PRAIRIEWOOD
PRAIRIEWOOD Property Overview
Local Schools (1)
Partially Selective (1)
Prairiewood High School
DetailsPRAIRIEWOOD Neighbouring Suburbs
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About PRAIRIEWOOD
Prairiewood is located in Western Sydney, approximately 36.2km from CBD, about 81 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 3,457 with a density of 1620 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,391,000, below Sydney average.
Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, selective school Prairiewood High School has 116.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 6161 per 100,000, 0.93x the NSW average, a safe area.
Demographics: Italian comprises 10.30%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Vietnamese (9.00%) and Chinese (8.94%), Chinese proportion close to NSW average.
Transport: No train station coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Prairiewood has a house median of $1,391,000. Limited unit data available. Property prices are below Sydney median, offering good value.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Prairiewood has a crime rate of 6161 per 100,000, which is 0.93x the NSW average (6635). Below NSW average, a safe area.
Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Partially Selective schools: Prairiewood High School, 2024 HSC results: 116 Distinguished Achievers, 5 All Rounders, 3 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 75.2. Catholic schools: Mary MacKillop Catholic College, 2024 HSC results: 29 Distinguished Achievers (neighbouring suburb).
According to ABS 2021 Census, Prairiewood has a population of 3,457, with Chinese comprising 8.90%. Chinese proportion close to NSW average. Main ethnic groups: Italian (10.30%), Vietnamese (9.00%), Chinese (8.94%), Aust (8.79%), English (6.77%).
Prairiewood is approximately 36.2km from Sydney CBD, about 43 minutes by car or 81 minutes by public transport. No train station coverage. Relies mainly on bus or driving. Far from city centre, suitable for families not requiring frequent commuting.