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The Ponds, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

The Ponds is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 11,642. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
11,642 Population 5/sq mi density
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
31.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$40,797 Median Income
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$40,797 median income, 4.2% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$362,200 home value, $1,811/mo rent

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About The Ponds

The Ponds

The Ponds is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. The Ponds is about 40 kilometres (25 mi) west-northwest of the Sydney central business district in the Blacktown local government area.
The 2021 census recorded the resident population of The Ponds as 16,315.

People

Population11,642
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density5/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$40,797
Per Capita$40,797
Unemployment4.2%

Housing

D
Home Value$362,200
Rent$1,811
Ownership77.2%
Housing Units4,657

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain31.0 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Population11,642
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Coordinates-33.7023°, 150.9109°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation31.0 inches (788 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$40,797
Median Age35.0 years

About The Ponds

The Ponds is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 11,642. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

The Ponds has a population of 11,642 with a density of 5 people per square mile, spread across 2,265.5 square miles. The median age is 35.0 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

11,642
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
35.0yrs
Median Age
10% below Australia avg
2,265.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

The Ponds vs Australia Average

The median household income in The Ponds is $40,797, which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,797. The average weekly wage is $785, 45% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,106 business establishments.

Income: The Ponds vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$40,797
46% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$40,797
Avg Weekly Wage$785

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)1,106

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in The Ponds is $362,200, 28% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,811 (56% above the national average of $1,163). 77.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 4,657 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$362,200
28% above Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,811
56% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership77.2%
Owner-Occupied77.2%
Renter-Occupied22.8%
Housing Units4,657

Property Tax

Climate in The Ponds

The Ponds has an average annual temperature of 18°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.5°C), the coldest is Jul (11.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 834 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.5°C / 74°F 17.9° / 29.1° 84.9
Feb 23.2°C / 74°F 17.9° / 28.6° 126.9
Mar 21.6°C / 71°F 16.3° / 26.8° 94.0
Apr 18.6°C / 65°F 12.9° / 24.2° 67.3
May 15.2°C / 59°F 9.7° / 20.7° 51.2
Jun 12.5°C / 55°F 7.4° / 17.6° 75.4
Jul 11.7°C / 53°F 6.2° / 17.2° 42.8
Aug 12.9°C / 55°F 6.7° / 19.1° 39.1
Sep 15.8°C / 60°F 9.4° / 22.1° 43.0
Oct 18.3°C / 65°F 11.9° / 24.7° 58.3
Nov 20.2°C / 68°F 14.4° / 26.1° 75.7
Dec 22°C / 72°F 16.2° / 27.8° 75.5
The Ponds enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area2,265.5 sq mi (5,867.6 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-33.7023°N, 150.9109°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.0"
18% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 88 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 112 km
Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 81 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 60 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 41 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 46 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 90 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 91 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 122 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 62 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 61 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 99 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 144 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 148 km
Aug 18, 2007 11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M2.6 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in Coldest
July 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
November 67°F (20°C) 3.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 2.7 in

The Ponds has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 54°F in June to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in The Ponds

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
John Palmer Public School — — — —
St Joseph's Primary — — — —
St John Paul II Catholic College (Schofields) — — — —
The Ponds High School — — — —
The Ponds School — — — —
Riverbank Public School — — — —
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Radio Stations near The Ponds

