Erskine Park vs St Clair (Penrith)
The verdict
St Clair (Penrith) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.20M versus $1.33M in Erskine Park. St Clair (Penrith) rates higher for transport (57 vs 31). Erskine Park is closer to the coast (36.9 km vs 38.8 km).
Scores
| Erskine Park | St Clair (Penrith) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 61 |
| Transport | 31 | 57 |
| Education | 43 | 42 |
| Liveability | 73 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Erskine Park | St Clair (Penrith) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,486 | 19,942 |
| Median age | 37 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,349 | $2,067 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.7% | 27.4% |
| Born in Australia | 70.7% | 68.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3 |
Growth: Erskine Park Stable · St Clair (Penrith) Stable
Property
| Erskine Park | St Clair (Penrith) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.33M | $1.20M |
| Median unit price | $943K | $1.05M |
| House price YoY | 20.2% | 12.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 50 |
Median price history
Safety
| Erskine Park | St Clair (Penrith) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 94 | 94 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 46 | 90 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 216 | 120 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 293 | 281 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,929 | 2,768 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Erskine Park | St Clair (Penrith) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 6 |
| Government | 2 | 5 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 971 | 985 |
See the full school list on each profile: Erskine Park · St Clair (Penrith)
Transport
| Erskine Park | St Clair (Penrith) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 31 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 50 | 84 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 105 | 110 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.3 km | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Erskine Park | 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 | 19 | 40 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 15 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 50 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 6 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 36.9 km | 38.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 38.4 km | 39.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.0 km | 5.4 km |
Population & growth
| Erskine Park | St Clair (Penrith) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,486 | 19,942 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,416 | 20,407 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,672 | 20,213 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.27% | 0.58% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Erskine Park or St Clair (Penrith)?
Erskine Park and St Clair (Penrith) have similar residential safety scores (94 and 94/100).
Which is more affordable, Erskine Park or St Clair (Penrith)?
St Clair (Penrith) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.20M versus $1.33M.
Which has better schools, Erskine Park or St Clair (Penrith)?
St Clair (Penrith) has a higher average school ICSEA (Erskine Park 971 vs St Clair (Penrith) 985; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Erskine Park or St Clair (Penrith)?
St Clair (Penrith) has the higher transport score (Erskine Park 31/100 vs St Clair (Penrith) 57/100).
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