Moving to Plumpton NSW 2761
What the official numbers say about living in Plumpton — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $430 a week, against a median household income of $2,171 a week.
About 72% of homes are owner-occupied and 27% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Plumpton grew 22% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (8,244 → 10,070 people).
Around 86% of households are families, averaging 3.5 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: Philippines, Fiji, Pakistan; most spoken languages besides English: Tagalog, Urdu, Hindi.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Plumpton scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (67% of workers), while 29% work from home.
Nearest train station: Rooty Hill, 2.3 km south.
Nearest bus interchange: Mount Druitt Bus Interchange, 2.4 km south-west.
Nearest airport: RAAF Base Richmond, 17.5 km north.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 37 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 58 schools · 22 cafes & restaurants · 10 supermarkets · 62 parks — see them all on the Plumpton profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Western Grammar School 300 m · Plumpton House School 400 m · Plumpton Public School 450 m · Plumpton High School 450 m · Good Shepherd Primary School 750 m · Australian Islamic College of Sydney Senior School 900 m · Australian Islamic College of Sydney 1000 m · Richard Johnson Anglican School 1 km
Groceries: Woolworths 650 m · Foodworks 1.2 km · Aldi 1.7 km · Fresh Food Market Rooty Hill 2 km · Coles 2.1 km · Rooty Hill IGA 2.1 km · Woolworths 2.4 km · Foodworks 2.4 km
Parks and reserves: Plumpton Park 150 m · Alroy Park 550 m · Lyal Sarina Park 700 m · Cooke Reserve 750 m · Dorne Park 900 m · Rizal Park 900 m · Olson Reserve 1 km · Merric Circle 1.1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Plumpton, most often seen first: Common Myna · Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Australian Magpie · Australian White Ibis · Australian Raven.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Plumpton, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumpton here | 10,070 | — | 6/10 | 8% |
| Oakhurst | 6,947 | — | 5/10 | 4% |
| Hebersham | 5,643 | — | 1/10 | 4% |
| Glendenning | 5,196 | — | 5/10 | 8% |
| Rooty Hill | 16,176 | — | 4/10 | 11% |
| Dharruk | 2,806 | — | 1/10 | 4% |
| Hassall Grove | 4,401 | — | 4/10 | 3% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Blacktown — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Chifley — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2761 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Plumpton profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $430 a week, and about 27% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 22% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 8,244 people to 10,070. It sits about 37 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Rooty Hill station is roughly 2.3 km away. Local government is Blacktown council, and the federal seat is Chifley.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Plumpton vs Oakhurst · Plumpton vs Hebersham.
Nearby guides: Oakhurst · Hebersham · Glendenning · Rooty Hill · Dharruk · Hassall Grove.
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