Nirimba Fields
A young, high-income pocket of 1,632 residents, Nirimba Fields combines a median age of 31 with household income at the 93.1st percentile nationally. Its 67.5% overseas-born share is 45.9 percentage points above the national figure, while 64.1% hold university qualifications, 34 points higher than the national comparison. Housing is split between 50.7% renters and 44.0% mortgage holders, creating a mobile profile compared with nearby Schofields and Tallawong. The 55.0% work-from-home rate and 9.4% vacancy rate point to a suburb still taking shape, with 33 development applications reinforcing its mortgage-belt identity.
Local council: Blacktown
Population
1,632
Median Age
31.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,567/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
30
Homebuyers face a tenure mix that is more renter-heavy than an established owner-occupied market. Mortgage holders account for 44.0% of households and renters 50.7%, while the recorded mortgage cost is $3,000 per month and mortgage payments equal 27.0% of household income. Housing choice is broad, with 61.8% of dwellings being separate houses and 34.8% apartments. Four-bedroom-plus homes represent 49.1%, compared with 11.7% of dwellings with 0 or 1 bedroom. Compared with nearby Schofields and Tallawong, buyers should assess the exact address, construction quality, strata costs and future development before committing.
For Buyers
Homebuyers face a tenure mix that is more renter-heavy than an established owner-occupied market. Mortgage holders account for 44.0% of households and renters 50.7%, while the recorded mortgage cost is $3,000 per month and mortgage payments equal 27.0% of household income. Housing choice is broad, with 61.8% of dwellings being separate houses and 34.8% apartments. Four-bedroom-plus homes represent 49.1%, compared with 11.7% of dwellings with 0 or 1 bedroom. Compared with nearby Schofields and Tallawong, buyers should assess the exact address, construction quality, strata costs and future development before committing.
For Investors
Nirimba Fields provides substantial rental exposure because 50.7% of households rent, with weekly rent recorded at $410 and vacancy at 9.4%. The 61.8% turnover rate is higher than the 38.2% share who stayed at the same address, indicating a mobile market that may suit investors targeting newer households. However, the vacancy rate suggests leasing conditions are looser than in a tightly supplied market, so yield should be tested against current purchase prices, insurance and maintenance. With 33 development applications in 12 months, future supply may increase competition, even as population growth and household formation support demand.
Development Activity
Total DAs
579
Last 12 Months
30
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-64.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Nirimba Fields
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Demographics
Nirimba Fields has a median age of 31, which is 9 years lower than the national comparison, and an average household size of 2.9, or 0.4 higher than nationally. The overseas-born share is 67.5%, 45.9 percentage points above the national figure, while university attainment reaches 64.1%, 34 points higher. Indian ancestry is the largest recorded group at 650 people, and Hinduism is the largest listed religion at 718. Hindi is spoken by 93 residents, Gujarati by 90 and Punjabi by 76. Compared with older western Sydney areas, this profile points to a younger, highly educated and migrant-majority suburb.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
61.8%
Houses
3.4%
Townhouse
34.8%
Apartment
Tenure
Nirimba Fields covers 2.85 square kilometres at a density of 571.8 residents per square kilometre. Separate houses account for 61.8% of dwellings, apartments 34.8% and semi-detached homes 3.4%, creating more apartment exposure than a conventional detached-house estate. Outright ownership is only 4.2%, lower than the 44.0% mortgage share and the 50.7% renting share. Larger homes dominate, with 49.1% containing 4 or more bedrooms, compared with 17.3% containing 3 bedrooms. Mortgage payments average $3,000 monthly versus weekly rent of $410, while the 27.0% mortgage-to-income ratio is higher than the 16.0% rent-to-income ratio.
Mortgage / mo
$3,000
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $410.
$700
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $730 · units $600
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$1,159
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
9.4%
Unoccupied
55
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
16.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.0%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
58.8%
Couples with children
28.4%
Couples, no children
10.6%
Single parent
454
Total families
Economy & Employment
Nirimba Fields has a labour force of 872 people, a participation rate of 71.6% and unemployment of 4.5%. Full-time workers account for 71.7% of employed residents, supporting household income of $2,567 per week, which ranks at the 93.1st percentile nationally. Healthcare leads local employment at 15.4%, followed by Professional and Technical services at 14.1%, Finance at 13.4%, Public Administration at 8.1% and Transport at 7.5%. Professionals are the largest occupation group at 301 people, ahead of Clerical and Administrative workers at 124 and Managers at 99. This mix supports income resilience because several high-skill industries sit above more routine employment categories.
