THE PONDS
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About THE PONDS
The Ponds is located in Central Sydney, approximately 48.9km from CBD, about 81 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 16,315 with a density of 3506 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,626,000, on par with Sydney average.
Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school The Ponds High School has 146 Distinguished Achievers.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 1434 per 100,000, 0.22x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.
Demographics: Indian comprises 28.35%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (14.92%) and English (12.96%), Chinese comprises 6.99%, Chinese proportion close to NSW average.
Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), The Ponds has a house median of $1,626,000. Limited unit data available. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), The Ponds has a crime rate of 1434 per 100,000, which is 0.22x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.
Government schools: The Ponds High School, 2024 HSC results: 146 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All Rounders, 3 Top Achievers, 1 First in Course, AU Guide Score 70.4. Catholic schools: St John XXIII Catholic College (Secondary), 2024 HSC results: 62 Distinguished Achievers, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 59.1 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: Rouse Hill Anglican College, 2024 HSC results: 36 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All Rounders, AU Guide Score 56.1 (neighbouring suburb).
According to ABS 2021 Census, The Ponds has a population of 16,315, with Chinese comprising 7.00%. Chinese proportion close to NSW average. Main ethnic groups: Indian (28.35%), Aust (14.92%), English (12.96%), Chinese (6.99%), Filipino (5.44%).
The Ponds is approximately 48.9km from Sydney CBD, about 47 minutes by car or 81 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Far from city centre, suitable for families not requiring frequent commuting.