Caddens vs Kingswood (Penrith)
The verdict
Kingswood (Penrith) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.20M in Caddens. Caddens rates higher for education (58 vs 48). Kingswood (Penrith) rates higher for transport (92 vs 64). Caddens is closer to the coast (44.3 km vs 45.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Caddens rates higher (87 vs 20/100 in Kingswood (Penrith)).
Scores
| Caddens | Kingswood (Penrith) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 78 |
| Transport | 64 | 92 |
| Education | 58 | 48 |
| Liveability | 78 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Caddens | Kingswood (Penrith) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,487 | 10,633 |
| Median age | 33 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,592 | $1,397 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.4% | 33.1% |
| Born in Australia | 57.3% | 61.2% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Caddens Moderate Growth · Kingswood (Penrith) Moderate Growth
Property
| Caddens | Kingswood (Penrith) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.20M | $1.14M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $637K |
| House price YoY | 10.8% | 23.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $692 | $692 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 58 | 50 |
Median price history
Safety
| Caddens | Kingswood (Penrith) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 87 | 20 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 115 | 451 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 57 | 320 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 315 | 893 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,298 | 14,079 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Caddens | Kingswood (Penrith) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 997 |
See the full school list on each profile: Caddens · Kingswood (Penrith)
Transport
| Caddens | Kingswood (Penrith) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 92 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 83 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 122 | 83 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 840 m |
Liveability
| Caddens | Kingswood (Penrith) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 11 |
| Parks | 10 | 21 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 9 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 44.3 km | 45.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 45.2 km | 46.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 1.2 km |
Population & growth
| Caddens | Kingswood (Penrith) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,487 | 10,633 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,968 | 12,100 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,179 | 12,744 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.28% | 3.28% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Caddens or Kingswood (Penrith)?
Caddens has the higher residential safety score (Caddens 87/100 vs Kingswood (Penrith) 20/100).
Which is more affordable, Caddens or Kingswood (Penrith)?
Kingswood (Penrith) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.20M.
Which has better public transport, Caddens or Kingswood (Penrith)?
Kingswood (Penrith) has the higher transport score (Caddens 64/100 vs Kingswood (Penrith) 92/100).
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