Transport providers in Prestons, New South Wales

Transport in Prestons, located in New South Wales, is supported by a range of providers. At the 2021 Census, Prestons had a population of 15694 and a median age of 34. There were 61 transport provider listings in Prestons, with 60 of these also listing NDIS supports and 1 listing aged care transport. People in Prestons can compare these local options with services in nearby suburbs such as Casula and Carnes Hill. This page shares key facts to help you explore transport services in Prestons.

This page lists transport providers and register listings covering Prestons, NSW — 61 organisations on the public NDIS and My Aged Care registers list transport among their supports for this area. Providers set their own supports, service areas and availability, and confirm their capacity each week. Before you engage a provider, confirm their registration, insurance and worker screening directly with them.

About transport

Assistance to travel to appointments, work, study and community activities. People in Prestons and the surrounding New South Wales area can search for a provider below, or send a free request and let providers who cover this area respond directly.

Prestons at a glance

Of the 1,016 New South Wales suburbs we compare, Prestons is number 20 for transport listings, with 61. The most is Sydney, with 395.

Transport near Prestons

These New South Wales suburbs are the closest to Prestons with register listings for transport. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.

Who lists transport in Prestons

61 register listings for transport cover Prestons: 60 on the NDIS Commission register and 1 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Prestons had 15,694 residents with a median age of 34. 825 people (5.3%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.8% across New South Wales. 9.7% were aged 65 or over (17.6% across New South Wales). The median household income was $2,310 a week.

Reach varies. 44 cover 5 or fewer areas, 10 cover 6 to 25 areas, 5 cover 26 to 100 areas and 2 cover more than 100 areas. 5 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include transport here also list support workers (60 of 61), community access (59 of 61), domestic assistance (59 of 61), personal care (58 of 61) and housing (SDA & SIL) (52 of 61).

The typical listing here records 10 supports; 1 of the 61 list transport as their only support.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Adapt Ability Aid, Anywhere Direct Care, ASAP Care Services and Australian Prestige Care.

28 of the 61 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Prestons cover 18 different supports. Transport is number 5 by listings; the most listed is personal care, with 69.

Prestons has more transport listings than 5 of its 6 closest suburbs.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census of Population and Housing, General Community Profile (suburbs and localities). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0). Percentages are calculated by SolDirectory.

Who lists transport services in Prestons?

There are 61 transport provider listings in Prestons. Of these, 60 also list NDIS supports and 1 lists aged care transport. Some local listings include Adapt Ability Aid, Anywhere Direct Care, ASAP Care Services, and Australian Prestige Care. On average, providers in Prestons list 10 different supports. One provider lists only transport as their service. Of all listings, 28 include a website. The register only shows what is listed and does not confirm capacity or quality.

Comparing Prestons with nearby suburbs

If you are considering transport services in the area, you may want to compare options in nearby suburbs. Casula, just 2 km away, has 62 listings. Carnes Hill has 16 listings, while Hoxton Park and Cartwright each have 9. Lurnea has 30 listings and Miller has 13. Parramatta, 19 km away, lists 233 transport providers. Comparing these numbers can help you see where more options are available.

Transport support and what it can include

Transport in Prestons may cover travel to appointments, employment, education, shopping, or community activities. It can include assistance getting in and out of vehicles, support to use public or community transport, and planning for regular or new journeys. Some providers may offer transport as part of another support. The register does not confirm if a provider currently has capacity to take new clients.

Census facts about Prestons and transport needs

At the 2021 Census, Prestons had 15694 residents. The median weekly household income was 2310 dollars. There were 825 people needing help with core activities, making up 5.3 percent of the population. The proportion of people aged 65 and over in Prestons was 9.7 percent, compared to 17.6 percent in New South Wales overall. These figures may help you understand the level of local need for transport support.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered transport for Prestons yet. Send a free request and any provider who covers this area and support can respond.

Members taking new people are shown first, then other members, each alphabetically. Paying never changes the order, and a listing is not an endorsement; compare suitability, safeguards, availability, fees and service terms directly.

NDIS register listings for transport in Prestons

60 NDIS listings include transport among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Prestons, NSW. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 60 NDIS providers listed in Prestons

Aged care register listings for transport in Prestons

1 aged care listing includes transport among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Prestons, NSW. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 1 aged care providers listed in Prestons

Transport at a glance

Transport support helps a person travel to activities, appointments, work, education or community participation when disability or care needs make ordinary transport options difficult. It may involve direct transport, support to use public transport, or travel delivered as part of another support.

What transport may include

Read the full guide to transport: planning, funding, questions to ask and official information.

What to compare before choosing

Use these transport-specific checks when you contact providers in Prestons. Confirm each answer directly: a directory listing does not prove current capacity.

Registration and qualifications

Check that the provider, and the worker who will attend, hold the registration and qualifications the support requires.

Ask: Who will deliver my supports, and what registration and qualifications do they hold?

Worker screening and safeguards

Providers delivering NDIS supports are responsible for the screening of their workers and for how incidents and complaints are handled.

Ask: How do you screen your workers, and how do you handle incidents or complaints?

Availability and continuity

A directory listing does not prove current capacity. Ask about start dates, rostering and cover when a regular worker is unavailable.

Ask: When could you start, and what happens if my regular worker is away?

Pricing and funding

Rates and what is included can differ between providers. Ask for a written service agreement before supports begin.

Ask: What are your rates, what is included, and do you accept my funding type?

Other supports listed in Prestons

Each number is how many register listings in Prestons list that support.

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Questions about transport in Prestons

How many transport providers are listed in Prestons?

There are 61 transport provider listings in Prestons. Of these, 60 also list NDIS supports and 1 lists aged care transport.

How does Prestons compare to nearby suburbs for transport listings?

Casula, 2 km away, has 62 listings. Carnes Hill has 16, Lurnea has 30, and Parramatta, 19 km away, has 233 listings.

What types of support can transport providers offer?

Transport support may include travel to appointments, work, education, or community activities. It can also involve help using public transport or planning journeys.

How many people in Prestons need help with core activities?

At the 2021 Census, 825 people in Prestons needed help with core activities. This was 5.3 percent of the population.

Does the register confirm provider quality or capacity?

No, the register only shows which providers are listed. It does not confirm their capacity, quality, or if they can accept new clients.

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