Thinking about buying your first home in Milperra (2214)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Milperra 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 Milperra a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Milperra (2214) 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
Milperra suits established families who already own property and want a large, separate house in a high owner-occupier area. At $1,305,000 for a house, the price point is serious, and the SEIFA decile of 8 out of 10 reflects a comfortable, settled neighbourhood. The single primary school scores a solid ICSEA of 1027, and all seven nearby childcare services meet or exceed national quality standards. The 87% owner-occupier rate means stable, long-term neighbours.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out entirely. The median house price sits well above the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme threshold, and there are effectively no units in the suburb to offer a lower entry point. The nine unit sales used to calculate the $1,083,500 median is too thin a sample to trust. Walkability sits at the 21st percentile, meaning you will depend on a car for almost everything. There are zero supermarkets within 1.6 kilometres, and 37.5% of the postcode is classified bushfire-prone land.
What to verify before you bid
- Check the specific bushfire-prone land overlay for any property you are considering. With 37.5% of the postcode affected, your block may carry construction restrictions and higher insurance costs. - Confirm your commute independently. Walkability scores 21 out of 100, and while 30 transport stops are counted within 1.6 km, frequency and destination coverage matter more than count. - Get a flood and drainage report through Canterbury-Bankstown Council. Milperra sits near the Georges River floodplain, and the data block does not clear it on flood risk.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Milperra?
BOCSAR · MILPERRA 2214
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K3,87812 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−52%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Canterbury-Bankstown
Within LGA: Canterbury-Bankstown
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT61%62 reports
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES22%22 reports
ASSAULT17%17 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED60%
NON-DOMESTIC40%
Across 15 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 Milperra
48
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
15:57 AEST
Liverpool station · 7.1 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 36 · Fair
Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
8.3µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
24.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.6pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Liverpool 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 are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · House · All
Small sample
$975per 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 · 2214
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2214. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Canterbury-Bankstown
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Canterbury-Bankstown postcodes, or explore the full Canterbury-Bankstown suburb index.
Milperra is the primary suburb with postcode 2214 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Milperra is the main locality.
Which local government area is Milperra in?
Milperra (2214) is located in the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Milperra?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Milperra (2214) 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 Milperra flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Milperra. 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 Milperra?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Milperra (2214), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Milperra (2214) 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 Milperra (2214). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Milperra changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Milperra (2214) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
