New South Wales · Postcode 2761
Plumpton postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 36 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Plumpton 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 Plumpton ranks: household income is in the top 25% of NSW suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Plumpton vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Plumpton | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,171 +NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $430 ≈NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 34 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% +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 2761 covers Plumpton, an inland suburb of Sydney about 36 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Sydney - Blacktown region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Blacktown.
According to the 2021 Census, Plumpton has a population of 10,070 with a median age of 34. The median weekly household income is $2,171, above the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, higher than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 173 (1.7% of residents).
Housing in Plumpton includes a median weekly rent of $430, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 2,769 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 72.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Plumpton scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
There are 5 schools in the Plumpton area, including Plumpton High School, Good Shepherd Primary School, Plumpton Public School and others.
Plumpton is part of the Mount Druitt statistical area in New South Wales.
Plumpton details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2761 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 10,070 |
| Median Age | 34 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,171/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $808/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $430 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 3.5 persons |
| Area | 3.0 km² |
| Population Density | 3404/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,769 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 173 (1.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -33.7514593 |
| Longitude | 150.8412545 |
| Distance from Sydney | 36 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Blacktown |
| Area (SA3) | Mount Druitt |
| Local Government | Blacktown |
| Federal Electorate | Chifley |
| State Electorate | Mount Druitt |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 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%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Diabetes | 783 (7.8%) |
| Asthma | 711 (7.1%) |
| Arthritis | 554 (5.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 334 (3.3%) |
| Cancer | 172 (1.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 101 (1.0%) |
| Dementia | 76 (0.8%) |
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%) |
Schools in Plumpton
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Plumpton. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Plumpton
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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.