Unemployment
4.5%
Labour Force
872
Unemployed
39
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
71.7%
Part-time
19.3%
Participation
71.6%
Employed
833
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
64.1%
Postgraduate
26.0%
Born Overseas
67.5%
Dwellings
526
Transport to Work
Daily life is shaped by compact scale, high work-from-home participation and developing local services. The suburb covers 2.85 square kilometres at 571.8 residents per square kilometre, while 55.0% of residents work from home. Public transport is used by 7.5%, lower than the 35.5% who drive a car, so commuting households should test routes at peak times. The local school presence includes 1 government primary school, Nirimba Fields Public School; families should confirm enrolment zones and later-year options against the exact address. A suburb crime rate is not stated, so compare current NSW Police information and inspect lighting, parking and pedestrian activity before choosing a home.
Drive
35.5%
Public Transport
7.5%
Walk / Cycle
N/A
Work from Home
55.0%
Growth Outlook
Growth indicators remain active through development and residential mobility. Nirimba Fields has 1,632 residents, a 61.8% turnover rate and 33 development applications recorded across 12 months. The 38.2% who stayed at the same address is lower than the turnover share, indicating that households are still moving through the suburb as housing and services develop. Subdivision, new dwelling houses and garage or carport works are among the recorded activity types. Compared with a more settled suburb, this combination points to ongoing change, but buyers and investors should verify project timing, traffic effects and service delivery before assuming every application will become completed housing.
Population trend: Blacktown council area
Nirimba Fields sits in the Blacktown council area. These are the council area's residents, not Nirimba Fields's.
Residents 2025
449,385
Growth, 5 yr average
+2.8%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+2.2%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Nirimba Fields compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nirimba Fields a good suburb to live in?
Many households may find it practical because the median age is 31, household income sits at the 93.1st percentile and 55.0% work from home. The trade-off is a mobile tenure profile, with 50.7% renting and 44.0% paying a mortgage, so inspect the exact street, dwelling type and future construction activity.
What is the median house price in Nirimba Fields?
A current median house price requires checking recent settled sales for the exact address and dwelling type. The mix matters because 61.8% of homes are separate houses and 34.8% are apartments, while 49.1% contain 4 or more bedrooms, so combining all property types can distort the comparison.
What schools are in Nirimba Fields?
The local listing includes 1 school, Nirimba Fields Public School, a government primary school. Families should confirm the enrolment zone for the exact address, then check current places and transport options because 1 primary school does not cover every pathway for older students.
Is Nirimba Fields safe?
Use current NSW Police information and visit the street at different times before deciding. A suburb-level crime rate should not be assumed, and the median age of 31 says nothing about incident risk. Compare recent reports with practical factors such as lighting, parking and pedestrian activity.
Is Nirimba Fields good for property investment?
It may suit investors seeking rental exposure, since 50.7% of households rent, weekly rent is $410 and vacancy is 9.4%. However, the 61.8% turnover rate and 33 development applications suggest changing stock and competition, so calculate yield and costs from current sales rather than relying on rent alone.
How is Nirimba Fields's population changing?
The suburb had 1,632 residents at the latest count. Change is also visible in the 61.8% turnover rate: only 38.2% stayed at the same address, pointing to a mobile population in an active development setting. Focus on completed projects, infrastructure and services when assessing future change.
What languages are spoken in Nirimba Fields?
Hindi is the most recorded listed language at 93 speakers, followed by Gujarati at 90 and Punjabi at 76. Urdu is recorded for 28 residents and Malayalam for 25, consistent with the suburb's 67.5% overseas-born population and strong Indian ancestry count of 650.
What development is occurring in Nirimba Fields?
There were 33 development applications across 12 months. Recorded examples include subdivision, new dwelling houses and garage, carport or parking works. Check the current Blacktown City Council status of each application, because approval, construction and completion can occur on different timelines.
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 education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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