Colyton vs St Clair (Penrith)
The verdict
Colyton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.10M versus $1.20M in St Clair (Penrith). Colyton rates higher for liveability (92 vs 80). Colyton has a shorter estimated CBD commute (108 vs 110 min). On the separate residential safety score, St Clair (Penrith) rates higher (94 vs 64/100 in Colyton).
Scores
| Colyton | St Clair (Penrith) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 61 |
| Transport | 64 | 57 |
| Education | 38 | 42 |
| Liveability | 92 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Colyton | St Clair (Penrith) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,770 | 19,942 |
| Median age | 36 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,539 | $2,067 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.2% | 27.4% |
| Born in Australia | 65.2% | 68.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3 |
Growth: Colyton Stable · St Clair (Penrith) Stable
Property
| Colyton | St Clair (Penrith) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.10M | $1.20M |
| Median unit price | $994K | $1.05M |
| House price YoY | 21.1% | 12.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 50 |
Median price history
Safety
| Colyton | St Clair (Penrith) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 64 | 94 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 137 | 90 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 125 | 120 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 559 | 281 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,208 | 2,768 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Colyton | St Clair (Penrith) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 6 |
| Government | 2 | 5 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 917 | 985 |
See the full school list on each profile: Colyton · St Clair (Penrith)
Transport
| Colyton | St Clair (Penrith) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 55 | 84 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 108 | 110 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Colyton | St Clair (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 | 2 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 10 |
| Parks | 21 | 40 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 15 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 50 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 6 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 38.6 km | 38.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 39.2 km | 39.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 5.4 km |
Population & growth
| Colyton | St Clair (Penrith) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,770 | 19,942 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,325 | 20,407 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,384 | 20,213 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.55% | 0.58% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Colyton or St Clair (Penrith)?
St Clair (Penrith) has the higher residential safety score (Colyton 64/100 vs St Clair (Penrith) 94/100).
Which is more affordable, Colyton or St Clair (Penrith)?
Colyton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.10M versus $1.20M.
Which has better schools, Colyton or St Clair (Penrith)?
St Clair (Penrith) has a higher average school ICSEA (Colyton 917 vs St Clair (Penrith) 985; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Colyton or St Clair (Penrith)?
Colyton has the higher transport score (Colyton 64/100 vs St Clair (Penrith) 57/100).
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