Old Toongabbie lies approximately 29 kilometres west of Sydney’s central business district in the City of Parramatta local government area, positioned along the historic Toongabbie Creek corridor.
The suburb spans approximately 1.3 square kilometres and had a recorded population of 3,276 in 2021, marking a modest increase from 3,133 in 2016. Residents have a median age of about 38 years, with many households comprising families with children; the average household size is roughly 2.8–3 persons.
Cultural diversity is evident: while a majority of dwellings are owner-occupied (around 74 per cent), separate houses dominate the housing stock, with occasional semi-detached and unit developments. Median mortgage repayments are $2,154 per month, and median rent is approximately $420 per week.
Regarding transport, Old Toongabbie lacks its own station but benefits from its proximity to Toongabbie station on the Main Western line, approximately 29.96 km from Central, with T1 Western and T5 Cumberland services.
Bus services and the North‑West T‑way along Old Windsor Road provide connections to Parramatta, Blacktown, and Westmead. Travel to work data shows that 33.5 per cent commute by car, 3.9 per cent use public transport, and 38.5 per cent work from home.
Essential services are available in neighbouring Toongabbie and Winston Hills, including retail centres, small cafés, medical clinics and childcare facilities.
Education is provided by Toongabbie East Public School, with additional options nearby in surrounding suburbs.
Recreational amenities include Binalong Park, which offers sporting fields, playgrounds, and basketball courts, as well as multiple local reserves along Toongabbie Creek.
Old Toongabbie carries historical significance as the original site of the early 1792 government farm settlement, marked by heritage character homes and long, straight streets. Its blend of history, family-oriented housing, creek-side green spaces, and accessible transport corridors shapes a calm yet connected suburban environment.