Cambridge Park vs Kingswood (Penrith)
The verdict
Cambridge Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $1.14M in Kingswood (Penrith). Kingswood (Penrith) rates higher for transport (92 vs 76). Kingswood (Penrith) has a shorter estimated CBD commute (83 vs 125 min). On the separate residential safety score, Cambridge Park rates higher (63 vs 20/100 in Kingswood (Penrith)).
Scores
| Cambridge Park | Kingswood (Penrith) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 78 |
| Transport | 76 | 92 |
| Education | 37 | 48 |
| Liveability | 91 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cambridge Park | Kingswood (Penrith) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,054 | 10,633 |
| Median age | 34 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,535 | $1,397 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.9% | 33.1% |
| Born in Australia | 76.4% | 61.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.4 |
Growth: Cambridge Park Stable · Kingswood (Penrith) Moderate Growth
Property
| Cambridge Park | Kingswood (Penrith) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.12M | $1.14M |
| Median unit price | $763K | $637K |
| House price YoY | 27.3% | 23.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $692 | $692 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 50 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cambridge Park | Kingswood (Penrith) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 63 | 20 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 142 | 451 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 99 | 320 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 723 | 893 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,607 | 14,079 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cambridge Park | Kingswood (Penrith) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 5 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 921 | 997 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cambridge Park · Kingswood (Penrith)
Transport
| Cambridge Park | Kingswood (Penrith) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 92 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 44 | 83 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 125 | 83 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 840 m |
Liveability
| Cambridge Park | 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 | 8 | 21 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 46.0 km | 45.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 46.4 km | 46.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.7 km | 1.2 km |
Population & growth
| Cambridge Park | Kingswood (Penrith) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,054 | 10,633 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,184 | 12,100 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,368 | 12,744 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.46% | 3.28% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cambridge Park or Kingswood (Penrith)?
Cambridge Park has the higher residential safety score (Cambridge Park 63/100 vs Kingswood (Penrith) 20/100).
Which is more affordable, Cambridge Park or Kingswood (Penrith)?
Cambridge Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $1.14M.
Which has better schools, Cambridge Park or Kingswood (Penrith)?
Kingswood (Penrith) has a higher average school ICSEA (Cambridge Park 921 vs Kingswood (Penrith) 997; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cambridge Park or Kingswood (Penrith)?
Kingswood (Penrith) has the higher transport score (Cambridge Park 76/100 vs Kingswood (Penrith) 92/100).
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