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Bossley Park Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Bossley Park Compares
Bossley Park vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Bossley Park | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,542 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $465 ≈NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 41 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.3% +NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 2176 covers Bossley Park, an inland suburb of Sydney about 30 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Sydney - South West region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Fairfield.
According to the 2021 Census, Bossley Park has a population of 15,492 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $1,542, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, higher than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 133 (0.9% of residents).
Housing in Bossley Park includes a median weekly rent of $465, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 4,449 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 68.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Bossley Park scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
There are 4 schools in the Bossley Park area, including Bossley Park High School, Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School, Prairievale Public School and others.
Bossley Park is part of the Fairfield statistical area in New South Wales.
Bossley Park Details
| Postcode | 2176 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 15,492 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,542/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $497/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $465 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 3.3 persons |
| Area | 4.5 km² |
| Population Density | 3415/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4,449 |
| Australian Citizens | 78.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 133 (0.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -33.86341 |
| Longitude | 150.88364 |
| Distance from Sydney | 30 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - South West |
| Area (SA3) | Fairfield |
| Local Government | Fairfield |
| Federal Electorate | Fowler |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 2,741 (17.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 2,082 (13.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 3,578 (23.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 4,050 (26.1%) |
| 65+ years | 3,051 (19.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,422 (9.2%) |
| Diabetes | 1,197 (7.7%) |
| Asthma | 834 (5.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 727 (4.7%) |
| Cancer | 398 (2.6%) |
| Dementia | 233 (1.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 173 (1.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 257 (5.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,266 (28.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,627 (37.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,231 (28.1%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.