Thinking about buying your first home in Prestons (2170)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Prestons 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 Prestons a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Prestons (2170) 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
Prestons suits families with children who want a large detached home and are not stretching to do it. At $1,100,000 for a house, it sits below many comparable western Sydney suburbs, and the 78% owner-occupier rate signals a settled, committed neighbourhood. The median age of 34 and household income of $2,310 per week reflect a working-family demographic. Moorebank High School offers selective entry, and 50 of 59 nearby childcare services meet or exceed the National Quality Standard.
Who would not love it
First home buyers should note the median house price sits above the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme threshold, so stamp duty concessions are off the table here. The 45-minute off-peak drive to the CBD becomes considerably longer in traffic, and there is no meaningful unit stock to speak of, with just 10 sales recorded. Critically, 20.3% of the postcode sits on bushfire-prone land. If your shortlisted property falls within that area, that is a real and ongoing risk, not a footnote.
What to verify before you bid
- Check the specific lot against the Liverpool Council bushfire-prone land map before you proceed. With 20.3% of the postcode affected, the odds are meaningful, and BAL ratings affect insurance costs and building restrictions significantly. - Confirm your property's precise address against FHBAS eligibility thresholds, as the scheme cut-off may affect your purchase structure and budget. - The unit median of $845,000 rests on only 10 sales. Treat that figure with caution and seek comparable evidence from a broader window before bidding on a unit.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Prestons?
BOCSAR · PRESTONS 2170
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K3,72112 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−54%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Liverpool
Within LGA: Liverpool
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT57%224 reports
ASSAULT25%97 reports
INTIMIDATION, STALKING AND HARASSMENT19%73 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED65%
NON-DOMESTIC35%
Across 95 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 Prestons
55
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
16:15 AEST
Liverpool station · 0.6 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 36 · Fair
Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
8.8µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
27.7µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.8pphm
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. Based on 379 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
$550per week
Sep 2025 · 379 bonds lodged
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 · 2170
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2170. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Prestons is the primary suburb with postcode 2170 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Prestons is the main locality.
Which local government area is Prestons in?
Prestons (2170) is located in the Liverpool local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Prestons?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Prestons (2170) 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 Prestons flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Prestons. 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 Prestons?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Prestons (2170), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Prestons (2170) 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 Prestons (2170). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Prestons changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Prestons (2170) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
