Shanes 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 Shanes Park Compares
Shanes Park vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Shanes Park | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,531 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $440 ≈NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,909 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 39 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈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 2747 covers Shanes Park, an inland suburb of Sydney about 44 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Blacktown.
According to the 2021 Census, Shanes Park has a population of 384 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,531, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. The Indigenous population is 26 (6.8% of residents).
Housing in Shanes Park includes a median weekly rent of $440, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,909, with 114 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 72.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Shanes Park scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Shanes Park is part of the Penrith statistical area in New South Wales.
Shanes Park Details
| Postcode | 2747 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 384 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,531/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $752/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $440 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,909 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 8.8 km² |
| Population Density | 44/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 114 |
| Australian Citizens | 83.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 26 (6.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -33.71118 |
| Longitude | 150.77224 |
| Distance from Sydney | 44 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains |
| Area (SA3) | Penrith |
| Local Government | Blacktown |
| Federal Electorate | Lindsay |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 61 (15.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 58 (15.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 95 (24.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 109 (28.4%) |
| 65+ years | 54 (14.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 4 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 49 (12.8%) |
| Diabetes | 29 (7.6%) |
| Asthma | 19 (4.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 18 (4.7%) |
| Cancer | 9 (2.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 8 (2.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (2.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 22 (18.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 41 (34.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 54 (45.0%) |
Suburbs Near Shanes Park
Same Postcode (2747)
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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.