Thinking about buying your first home in Prairiewood (2176)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Prairiewood 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 Prairiewood a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Prairiewood (2176) 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
Prairiewood suits established families who already own property and want a large separate house, given 76% of dwellings are houses and the median sits at $1,283,500. The suburb has a selective high school on its doorstep, which is a genuine draw for families prioritising secondary education. With 31 parks within 1.6 km and 23 nearby childcare services, most of which meet or exceed the National Quality Standard, the day-to-day family infrastructure is solid.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out at the house median, and the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme does not apply here. Unit buyers face a falling market, down 4.3% year-on-year on only 12 sales, so that sample is thin and the trend is not encouraging. Walkability scores in the 30th percentile for Sydney mean you will depend on a car for most errands. The SEIFA disadvantage decile of 2 out of 10 reflects genuine socioeconomic pressure across the area, and the composite Stickybeak grade of C- confirms the trade-offs are real.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm whether your specific lot sits within the 20.2% of postcode land mapped as bushfire-prone, and obtain a Section 10.7 certificate before bidding. - The unit median fell on just 12 sales. If you are considering a unit, request comparable sales data going back 24 months to test whether that figure is reliable. - With only one medical service within 1.6 km and a walkability score of 31, verify the nearest hospital and GP availability, particularly if anyone in your household has ongoing health needs.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Prairiewood?
BOCSAR · PRAIRIEWOOD 2176
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K6,62412 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−17%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Fairfield
Within LGA: Fairfield
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT59%93 reports
ASSAULT27%42 reports
INTIMIDATION, STALKING AND HARASSMENT15%23 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED51%
NON-DOMESTIC49%
Across 41 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 Prairiewood
48
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:57 AEST
Liverpool station · 7.4 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 sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
Small sample
$550per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Wetherill Park2164
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4.5 km away
Green Valley2168
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4.7 km away
Cecil Hills2171
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5.9 km away
Cabramatta2166
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6.1 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 · 2176
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2176. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Fairfield
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Fairfield postcodes, or explore the full Fairfield suburb index.
Prairiewood is the primary suburb with postcode 2176 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Prairiewood is the main locality.
Which local government area is Prairiewood in?
Prairiewood (2176) is located in the Fairfield local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Prairiewood?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Prairiewood (2176) 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 Prairiewood flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Prairiewood. 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 Prairiewood?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Prairiewood (2176), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Prairiewood (2176) 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 Prairiewood (2176). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Prairiewood changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Prairiewood (2176) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
