Thinking about buying your first home in 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 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 Toongabbie a good suburb to buy in 2026?
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
Toongabbie suits families and established couples on dual incomes, given the median household income of $2,106 per week aligns reasonably with the suburb's demographic reality. The median age of 35 and 63% owner-occupancy suggest a settled, house-oriented community. Three primary schools averaging an ICSEA of 1060 are a solid starting point for young families, and 47 childcare services within 5 km gives parents genuine options. Houses sit at $1,300,000, so you will need meaningful equity or savings.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out of the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme at the $1,300,000 house median, and the unit market is actively shrinking, down 5.5% year-on-year, which makes the $587,000 entry point a harder sell when values are falling. The walkability score of 33 places the suburb in the 32nd percentile across Sydney, meaning car dependence is real. There are only two cafes within 1.6 km, and the lifestyle grade of C- reflects a suburb that does not reward those who prioritise amenity and street life.
What to verify before you bid
- The unit market recorded 209 sales with a 5.5% price fall. If you are buying a unit, request strata records and check the owners corporation financials carefully for deferred maintenance or special levies. - Walkability is low at score 33, so map your actual daily commute to Parramatta or the CBD before committing, particularly if you do not own a car. - Confirm the specific lot is not among the 0.5% of postcode area flagged as bushfire-prone land, even though the overall risk is low.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Toongabbie?
BOCSAR · TOONGABBIE 2146
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K4,90212 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−39%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Parramatta
Within LGA: Parramatta
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT62%323 reports
ASSAULT24%124 reports
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES14%70 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED52%
NON-DOMESTIC48%
Across 120 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 Toongabbie
26
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:22 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
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Toongabbie is the primary suburb with postcode 2146 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Toongabbie is the main locality.
Which local government area is Toongabbie in?
Toongabbie (2146) is located in the Parramatta local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Toongabbie?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for 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 Toongabbie flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in 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 Toongabbie?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Toongabbie (2146), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is 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 Toongabbie (2146). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Toongabbie changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Toongabbie (2146) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
