Thinking about buying your first home in Mount Druitt (2770)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Mount Druitt 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 Mount Druitt a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Mount Druitt (2770) 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
Mount Druitt suits buyers who need to stay in Western Sydney and cannot stretch past $1,000,000 for a house. The median sits at $987,000, and units at $450,000 are genuinely accessible, with 269 unit sales in the window suggesting reasonable liquidity. The median age of 33 and 43 nearby childcare services make it a practical fit for young families. First home buyers should confirm their FHBAS position carefully, as eligibility at the house median is only partial.
Who would not love it
The SEIFA decile of 2 out of 10 reflects real socioeconomic disadvantage, and the mean ICSEA of 876 across 19 local public schools is well below the national average of 1000. If school quality is a priority for your family, the data does not support confidence here. The walkability score of 45 is middling, and with only one medical service within 1.6 km, everyday healthcare access is thin. The renter share of 49 per cent also means neighbourhood stability is limited.
What to verify before you bid
- Check whether your specific block sits within the 9.2% of postcode area mapped as bushfire-prone land, as this affects insurance costs and building restrictions. - Confirm the exact FHBAS threshold and whether stamp duty concessions apply at the $987,000 house median, given eligibility is listed only as partial. - Inspect the specific school catchment for any property you are serious about, as ICSEA scores vary between the 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in the postcode.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Mount Druitt?
BOCSAR · MOUNT DRUITT 2770
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K38,76112 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY+383%Above Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Blacktown
Within LGA: Blacktown
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
TRANSPORT REGULATORY OFFENCES58%2,942 reports
THEFT21%1,082 reports
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES21%1,054 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED46%
NON-DOMESTIC54%
Across 366 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 Mount Druitt
31
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
15:21 AEST
St Marys station · 6.8 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 32 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
5.4µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
15.5µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.6pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
St Marys 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. Based on 66 new bond 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
$470per week
Sep 2025 · 66 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Hassall Grove2761
$500▲$30
2.9 km away
St Marys2760
$483▲$13
3.4 km away
Rooty Hill2766
$520▲$50
4.2 km away
Doonside2767
$550▲$80
5.5 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 · 2770
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2770. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Mount Druitt is the primary suburb with postcode 2770 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Mount Druitt is the main locality.
Which local government area is Mount Druitt in?
Mount Druitt (2770) is located in the Blacktown local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Mount Druitt?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Mount Druitt (2770) 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 Mount Druitt flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Mount Druitt. 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 Mount Druitt?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Mount Druitt (2770), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Mount Druitt (2770) 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 Mount Druitt (2770). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Mount Druitt changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Mount Druitt (2770) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
