Prestons

14violence + property incidents per 1,000 residents

219 recorded incidents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026, 15,694 residents (Census 2021).

More recorded incidents than 53% of 581 suburbs on this map.

Violence 4.1 · Property 9.8 · Domestic assault 3.7 per 1,000 residents.

Ranked on this map by recorded incidents per 1,000 residents. Not an official BOCSAR score and not a live risk score.

Rates divide by Census 2021 residents. Suburbs that have grown since 2021, or that draw many visitors or workers, read higher than a resident would feel.

$610median weekly rent

Lower rent than 87% of 662 suburbs on this map.

1 bed $480 · 2 bed $550 · 3 bed $700 · House $740 · Flat $540

Median sale price $700,000 (DCJ).

Median age 34. 18% of households rent. 76% of families have children. (Census 2021)

Median weekly rent of new bonds (DCJ), by postcode. A neighbour may share this figure. Postcode 2170, Jun 2026 quarter.

No rail, metro, light rail or ferry stop within 800 m

Share of this suburb within 800 m of a TfNSW rail, metro, light rail or ferry stop. A station in the next suburb still counts. Not a trip planner.

Bus is not included. Areas served mainly by bus, such as the Northern Beaches, read lighter than they ride.

53%born in Australia

Lower share born in Australia than 70% of 659 suburbs on this map.

Top ancestries: Australian 14%, English 10%, Indian 10%.

Most common language other than English: Arabic.

Ancestry is Census 2021. People can report more than one origin. This is not a judgement of the suburb.