Cambridge Gardens vs Penrith
The verdict
Cambridge Gardens is more affordable, with a median house price of $974K versus $1.09M in Penrith. Penrith rates higher for transport (91 vs 64). Cambridge Gardens is closer to the coast (46.5 km vs 48.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Cambridge Gardens rates higher (85 vs 12/100 in Penrith).
Scores
| Cambridge Gardens | Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 82 |
| Transport | 64 | 91 |
| Education | 36 | 50 |
| Liveability | 91 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cambridge Gardens | Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,030 | 17,966 |
| Median age | 36 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,950 | $1,397 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.5% | 31.9% |
| Born in Australia | 80.4% | 65.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.1 |
Growth: Cambridge Gardens Stable · Penrith High Growth
Property
| Cambridge Gardens | Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $974K | $1.09M |
| Median unit price | $735K | $608K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 8.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $692 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 48 | 48 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cambridge Gardens | Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 85 | 12 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 49 | 490 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 99 | 429 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 493 | 1,147 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,197 | 22,376 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cambridge Gardens | Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 965 | 1,013 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cambridge Gardens · Penrith
Transport
| Cambridge Gardens | Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 149 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 128 | 89 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.3 km | 560 m |
Liveability
| Cambridge Gardens | 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 | 1 | 7 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 75 |
| Parks | 5 | 54 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 20 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 34 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 24 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 46.5 km | 48.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 47.4 km | 49.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 2.4 km |
Population & growth
| Cambridge Gardens | Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,030 | 17,966 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,067 | 20,074 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,120 | 24,627 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.45% | 2.81% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cambridge Gardens or Penrith?
Cambridge Gardens has the higher residential safety score (Cambridge Gardens 85/100 vs Penrith 12/100).
Which is more affordable, Cambridge Gardens or Penrith?
Cambridge Gardens is more affordable, with a median house price of $974K versus $1.09M.
Which has better schools, Cambridge Gardens or Penrith?
Penrith has a higher average school ICSEA (Cambridge Gardens 965 vs Penrith 1013; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cambridge Gardens or Penrith?
Penrith has the higher transport score (Cambridge Gardens 64/100 vs Penrith 91/100).
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