questions
What is rent like in Peakhurst?
The census median rent is $440 a week.
Is Peakhurst growing?
Population went from 9,909 (2011) to 12,079 (2021) — up 22% over the decade.
How far is Peakhurst from the city?
About 17 km straight-line from the Sydney CBD, with Riverwood station roughly 1.1 km away.
Which council area is Peakhurst in?
Peakhurst falls under Georges River council and the federal electorate of Banks.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Peakhurst vs Riverwood · Peakhurst vs Mortdale.
Nearby guides: Riverwood · Mortdale · Beverly Hills · Padstow · Penshurst · Oatley.