Bossley Park NSW 2176

Suburb

Suburb Summary

Bossley Park is a multicultural suburb in Sydney’s South West & Macarthur region, NSW 2176, governed by Fairfield City Council. It is a strongly house-based area, with separate houses making up 98% of homes, and is known for an urban residential character with many bus services but no train, metro, ferry or light rail station in the suburb. Public transport to the Sydney CBD averages about 105 minutes, while driving averages about 45 minutes. Tree canopy cover is 9.03%, safety is rated 4/5, and both primary and secondary education are rated 8/10. Household income appears generally average. Major shopping access is supported by Stockland Wetherill Park nearby.

PART 1
Geographic Profile

Property Type Mix

The mix of houses and apartments that make up the Bossley Park NSW 2176 property market, and the sale price range each achieved over the past 12 months.

Houses vs Apartments
94.5%
0.4%
5.1%
Houses (94.5%)
Apartments (0.4%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (5.1%)
House Price Range$51k–$4.2MPast 12 months

Major Road Frontage & Noise

How close Bossley Park NSW 2176 properties sit to major roads or rail, and how much traffic noise that brings compared to properties set back from them.

Road & rail proximity
4.1%
14.7%
81.2%
On a major road (4.1%)
Near a major road
Away from major road or rail
Major Roads in Bossley
MIMOSA RD3.3% of suburb properties
POLDING ST0.8% of suburb properties
THE HORSLEY DR0.1% of suburb properties

Public Transport

Train, metro, light rail, ferry and B-Line services accessible from Bossley Park NSW 2176.

Services in Bossley Park NSW 2176
Cabramatta
Canley Vale

Schools

Primary and secondary school catchments serving Bossley Park NSW 2176, with star ratings and the share of suburb dwellings each catchment covers.

Primary School
Bossley Park Public School
Developing level54.5% of suburb properties in catchment
Primary School
Prairievale Public School
Developing level25.1% of suburb properties in catchment
Primary School
William Stimson Public School
Developing level10.8% of suburb properties in catchment
Primary School
Governor Philip King Public School
Developing level9.6% of suburb properties in catchment
Secondary School
Bossley Park High School
Developing level72.5% of suburb properties in catchment
Secondary School
Prairiewood High School
Good level19.9% of suburb properties in catchment
Secondary School
St Johns Park High School
Developing level7.7% of suburb properties in catchment
PART 2
Houses

"Houses" in this report includes detached houses, duplexes, and terraces.

Land Topography

How house lots across Bossley Park NSW 2176 sit relative to street level — topography that affects drainage, flood risk, privacy, and build cost.

High-side vs low-side lots
High-sideFlatLow-side
14.3%
81.4%
4.3%
High-side (1m above)
Flat
Low-side (1m below)

Risks & Overlays

See which key planning overlays and environmental risks affect this suburb before you buy.

Heritage
0%
Of houses affected
Bushfire
2.2%
Of houses affected
Flood
0%
Of houses affected
High voltage power line
0%
Of houses affected

Train Station Proximity

The share of Bossley Park NSW 2176 houses within easy walking distance (1.2km) of a train station.

Houses within 1.2km of train station0%Of all houses

Median Price Trend - Houses

The 20-year trend in median house sale prices across Bossley Park NSW 2176, tracked separately from apartments.

Bossley Park House Median
$500k$1M$1.5M$2M$160k · 1996$173k · 1997$183k · 1998$216k · 1999$238k · 2000$262k · 2001$340k · 2002$410k · 2003$425k · 2004$391k · 2005$381k · 2006$370k · 2007$367k · 2008$400k · 2009$455k · 2010$469k · 2011$493k · 2012$550k · 2013$587k · 2014$760k · 2015$765k · 2016$845k · 2017$800k · 2018$815k · 2019$868k · 2020$980k · 2021$1.1M · 2022$1.1M · 2023$1.3M · 2024$1.4M · 2025$1.4M · 202619962003201120182026

Land & Property Feature Metrics

Typical land characteristics and common property features across Bossley Park NSW 2176.

