Nirimba Fields
Household income at the 93.1st percentile nationally and a 67.5% overseas-born share tell the core story of Nirimba Fields: a young, high-earning migrant community in a new outer-western Sydney estate. The median age of 31 sits 9 years below the national figure, reflecting a suburb built around families at the household-formation stage. University qualifications reach 64.1%, which is 34 points above the national average. With only 1,632 residents across 2.85 km2 and 58 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, this is an estate still filling out.
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
59
Median House
$780K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price in Nirimba Fields is $780,000, with prices rising from $740,000 in 2024 to $790,000 in 2025, a 6.8% increase over the year. Separate houses make up 61.8% of the stock and 4-plus bedroom dwellings dominate at 49.1%, well above the national average for outer-ring estates and consistent with large family households. Monthly mortgage repayments average $3,000, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 27%, below the 30% stress threshold. Only 4.3% of dwellings are owned outright compared to 44.5% on a mortgage, reflecting the newness of the estate and a buyer base that purchased relatively recently at lower price points.
For Buyers
The median house price in Nirimba Fields is $780,000, with prices rising from $740,000 in 2024 to $790,000 in 2025, a 6.8% increase over the year. Separate houses make up 61.8% of the stock and 4-plus bedroom dwellings dominate at 49.1%, well above the national average for outer-ring estates and consistent with large family households. Monthly mortgage repayments average $3,000, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 27%, below the 30% stress threshold. Only 4.3% of dwellings are owned outright compared to 44.5% on a mortgage, reflecting the newness of the estate and a buyer base that purchased relatively recently at lower price points.
For Investors
Renters make up 51.3% of households, a majority share that exceeds typical owner-occupier estates and supports consistent tenant demand. Weekly rent of $410 against a $780,000 median implies a gross yield around 2.7%, which is higher than many established Sydney suburbs. The vacancy rate of 9.4% is elevated and warrants attention, likely reflecting the pace of new supply as the estate completes. Development applications reached 58 in the past 12 months, with most being new dwelling houses under Complying Development Certificates, confirming active supply addition. The 6.8% price growth over 2024 to 2025 and the area's strong migration-driven household formation suggest demand remains supported as the estate matures.
Development Activity
Total DAs
576
Last 12 Months
59
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-18.1%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Nirimba Fields iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Nirimba Fields Public School
K-6 · 210 students
Demographics
The overseas-born share of 67.5% is 45.9 percentage points above the national figure, one of the most distinctive demographic features in western Sydney. Indian ancestry leads at 650 residents, followed by Filipino (95) and English (155). The major languages spoken at home are Hindi (93 speakers), Gujarati (90) and Punjabi (76), reflecting a largely South Asian community. Hinduism is the largest religion with 718 practitioners, followed by Christianity (322) and Islam (129). The median age of 31 is 9 years below the national average, and couples with children account for 883 of 1,375 total families, confirming that the suburb's growth is driven by young migrant families rather than retirees or singles.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
61.8%
Houses
3.4%
Townhouse
34.8%
Apartment
Tenure
The price trajectory moved from $740,000 in 2024 to $790,000 in 2025, a CAGR of 6.8% over one year. Separate houses represent 61.8% of dwellings, with apartments at 34.8% and semi-detached at 3.4%, a split more oriented toward houses than many comparable estates. The bedroom profile tilts strongly toward large homes: 4-plus bedrooms account for 49.1% of dwellings, compared to 17.3% with 3 bedrooms and 21.9% with 2 bedrooms. Mortgage holders at 44.5% substantially outnumber both renters (51.3%) and outright owners (4.3%), consistent with a suburb where most properties changed hands in the past decade. Rent-to-income sits at 16%, well below the 30% housing stress threshold.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$3,000
Rent / wk
$410
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
19.2%
Couples, no children
1,375
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the leading industry at 15.4% of employed residents (109 workers), followed closely by Professional and Technical services at 14.1% (100) and Finance at 13.4% (95). By occupation, Professionals account for 301 workers and Managers for 99, together representing the majority of jobs held. The full-time employment rate is 78.8%, above the national average, and the unemployment rate of 4.9% sits modestly above the national rate. The participation rate of 65.4% reflects a working-age population where the household structure includes one parent caring for children. Weekly household income of $2,567 places Nirimba Fields in the 93.1st percentile nationally, which is unusually high for a relatively new outer-western estate.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
78.8%
Part-time
16.3%
Participation
65.4%
Employed
758
Occupations
Top Industries
University
64.1%
Postgraduate
26.0%
Born Overseas
67.5%
Dwellings
526
Transport to Work
Public transport use of 16.7% is lower than inner-city areas but typical for western Sydney outer suburbs, where 78.9% of residents commute by car. No schools are recorded inside the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in nearby suburbs within the Blacktown local government area. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 27% and rent-to-income ratio of 16% are both below stress thresholds, indicating that housing costs are manageable relative to household incomes in the 93.1st percentile nationally. The need-assistance rate of 2.9% (44 residents) is low relative to population, consistent with a young, working-age profile. Crime data is not available for Nirimba Fields in this dataset.
Drive
78.9%
Public Transport
16.7%
Walk / Cycle
N/A
Work from Home
N/A
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?
Nirimba Fields appeals to young families seeking larger homes in western Sydney. Household income sits at the 93.1st percentile nationally, university qualifications reach 64.1% (34 points above national), and housing stress is low with mortgage-to-income at 27%. The main trade-offs are limited recorded schools inside the boundary and an elevated 9.4% vacancy rate.
What is the median house price in Nirimba Fields?
The median house price is $780,000. Prices rose from $740,000 in 2024 to $790,000 in 2025, a 6.8% increase. Monthly mortgage repayments average $3,000 and weekly rent averages $410, giving a rent-to-income ratio of 16%.
What schools are in Nirimba Fields?
No schools are recorded inside the Nirimba Fields boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in nearby suburbs within the Blacktown council area. Despite this, the local population is highly educated, with 64.1% holding university qualifications, which is 34 points above the national average.
Is Nirimba Fields safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Nirimba Fields in this dataset. As indirect indicators, housing stress is low at 27% mortgage-to-income and 16% rent-to-income, and only 2.9% of residents (44 people) require daily assistance, consistent with a relatively low-disadvantage, young working-age community.
Is Nirimba Fields good for property investment?
Renters account for 51.3% of households and weekly rent is $410, implying a gross yield around 2.7% against the $780,000 median, higher than many inner Sydney suburbs. The 9.4% vacancy rate is elevated and reflects active new supply at 58 development applications in 12 months. The 6.8% price growth from 2024 to 2025 and strong migrant household formation support the medium-term case.
How is Nirimba Fields's population changing?
Nirimba Fields has a small but growing population of 1,632 with a median age of 31, which is 9 years below the national average. A resident turnover rate of 61.8% indicates most households moved in recently, typical of a greenfield estate still filling out. The 67.5% overseas-born share, 45.9 points above national, reflects continued migration-driven household formation.
What languages are spoken in Nirimba Fields?
About 67.5% of residents were born overseas, which is 45.9 percentage points above the national figure. The most common non-English languages are Hindi (93 speakers), Gujarati (90) and Punjabi (76), reflecting a predominantly South Asian community. Indian ancestry leads with 650 residents.
How much development is happening in Nirimba Fields?
There were 58 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, with the majority being new dwelling houses processed as Complying Development Certificates. This active pipeline is consistent with an estate still completing its residential buildout across a 2.85 km2 area housing 1,632 residents.
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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