PRAIRIEWOOD

Sydney West
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House Median
This suburb $1,391,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
No data available
Safety Index
Crime rate 6,161
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 8.9%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 3,457
Density 1,620.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney West
State New South Wales

PRAIRIEWOOD Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,391,000
House Sales Volume 62 sales
Unit Median No data
Unit Sales Volume -
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $560/wk
3 Bed House $700/wk
2 Bed Unit $550/wk
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

PRAIRIEWOOD Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Near Average
Crime rate: 6,161 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.93x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

PRAIRIEWOOD 6,161/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

PRAIRIEWOOD has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

PRAIRIEWOOD Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

3,457
Total Population
1,620
people/km² density
8.9%
Chinese Population
Above average

Major Ethnicities

1
Italy
356 people
10.3%
2
Vietnam
311 people
9.0%
3
China
309 people
8.9%
4
Australia
304 people
8.8%
5
England
234 people
6.8%

Transport

36.2 km
to Sydney CBD
43 min
drive to CBD
81 min
transit to CBD
No Station
bus/car required

Local Schools (1)

Partially Selective (1)

Prairiewood High School

Details
75.2 score Year 7-12 Co-ed

PRAIRIEWOOD Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 7 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.