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The Ponds 2769 suburb insights

Located in the Blacktown council area, The Ponds (2769) is one of greater Sydney's residential suburbs covered by Stickybeak's property analysis tool. The 16 data cards on this page address four questions every buyer should ask: whether you can afford the suburb (median prices, rental yield, first home buyer schemes), what life would be like there (schools, childcare, walkability, commute to the CBD), whether there are any dealbreakers (flood risk, bushfire zones, air quality, traffic), and how The Ponds is likely to change over time (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics). Data is drawn from NSW Planning, Transport for NSW, the ABS, and other authoritative government sources. Use the sticky navigation bar at the top to move directly between sections.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

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Affordability

Can I afford The Ponds?

Can I afford The Ponds?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in The Ponds? Based on the suburb median of $1,600,000 (houses) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$7,898/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
55.5%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$1,280,000 loan
20% deposit ($320,000)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 55% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
The Ponds55.5%
Sydney median income88.0%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.

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Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
Can I afford The Ponds?

Rental market in The Ponds

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 78 new bond 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
$880per week
Sep 2025 · 78 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $760 per week (101 bonds)Mar 23: $750 per week (106 bonds)Jun 23: $800 per week (85 bonds)Sep 23: $830 per week (102 bonds)Dec 23: $840 per week (111 bonds)Mar 24: $840 per week (99 bonds)Jun 24: $850 per week (83 bonds)Sep 24: $860 per week (86 bonds)Dec 24: $850 per week (101 bonds)Mar 25: $850 per week (86 bonds)Jun 25: $860 per week (89 bonds)Sep 25: $880 per week (78 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Schofields2762
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2.6 km away
Kellyville2155
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2.8 km away
Quakers Hill2763
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2.8 km away
Stanhope Gardens2768
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4.1 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.

Lifestyle

The Ponds Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in The Ponds

33
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:13 AEST
Rouse Hill station · 2.3 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 29 · Good

Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
5.1µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
16.5µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.7pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Rouse Hill station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
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Change

How might The Ponds change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2769

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2769. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might The Ponds change?

Investor activity in The Ponds

2769 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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1
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Also in Blacktown

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Blacktown postcodes, or explore the full Blacktown suburb index.

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2769?
The Ponds is the primary suburb with postcode 2769 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — The Ponds is the main locality.
Which local government area is The Ponds in?
The Ponds (2769) is located in the Blacktown local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for The Ponds?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for The Ponds (2769) 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 The Ponds flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in The Ponds. 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 The Ponds?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for The Ponds (2769), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is The Ponds (2769) 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 The Ponds (2769). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is The Ponds changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for The Ponds (2769) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore The Ponds in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for The Ponds 2769: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Blacktown suburb index to compare nearby options.