Median land value$837kOf houses affected
Median lot frontage16mOf houses affected
Median land size566m²Of houses affected
Houses with a pool6.3%Of houses affected

Pocket Price Distribution

How property prices vary across the different pockets of Bossley Park NSW 2176, and how each pocket compares.

Median house price$1.4MDerived from sales
House sales104Past 12 months
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PART 3
Apartments

Apartment Projects

Where apartment projects are concentrated across Bossley Park NSW 2176, with project-level sales context.

Median apartment priceDerived from sales
Apartment sales0Past 12 months

Median Rent

The median weekly rent for apartments in Bossley Park NSW 2176.

Median apartment rent$550Per week

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects in Bossley Park NSW 2176, ranked by number of lots.

1
84 RESTWELL RD, BOSSLEY PARK NSW 2176Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
2
26 TURQUOISE CRES, BOSSLEY PARK NSW 2176Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
3
42 MARCONI RD, BOSSLEY PARK NSW 2176Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
4
88 QUARRY RD, BOSSLEY PARK NSW 2176Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
5
16 BENGHAZI ST, BOSSLEY PARK NSW 2176Small project (<20 lots)
PART 4
Community Profile

Top 3 Occupations

The most common occupations among Bossley Park NSW 2176 residents.

Professionals20%
Technicians and Trades Workers20%
Clerical and Administrative Workers20%

Key Demographics & Tenure

Median age, household income, and the renter-versus-owner split that shape the Bossley Park NSW 2176 community.

Median age41Years
Median income$1,639Household / week
Renters vs owner-occupiers
RentersOwner-occupiers
30%
70%
Renters
Owner-occupiers

Household Composition

How households are made up across Bossley Park NSW 2176 — from families with children to couples and single-person homes.

Household type
Married with children71.9%
Married without children26.3%
Other1.8%

Top 5 Birth Countries

The leading countries of birth among Bossley Park NSW 2176 residents, reflecting the suburb's cultural diversity.

Country of birth
Australia45.4%
Iraq16.4%
Italy4%
Vietnam3.9%
China0.7%

Religion

The most common religious affiliations reported by Bossley Park NSW 2176 residents.

Top 3 religious affiliations
Christianity74.8%
Buddhism7%
No Religion5.7%

Crime in Bossley Park NSW 2176

How safe is Bossley Park NSW 2176? A local safety rating based on recorded crime rates in the area.

Suburb safety rating
The suburb safety rating is calculated by knest.ai based on crime statistics in NSW by BOCSAR.

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Living in Bossley Park NSW 2176: Suburb Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living in and buying property in Bossley Park NSW 2176 — lifestyle, transport, schools, and the housing market.

Note: Data is sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census data and knest.ai internal statistical data.

Is BOSSLEY PARK NSW 2176 a good suburb for families?

BOSSLEY PARK NSW 2176 is a solid suburb for families, especially buyers who want a house-focused area with established family households. The strongest signs are practical rather than flashy: separate houses make up about 98% of homes, the average household size is 3.4 people, and children are a meaningful part of the local population, with around 5.2% aged 0 to 4 and 12.7% aged 5 to 14. School ratings are also a standout here, with both primary and secondary education rated 8 out of 5, which points to a suburb that appeals strongly to school-focused buyers. Safety sits at 4 out of 5, which is reassuring without overpromising. The trade-off is that BOSSLEY PARK is not a highly walkable, compact suburb, so daily family life often works best if you drive. For buyers prioritising schools, space, and a traditional suburban setting, though, Bossley Park is a genuinely good suburb for families.

What is it like to live in BOSSLEY PARK NSW 2176?

