Mount Druitt
Renter-majority, migrant-majority Mount Druitt stands out in western Sydney: 50.7% of homes are rented and 56.7% of residents were born overseas, 35.1 percentage points above the national figure. Compared with neighbouring Rooty Hill and Whalan, it functions more as a service and transport centre, with 8 schools and 115 development applications in the past 12 months. The suburb is still relatively affordable, with a $585,500 median house price, but household income sits at the 45.9 percentile, so value is paired with clear cost-sensitivity.
Population
16,986
Median Age
33.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,478/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
127
Median House
$586K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
Homebuyers get a mixed but flexible housing market. The $585,500 median house price is low compared with many Sydney suburbs, while the quarterly price series lifted from $530,000 in 2024 to $640,000 in 2025. Separate houses make up 46.6% of dwellings, with apartments at 27.2% and semi-detached homes at 26.1%, so buyers can trade land size against price. The dominant 3-bedroom stock, at 41.2%, suits families, and mortgage costs at 28.4% of income sit below the usual stress threshold, which helps entry-level purchasers.
For Buyers
Homebuyers get a mixed but flexible housing market. The $585,500 median house price is low compared with many Sydney suburbs, while the quarterly price series lifted from $530,000 in 2024 to $640,000 in 2025. Separate houses make up 46.6% of dwellings, with apartments at 27.2% and semi-detached homes at 26.1%, so buyers can trade land size against price. The dominant 3-bedroom stock, at 41.2%, suits families, and mortgage costs at 28.4% of income sit below the usual stress threshold, which helps entry-level purchasers.
For Investors
Mount Druitt has a deep tenant pool because 50.7% of households rent, well above an owner-dominated suburb profile. Median rent is $355 per week and rent has risen 27.8% through the forecast shift period, but the 9.3% vacancy rate is a warning that leasing competition can be higher than in tighter Sydney markets. Development is active, with 115 applications in 12 months, and average overseas migration of +516 people a year supports demand even as internal migration averages -459 a year.
Development Activity
Total DAs
520
Last 12 Months
127
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+39.6%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Mount Druitt iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Australian Islamic College of Sydney
K-12 · 1289 students
CathWest Innovation College
10-12 · 385 students
Colyton Public School
K-6 · 714 students
Bethel Christian School
K-12 · 264 students
St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College
K-12 · 279 students
Demographics
Mount Druitt is young and internationally connected. The median age is 33, which is 7 years below the national benchmark, and 56.7% of residents were born overseas, 35.1 percentage points above nationally. University attainment is 40.3%, 10.2 points higher than the national figure, but household income is only at the 45.9 percentile, showing qualifications do not fully translate into high local incomes. Filipino ancestry counts 2,141 people, Indian 1,242, while Urdu has 819 speakers and Arabic 618.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
46.6%
Houses
26.1%
Townhouse
27.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing is split between affordability and high rental exposure. The stated median house price is $585,500, while the latest quarterly series reached $640,000 in 2025, up 20.8% from $530,000 in 2024 and sitting at its recorded peak. Ownership is lower than a typical family suburb: 19.1% own outright, 30.2% have a mortgage and 50.7% rent. Two-bedroom homes make up 29.7% and 4-plus-bedroom homes 26.1%, because apartments, townhouses and detached houses all play a role in the local mix.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,815
Rent / wk
$355
HH Size
3.1
Personal Income / wk
$608
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
9.3%
Unoccupied
521
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
28.4%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
13.7%
Couples, no children
14,174
Total families
Economy & Employment
Mount Druitt's workforce is practical, service-based and income-constrained. Healthcare is the largest industry at 21.3% of workers, followed by transport at 9.6%, retail at 9.1%, manufacturing at 8.1% and education at 7.8%. Occupations are broad, with 1,029 machinery and driver workers and 1,005 professionals, but unemployment is 10.7% and participation is 44.1%, which helps explain why household income ranks at only the 45.9 percentile. SEIFA is low, with IEO decile 2 and IER, IRSD and IRSAD all decile 1.
Unemployment
12.3%
Labour Force
11,291
Unemployed
1,394
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.8%
Part-time
24.5%
Participation
44.1%
Employed
5,108
Occupations
Top Industries
University
40.3%
Postgraduate
10.8%
Born Overseas
56.7%
Dwellings
5,087
Transport to Work
Daily life is shaped by car travel, schools and a major station precinct. Public transport accounts for 9.4% of commuting, while 78.5% drive, so households often need car access even with rail nearby. Education choice is a strength, with 8 schools spanning Government, Catholic and Independent sectors and an ICSEA range from 864 to 1077. Australian Islamic College of Sydney leads on ICSEA at 1077 with 1,289 enrolments, followed by CathWest Innovation College at 1013 and Colyton Public School at 1007. IRSAD decile 1 signals lower advantage compared with Sydney's higher-income suburbs.
Drive
78.5%
Public Transport
9.4%
Walk / Cycle
2.5%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.75%/yr
(+183 people/yr)
EstablishedMount Druitt is growing slowly rather than surging. The trend forecast adds 0.75% a year, or about 183 people annually, taking the medium scenario from 24,606 in 2026 to 25,519 in 2031. Growth is mainly driven by overseas migration, averaging +516 people a year, while internal migration averages -459 a year, which means new arrivals offset residents moving elsewhere. Gentrification is rated 20 and labelled Early signs, lower than a rapid renewal market, because affordability is still central to demand.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+516
Net Internal / yr
-459
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Net internal outflow -459/yr, Strong overseas inflow +516/yr, COVID recovered (-2% dip → full recovery)
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Mount Druitt compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount Druitt a good suburb to live in?
Mount Druitt suits buyers and renters seeking affordability, school choice and rail access. It has 8 local schools, a $585,500 median house price and 9.4% public transport commuting, but income and SEIFA rankings are below many Sydney suburbs.
What is the median house price in Mount Druitt?
The median house price in Mount Druitt is $585,500. The separate quarterly price series recorded $640,000 in 2025, up from $530,000 in 2024, so recent prices have moved higher than the earlier point.
What schools are in Mount Druitt?
Mount Druitt has 8 schools across Government, Catholic and Independent sectors. Australian Islamic College of Sydney has ICSEA 1077 and 1,289 enrolments, while CathWest Innovation College has ICSEA 1013 and Colyton Public School has ICSEA 1007.
Is Mount Druitt safe?
Safety varies by street and time of day, especially around busy retail and station areas. With 16,986 residents and 78.5% of commuters driving, buyers should inspect locally, compare recent NSW Police figures and speak with nearby residents before deciding.
Is Mount Druitt good for property investment?
Mount Druitt has investment appeal because 50.7% of households rent and median rent is $355 per week. The main caution is the 9.3% vacancy rate, which is higher than a tight rental market and may affect leasing speed.
How is Mount Druitt's population changing?
The medium forecast has Mount Druitt rising from 24,606 people in 2026 to 25,519 in 2031. Growth averages 0.75% a year, supported by +516 overseas migrants annually and offset by -459 net internal moves.
What languages are spoken in Mount Druitt?
Mount Druitt is highly multilingual, with 56.7% of residents born overseas. Urdu has 819 speakers, Arabic 618, Bengali 297, Hindi 234 and Punjabi 173, sitting alongside large Filipino and Indian ancestry groups.
Is there much development in Mount Druitt?
Yes. Mount Druitt recorded 115 development applications in the past 12 months, including community facility works, subdivision and dwelling projects. That level of activity is high enough to influence local housing choice and streetscape change.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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