Thinking about buying your first home in Doonside (2767)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Doonside 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 Doonside a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Doonside (2767) 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
Doonside suits buyers who need a detached house in Sydney's west and cannot stretch beyond $1,000,000. The median house sits at $981,500, the population skews young at 36, and 89% of dwellings are separate houses, so families with children get space without the strata complications common elsewhere. Childcare coverage is solid, with 18 of 20 nearby services meeting or exceeding the National Quality Standard.
Who would not love it
If walkability matters to you, Doonside scores 26, placing it in the bottom quarter of Sydney suburbs. The SEIFA disadvantage decile of 2 out of 10 reflects genuine socioeconomic pressure across the area, and the local secondary school's mean ICSEA of 910 is well below the national average of 1000. Buyers who prioritise school performance or want to walk to a decent café strip will find the offering thin. The 32.7% bushfire-prone land coverage is a real concern, not a footnote.
What to verify before you bid
- Check whether the specific block you are buying sits within the bushfire-prone 32.7% of the postcode, and obtain a full Bush Fire Attack Level assessment before proceeding. - The unit median has moved 18.9% in one year on only 30 sales, a small sample that can distort the figure significantly. Treat that number with caution if you are considering a unit. - Confirm the exact scope of First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme partial eligibility at the $981,500 price point, as full stamp duty relief does not apply here.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Doonside?
BOCSAR · DOONSIDE 2767
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K8,19012 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY+2%Around Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Blacktown
Within LGA: Blacktown
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT39%225 reports
ASSAULT33%190 reports
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES29%167 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED65%
NON-DOMESTIC35%
Across 181 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 Doonside
44
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
16:16 AEST
Prospect station · 5.7 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 33 · Good
Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
11.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
19.3µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
2.3pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Prospect 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 · House · 2 bed
Small sample
$550per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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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 · 2767
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2767. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Doonside is the primary suburb with postcode 2767 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Doonside is the main locality.
Which local government area is Doonside in?
Doonside (2767) is located in the Blacktown local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Doonside?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Doonside (2767) 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 Doonside flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Doonside. 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 Doonside?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Doonside (2767), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Doonside (2767) 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 Doonside (2767). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Doonside changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Doonside (2767) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