Living in BOSSLEY PARK NSW 2176 feels established, suburban, and strongly multicultural rather than trendy or inner-city. The suburb character reads as multicultural residential, and that matches the broader lifestyle picture: this is a practical family area in South West Sydney where people tend to value space and routine over buzz and walk-everywhere convenience. The housing form supports that, and the local feel is more low-rise and home-based than dense or apartment-led. Safety at 4 out of 5 helps give Bossley Park a settled feel, while culture at 3 out of 5 suggests some community depth without it being one of Sydney’s major lifestyle hubs. The trade-off is that canopy cover is low at 9.03%, and both walkability and retail score 2 out of 5, so the suburb is not especially leafy or urban-convenient by Sydney standards. Buyers who want calm, space, and a grounded suburban lifestyle may like Bossley Park more than buyers chasing café culture or a village atmosphere.

Is BOSSLEY PARK NSW 2176 well connected for commuting?

BOSSLEY PARK NSW 2176 is less convenient for commuting than Sydney suburbs with direct rail links, although it is still workable for buyers who are comfortable relying on buses and driving. The suburb does not currently have train, metro, or light rail service listed, and ferry access is not part of the transport mix either. Bus coverage is stronger, with many bus services available, so public transport is not absent, but the overall commute picture is still slower than in rail-connected areas. The average trip to the Sydney CBD is about 105 minutes by public transport and around 45 minutes by car, which tells you Bossley Park functions better for car-based households or buyers commuting outside the CBD core. That is the main trade-off. If you want direct train access and a shorter CBD commute, Bossley Park may feel limiting. If your work is more local, hybrid, or car-based, the suburb can still be a practical fit.

Who does BOSSLEY PARK NSW 2176 suit best?

BOSSLEY PARK NSW 2176 suits family buyers, owner-occupiers, and upgraders who want a traditional house suburb with a stable suburban feel. The housing mix is very clear: around 98% of dwellings are separate houses and only about 1% are apartments, so Bossley Park is much more aligned with buyers wanting land, multiple bedrooms, and room for a growing household than those seeking a compact unit lifestyle. The rental share is about 24.7%, which suggests a reasonably established ownership base rather than a heavily investor-driven market. The resident profile is also practical and mixed, with clerical and administrative workers, professionals, and trades workers all well represented. Median weekly family income of $1,513 and a median age of 39 reinforce the sense of a mature, settled suburb. The main limitation is that Bossley Park may suit apartment buyers, highly urban professionals, or people wanting walkable daily convenience less well. It is best for buyers who prioritise house living over city-style accessibility.

What are the pros and cons of living in BOSSLEY PARK NSW 2176?

The main trade-off in BOSSLEY PARK NSW 2176 is that you get space, family-friendly housing, and solid schooling, but you give up some convenience and transport ease. On the plus side, Bossley Park has a very strong detached-house profile, a solid safety rating of 4 out of 5, good school ratings, and many bus services. That combination will appeal to buyers who want a classic suburban environment with room for family life. The suburb also has a multicultural residential character, which adds to its sense of community and everyday practicality. On the other hand, walkability and retail both sit at 2 out of 5, tree canopy is modest at 9.03%, and there is no direct train or metro service. So the disadvantages of living in Bossley Park are mostly about relying more on the car and having less of that lively, walkable Sydney lifestyle. For the right buyer, especially a house-focused family, those compromises may be entirely acceptable.

What are property prices like in BOSSLEY PARK NSW 2176?

Property prices in BOSSLEY PARK NSW 2176 are mid-range to expensive in practical Sydney family-home terms, with houses clearly being the main market. In the past six months, house sales in Bossley Park had a median price of $1,455,000 from 35 recorded sales, with the middle market largely sitting between about $1,400,000 and $1,600,000. That tells buyers the suburb is not entry-level for detached housing, but it can still sit below many more prestige-driven Sydney house markets. For families buying property in Bossley Park, the pricing suggests you are mainly paying for land, house supply, and family usability rather than beachside prestige or major rail convenience. Apartment data is limited, with only 2 sales, showing a median of $907,500, so the unit market is much smaller and less representative. The trade-off is straightforward: houses in Bossley Park can offer space and schools, but buyers still need a healthy budget and should not expect inner-city convenience at that price point.