Thinking about buying your first home in Birrong (2143)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Birrong is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Birrong a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Birrong (2143) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Birrong suits established families who already own elsewhere and are trading up within Canterbury-Bankstown, or buyers with significant equity who can absorb a $1,312,500 median without First Home Buyer stamp duty relief. The suburb is 83% separate houses, owner-occupier dominated at 66%, and has 21 nearby childcare services, most meeting or exceeding the National Quality Standard. Air quality is genuinely good, with a 12-month median AQI of 31.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out entirely. The median house price sits above the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme threshold, meaning no stamp duty concession applies. Walkability is poor at the 13th percentile in Sydney, and within 1.6 kilometres there are zero supermarkets, zero cafes, and zero medical services. The SEIFA disadvantage decile of 3 out of 10 reflects real socioeconomic pressure in the area. Public school ICSEA scores average 949, which is below the national mean of 1000.
What to verify before you bid
- The unit median of $787,000 rests on only 3 sales. Treat it as unreliable and request comparable sales data from the agent directly before using it to benchmark any unit purchase. - Confirm your daily commute independently. With 57 transport stops nearby but a walkability score of 14, frequency and route coverage matter more than stop count alone. - Check the specific school catchment for your address, given that mean ICSEA of 949 spans two secondary schools whose individual scores may differ meaningfully.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Birrong?
BOCSAR · BIRRONG 2143
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K3,90312 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−51%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Canterbury-Bankstown
Within LGA: Canterbury-Bankstown
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
ASSAULT39%26 reports
THEFT34%23 reports
DRUG OFFENCES27%18 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED50%
NON-DOMESTIC50%
Across 26 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Birrong
22
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
13:49 AEST
Lidcombe station · 2.0 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 31 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
5.3µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
11.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.8pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Lidcombe station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer lodgements this quarter).
Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
Small sample
$600per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Lidcombe2141
$800▲$200
3.0 km away
Auburn2144
$650▲$50
3.3 km away
Bass Hill2197
$850▲$250
3.4 km away
Bankstown2200
$595▼$5
3.9 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2143
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2143. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Canterbury-Bankstown
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Birrong is the primary suburb with postcode 2143 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Birrong is the main locality.
Which local government area is Birrong in?
Birrong (2143) is located in the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Birrong?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Birrong (2143) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Birrong flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Birrong. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Birrong?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Birrong (2143), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Birrong (2143) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Birrong (2143). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Birrong changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Birrong (2143) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
