Picnic Point lies approximately 23 km south-west of the Sydney central business district and sits on the northern bank of the Georges River within the City of Canterbury‑Bankstown.
The population was recorded at about 6,413 in 2021, reflecting modest growth from 6,160 in 2016.
The median age of residents is approximately 39 years, and the suburb predominantly comprises families.
Most households are couples with children, with a typical household size of around three people. Owner-occupation is common—many homes are owned outright.
Land zoning reflects significant vegetation, with about 41 per cent designated as environmental living and around 35 per cent as national parks or nature reserves.
Australian-born residents form the majority, and English is the primary language spoken at home, with small proportions speaking Greek, Arabic and various other languages.
Cycling and walking are rare modes of transport, and public transport use—including bus and train—is modest, with around 12 per cent travelling by train.
Public transport options include local bus services and access to train services via nearby centres, although no station lies within the suburb itself.
East Hills borders Picnic Point to the north‑west, Panania to the north, Revesby to the north‑east, Padstow to the south, and Pleasure Point and Sandy Point to the south‑west and south.
Yeramba Lagoon and parklands are located within the suburb and form the largest national park tract in the local government area, offering walking paths, boating access and opportunities for watersports such as waterskiing and wakeboarding.
Median monthly mortgage repayments are around $2,349, and median weekly rents are approximately $525.
The suburb covers about 3.8 square kilometres and contains nine parks comprising nearly 64 per cent of its area.