28 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sky News Australia Radio conservative, discussion AAC+ 64 kbps
Triple J — AAC+ 56 kbps
Triple J (QLD) alternative, indie AAC+ 56 kbps
ABC Radio Sydney news, talk AAC 94 kbps
triple j (NSW) dance, hip-hop AAC 238 kbps
Indian link radio music MP3 128 kbps
2SM SRN Sydney news talk, sport AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Radio National Live 20220701 current affairs, news AAC 94 kbps
ABC Country 20220701 country AAC 238 kbps
ABC RN culture, history AAC+ 56 kbps
Voice of Islam islamic MP3
CADA (AAC+) urban AAC+ 48 kbps
CADA (MP3) urban MP3 128 kbps
ABC 702kHz AM Sydney NSW Local Radio 20220701 contemporary, current affairs AAC 94 kbps
ABC Classic FM 20220701 classic, news AAC 238 kbps
SBS PopAsia c-pop, cantonese AAC+ 97 kbps
Pulse 89.9 FM — MP3 128 kbps
C-Dance club, dance MP3 192 kbps
C91.3 — AAC+ 64 kbps
2MCR 100.3 - Sounds of Macarthur - Macarthur Community Radio australian music, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Bondi Radio (MP3) dance, electronic MP3 128 kbps
C91.3 FM - Macarthur's Radio Station commercial, hot adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
Power Cuts Radio — AAC+ 64 kbps
Northside Radio 99.3 — AAC+ 128 kbps
Starter FM dance, electronic MP3 320 kbps
Eastside Radio 89.7FM — AAC 192 kbps
Hawkesbury Radio - Sydney (MP3) community radio MP3 192 kbps
Hawkesbury Radio — AAC 48 kbps

Museums in The Ponds

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Addington Museum
Armaments Display
Arms of Australia Inn Museum
Australian Golf Heritage Society Museum
Beulah Vista
Blacktown Arts Centre
Brislington Medical and Nursing Museum
Burnside Heritage Centre
Butterfly Museum
Carisbrook House
City of Canada Bay Museum
Collingwood House
Elizabeth Farm
Experiment Farm Cottage
Fairfield City Museum And Gallery
Fairfield City Museum and Gallery
Hawkesbury Regional Museum
House Down Under
Howe House
Linnwood Museum
Liverpool Regional Museum and Family History Centre
Macquarie University Art Gallery
Murama Healing Space
Museum of Fire
Museum of Printing
Museums Discovery Centre
Nativity House Museum And Gallery
Nepean Naval Museum
Netherby House
New South Wales Lancers Memorial Museum
NSW Schoolhouse Museum
Old Government House
Peninsula House & Tebbutt's Observatory 1879 & 1894
Riverstone Museum
Rouse Hill Estate
Rouse Hill House
Sydney Bus Museum
The King's School Robert Robertson Museum
Waterfall Art Gallery

Libraries in The Ponds

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arncliffe Library0.0
Arncliffe Library0.0
Ashfield Library0.0
Ashfield Library0.0
Auburn Library0.0
Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre0.0
Baulkham Hills Library0.0
Beaumont Road Public School library0.0
Berowra Branch Library0.0
Bexley North Library0.0
Bonnyrigg Branch Library0.0
Burwood Library0.0
Burwood Library0.0
Campsie Library0.0
Carlingford Library0.0
Carnes Hill Library0.0
Castle Hill Library0.0
Casula Library0.0
Casula Library0.0
Chester Hill Library0.0
Concord Library0.0
Constitution Hill Branch Library0.0
Dennis Johnson Library0.0
Dulwich Hill Library0.0
Dulwich Hill Library0.0
Dundas Valley Branch Library0.0
Dural Library0.0
Earlwood Library0.0
Eastwood Library0.0
Emu Plains Library0.0
Epping Branch Library0.0
Ermington Library0.0
Fairfield Library and Cafe0.0
Federal Court of Australia Library & Information Services, Parramatta0.0
Five Dock Library0.0
Five Dock Library0.0
Galston Library0.0
Gladesville Library0.0
Gladesville Library0.0
Gladesville Library0.0
Gordon Library0.0
Graham Swain Library0.0
Granville Branch Library0.0
Green Valley Library0.0
Greenacre Library And Knowledge Centre0.0
Greystanes Library0.0
Guildford Library0.0
Haberfield Library0.0
Haberfield Library0.0
High Street Community Library0.0
Hornsby Library0.0
John Phillips Library0.0
Jura Books0.0
Jura Books0.0
Lakemba Library0.0
Lalor Park Library0.0
Learning Space0.0
Leichhardt Library0.0
Leichhardt Library0.0
Library Building0.0
Lidcombe Library0.0
Liverpool TAFE Library0.0
Local Studies Family History Library0.0
Macquarie University Library0.0
Marrickville Library0.0
Max Webber Library0.0
Merrylands Central Library0.0
Miller Library0.0
Moorebank Library0.0
Mount Druitt Library0.0
North Ryde Library0.0
Padstow Library0.0
Parramatta Library0.0
Pennant Hills Library0.0
Penrith City Library0.0
Persian Library0.0
PJ Walsh Library0.0
Regents Park Library0.0
Richmond Branch Library0.0
Riverstone Library0.0
Riverwood Library and Knowledge Centre0.0
Rockdale Library0.0
Ryde Library0.0
School Library0.0
Smithfield Library0.0
St Clair Branch Public Library0.0
St Ives Library0.0
St Marys Library0.0
Strathfield Council Library0.0
Street Library0.0
The Kings' School Parramatta CLL Senior Library0.0
Turramurra Library0.0
Vinegar Hill Memorial Library0.0
Wentworth Point Community Centre & Library0.0
Wentworthville Library0.0
West Ryde Library0.0
Western Sydney University Parramatta City Campus Library0.0
Wetherill Park Library0.0
Whitlam Library0.0
Whitlam Library0.0
William Carey Christian School Library0.0
Windsor Library0.0
Yellamundie Library0.0

