Thinking about buying your first home in Old Toongabbie (2146)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Old Toongabbie 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 Old Toongabbie a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Old Toongabbie (2146) 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
Old Toongabbie suits established families who already own property and are trading up within Western Sydney. The $1,338,000 median house price sits well above the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme threshold, so this is not a first-rung suburb. The 74% owner-occupier rate and 84% separate house stock signal a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood. With three primary schools averaging an ICSEA of 1060 and 47 childcare services within 5 km, younger families with children are well catered for.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out at the median house price, and the unit market is thin, with only six sales recorded and a slight price fall of 0.7% year-on-year. A walkability score of 33 places the suburb in the 32nd percentile across Sydney, meaning you will depend heavily on a car for daily life. There is no secondary school in the postcode. Buyers who prioritise walkable high streets, strong cafe culture, or easy access to secondary schooling should look elsewhere.
What to verify before you bid
- The unit median of $667,500 rests on just six sales, so treat that figure with caution and request comparable sales data before making any offer on a unit. - Confirm your specific block's flood overlay with Parramatta Council, as the broader area has known low-lying pockets not fully captured in postcode-level data. - Check the nearest secondary school zoning and transport connections, given there are zero secondary schools within the postcode.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Old Toongabbie?
BOCSAR · OLD TOONGABBIE 2146
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K2,04512 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−74%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Parramatta
Within LGA: Parramatta
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT45%21 reports
ASSAULT34%16 reports
INTIMIDATION, STALKING AND HARASSMENT21%10 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED75%
NON-DOMESTIC25%
Across 16 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 Old Toongabbie
26
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
13:51 AEST
Prospect station · 3.6 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 33 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
6.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
13.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
2.1pphm
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. Based on 47 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
$600per week
Sep 2025 · 47 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Pendle Hill2145
$630▲$30
2.5 km away
Seven Hills2147
$615▲$15
2.8 km away
Northmead2152
$600
3.9 km away
Baulkham Hills2153
$700▲$100
4.7 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 · 2146
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2146. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Parramatta
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Parramatta postcodes, or explore the full Parramatta suburb index.
Old Toongabbie is the primary suburb with postcode 2146 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Old Toongabbie is the main locality.
Which local government area is Old Toongabbie in?
Old Toongabbie (2146) is located in the Parramatta local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Old Toongabbie?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Old Toongabbie (2146) 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 Old Toongabbie flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Old Toongabbie. 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 Old Toongabbie?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Old Toongabbie (2146), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Old Toongabbie (2146) 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 Old Toongabbie (2146). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Old Toongabbie changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Old Toongabbie (2146) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
