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New South Wales · Postcode 2146
Old Toongabbie postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 24 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Old Toongabbie at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Old Toongabbie ranks: household income is in the top 25% of NSW suburbs; SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Old Toongabbie vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Old Toongabbie | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,172 +NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $450 ≈NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,200 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 38 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% -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 2146 covers Old Toongabbie, an inland suburb of Sydney about 24 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Sydney - Parramatta region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Parramatta.
According to the 2021 Census, Old Toongabbie has a population of 3,276 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $2,172, above the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 50 (1.5% of residents).
Housing in Old Toongabbie includes a median weekly rent of $450, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,200, with 1,118 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 77.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Old Toongabbie scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Old Toongabbie is part of the Parramatta statistical area in New South Wales.
Old Toongabbie details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2146 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 3,276 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,172/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $909/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $450 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,200 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 1.3 km² |
| Population Density | 2571/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,118 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 50 (1.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -33.787 |
| Longitude | 150.966 |
| Distance from Sydney | 24 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Parramatta |
| Area (SA3) | Parramatta |
| Local Government | Parramatta |
| Federal Electorate | Parramatta |
| State Electorate | Winston Hills |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 686 (20.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 380 (11.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 850 (25.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 853 (26.0%) |
| 65+ years | 512 (15.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 239 (7.3%) |
| Arthritis | 238 (7.3%) |
| Diabetes | 190 (5.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 116 (3.5%) |
| Cancer | 90 (2.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 54 (1.6%) |
| Dementia | 10 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 58 (5.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 371 (33.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 443 (40.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 224 (20.4%) |
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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.