Farmers Markets in The Ponds

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Eastwood Night Markets
Fairfield Showgrounds
Market Square
Minchinbury Fruit Market
Paddy's Market
Paddy's Market Flemington
WF Plastic Pty Ltd

Restaurants in The Ponds

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golden Ponds Chinese Restaurant
Koko Thai Restaurant
Sahara Street Food

Cafes in The Ponds

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Frankie & Co
Gong Cha
Leaf Cafe
Oliver Brown Belgian Chocolate Cafe

Clinics in The Ponds

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ponds Medical Centre

Train Stations in The Ponds

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tallawong

Gyms in The Ponds

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness
F45 Training

Breweries in The Ponds

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Akasha
Akasha
Country Brewer
Tooheys Brewery Lidcombe

Stadiums & Teams in The Ponds

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near The Ponds

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport—Large Airport
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportWSILarge Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSYDLarge Airport
Camden AirportCDUMedium Airport
RAAF Base RichmondXRHMedium Airport
Sydney Bankstown AirportBWUMedium Airport
Aberfoyle Airstrip—Small Airport
Bullio Airport—Small Airport
Dr Fox Airstrip—Small Airport
Holsworthy (Military) Airport—Small Airport
Katoomba Airport—Small Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain Airport—Small Airport
Mittagong Airport—Small Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
St Mary's / Kennetts Airfield—Small Airport
Tadji Park Airstrip—Small Airport
The Oaks Airport—Small Airport
Tucker Creek Airstrip—Small Airport
Warnervale Airport—Small Airport
Wedderburn Aerodrome—Small Airport
Wilton Airport—Small Airport
Yerranderie Airfield—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in The Ponds

19 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Better Rehab Bankstown
Chiro & SportsMed.
Direct Solutions Rehabilitation and Occupational Services
Family Medical Prctice Ashfield
Family Practice
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Holy family Medical Centre
Hunters Hill Medical Practice and Allied Health
JMD Family Medical Centre
Marinucci Medical Centre
Mount Druitt Centre for Addiction Medicine
Mount Druitt Private Opioid Treatment Clinic
Multicare Family Medical Centre
Petersham Family Medical Centre
Real Health Medical Centre
Victoria Tower Medical
Westmead Rehabilitation Hospital

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ponds

What is the population of The Ponds?

The Ponds has a population of 11,642 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 2,265.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is The Ponds expensive to live in?

The median household income is $40,797, 46% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $362,200 (28% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,811 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in The Ponds?

The Ponds enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.0 inches.

How is the job market in The Ponds?

The Ponds has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $785. There are 1,106 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in The Ponds?

The median home value in The Ponds is $362,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,811. The homeownership rate is 77.2%.

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