Plumpton Postcode
New South Wales
Plumpton is a suburb in New South Wales, situated around 36 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Plumpton is 2761, and the telephone area code is 02.
According to the 2021 Census, Plumpton has a population of 10,070 (4,957 males, 5,116 females). The median age is 34 years.
The median weekly household income in Plumpton is $2,171, with a median personal income of $808 per week.
The median weekly rent is $430 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167.
In terms of birthplace, 58% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Philippines (1,641), Other countries (461), and Pakistan (442).
40.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 54.2% speak another language.
The employment rate in Plumpton shows 4,502 people employed (2,747 full-time, 1,159 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 5.8%.
The most common occupations are professionals (782), clerical & admin (445), and community & personal service (336).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Plumpton has an IRSAD score of 988 placing it in decile 6 (above average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Plumpton covers an area of 3.0 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 3404 persons per km².
Statistically, Plumpton sits within the Mount Druitt area, part of the broader Sydney - Blacktown region. It falls under the Blacktown local government area.
The federal electorate for Plumpton is Chifley (Outer Metropolitan).
Plumpton Details
| Postcode | 2761 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 10,070 |
| Median Age | 34 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,171/week |
| Median Personal Income | $808/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $430 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 3.5 persons |
| Area | 3.0 km² |
| Population Density | 3404/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,769 |
| Completed Year 12 | 49.6% |
| Australian Citizens | 84.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 173 (1.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -33.7515 |
| Longitude | 150.8413 |
| Distance from Sydney | 36 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Blacktown |
| Area (SA3) | Mount Druitt |
| Local Government | Blacktown |
| Federal Electorate | Chifley |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 2,254 (22.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,514 (15.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,781 (27.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,500 (24.8%) |
| 65+ years | 1,020 (10.1%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 503 (5.0%) |
| Diabetes | 408 (4.1%) |
| Asthma | 303 (3.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 202 (2.0%) |
| Arthritis | 194 (1.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 101 (1.0%) |
| Cancer | 85 (0.8%) |
| Dementia | 24 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 127 (4.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 812 (29.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,095 (39.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 709 (25.8%) |