Toongabbie
A 53.9% overseas-born population sets Toongabbie apart, sitting 32.3 percentage points above the national benchmark and giving the suburb a strongly South Asian tilt. Its 16,177 residents are younger than average at a median age of 35, while university attainment of 51.1% is 21.0 points higher than national. Compared with nearby Seven Hills and Pendle Hill, Toongabbie reads as a compact, family-heavy rail suburb with a $790,000 house median, 2.9 people per household and incomes in the 79.7th percentile.
Population
16,177
Median Age
35.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,106/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
113
Median House
$790K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
Homebuyers get a relatively practical western Sydney housing mix: 59.0% separate houses, 22.5% semi-detached dwellings and 18.5% apartments. The house median is $790,000, while the latest price series reached $815,000 in 2025 after $770,000 in 2024. Family buyers matter because 43.8% of homes have 3 bedrooms and 30.1% have 4 or more. A $2,167 monthly mortgage absorbs 23.8% of income, supported by household incomes in the 79.7th percentile, so borrowing capacity is above average compared with many income-constrained suburbs.
For Buyers
Homebuyers get a relatively practical western Sydney housing mix: 59.0% separate houses, 22.5% semi-detached dwellings and 18.5% apartments. The house median is $790,000, while the latest price series reached $815,000 in 2025 after $770,000 in 2024. Family buyers matter because 43.8% of homes have 3 bedrooms and 30.1% have 4 or more. A $2,167 monthly mortgage absorbs 23.8% of income, supported by household incomes in the 79.7th percentile, so borrowing capacity is above average compared with many income-constrained suburbs.
For Investors
Toongabbie has a substantial tenant base, with 36.0% of dwellings rented and a median weekly rent of $420. The 6.1% vacancy rate is higher than a tight rental market, so investors need to allow for leasing competition, especially around apartment and townhouse stock. The counterweight is activity: 98 development applications over 12 months point to renovation, infill and service upgrades. Prices also moved from $770,000 in 2024 to $815,000 in 2025, a 5.8% gain, because buyer depth is supported by 51.1% university attainment and strong family incomes.
Development Activity
Total DAs
537
Last 12 Months
113
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+25.6%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Toongabbie iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Toongabbie Christian College
K-12 · 1242 students
Metella Road Public School
K-6 · 676 students
Toongabbie Public School
K-6 · 381 students
Toongabbie West Public School
K-6 · 268 students
Demographics
Toongabbie is young, highly educated and migrant-majority. The median age is 35, which is 5.0 years below the national figure, and 53.9% of residents were born overseas, 32.3 percentage points above national. University attainment is 51.1%, 21.0 points higher than national, helping explain the strong professional workforce. Indian ancestry is prominent at 3,276 people, alongside English at 2,371 and Chinese at 1,019. Christianity has 6,451 adherents and Hinduism 4,457, while Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Nepali and Arabic shape daily language use.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
59.0%
Houses
22.5%
Townhouse
18.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing tenure is balanced rather than owner-dominated: 24.5% own outright, 39.5% are paying a mortgage and 36.0% rent. The price series is short but positive, rising from a $770,000 trough in 2024 to an $815,000 peak in 2025, with 0.0% below peak and a 5.8% one-year CAGR. Stock leans family-sized, with 43.8% of homes at 3 bedrooms and 30.1% at 4 or more. Compared with higher-rise inner suburbs, the 59.0% separate-house share keeps Toongabbie grounded in detached and low-rise living.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
Rent / wk
$420
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$843
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.1%
Unoccupied
338
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.8%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
19.2%
Couples, no children
13,408
Total families
Economy & Employment
The workforce is anchored by services and white-collar roles. Healthcare employs 959 people or 17.8%, followed by Professional/Tech at 681 or 12.7%, Retail at 428, Education at 426 and Finance at 422. Professionals are the largest occupation group at 2,044, ahead of Clerical/Admin at 1,121 and Managers at 781. Employment quality is above average in education terms, reflected in IEO decile 7, but resources are more middle-ranking with IER decile 5 and IRSD decile 5. IRSAD decile 6 captures that mix, while unemployment is 7.2% and participation 53.1%.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
68.3%
Part-time
24.5%
Participation
53.1%
Employed
6,367
Occupations
Top Industries
University
51.1%
Postgraduate
19.2%
Born Overseas
53.9%
Dwellings
5,225
Transport to Work
Daily life is car-oriented, with 78.7% driving to work, 11.8% using public transport and 2.7% walking or cycling. Education is a clear strength: 4 local schools span Independent and Government sectors, with ICSEA scores from 1046 to 1106. Toongabbie Christian College leads at ICSEA 1106 with 1,242 enrolments, while Metella Road Public School at 1072 and Toongabbie Public School at 1063 give families strong primary options. IRSAD decile 6 sits above the middle, because education and income indicators are stronger than disadvantage measures.
Drive
78.7%
Public Transport
11.8%
Walk / Cycle
2.7%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Toongabbie compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Toongabbie a good suburb to live in?
Yes for households wanting a family-sized western Sydney base with rail access nearby, 4 local schools and a younger median age of 35. Car use is high at 78.7%, so it suits buyers who can manage commuting by road as well as public transport.
What is the median house price in Toongabbie?
The listed median house price is $790,000, while the latest price history shows $815,000 in 2025 after $770,000 in 2024. That is a 5.8% annual rise, with the latest figure also matching the recorded peak.
What schools are in Toongabbie?
Toongabbie has 4 local schools. Toongabbie Christian College is an Independent combined school with ICSEA 1106 and 1,242 enrolments, while Metella Road Public School, Toongabbie Public School and Toongabbie West Public School cover Government primary options.
Is Toongabbie safe?
Safety varies by street and time of day, especially around parking, station access and school traffic. With 16,177 residents, 4 schools and 78.7% of workers driving, buyers should inspect at different hours and check current NSW crime maps before committing.
Is Toongabbie good for property investment?
It has investment appeal because 36.0% of homes are rented, median rent is $420 per week and prices rose 5.8% in the short recorded series. The main caution is the 6.1% vacancy rate, which is higher than a very tight rental market.
How is Toongabbie's population changing?
Toongabbie is shaped by migration and younger households: 53.9% of residents were born overseas, 32.3 percentage points above national, and the median age is 35. Household size is also 2.9 people, supporting demand for 3 and 4 bedroom homes.
What languages are spoken in Toongabbie?
English is joined by strong South Asian language communities. The largest listed non-English language groups include Gujarati with 541 speakers, Hindi with 355, Punjabi with 339 and Nepali with 210, reflecting the suburb's 53.9% overseas-born population.
Is there much development in Toongabbie?
Yes. There were 98 development applications over 12 months, including dwelling houses, alterations, a neighbourhood supermarket and food premises. That level of activity points to ongoing renewal rather than a static housing market.
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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