Glenmore Park vs South Penrith
The verdict
South Penrith is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.21M in Glenmore Park. Glenmore Park rates higher for education (55 vs 46). South Penrith rates higher for liveability (92 vs 72). South Penrith has a shorter estimated CBD commute (130 vs 133 min). On the separate residential safety score, Glenmore Park rates higher (99 vs 69/100 in South Penrith).
Scores
| Glenmore Park | South Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 68 |
| Transport | 57 | 64 |
| Education | 55 | 46 |
| Liveability | 72 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glenmore Park | South Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,021 | 12,005 |
| Median age | 34 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,526 | $1,870 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.3% | 26.5% |
| Born in Australia | 77.1% | 78.1% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.7 |
Growth: Glenmore Park Stable · South Penrith Stable
Property
| Glenmore Park | South Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.21M | $1.14M |
| Median unit price | $761K | $774K |
| House price YoY | 6.8% | 10.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 51 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Glenmore Park | South Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 92 | 125 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 60 | 150 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 264 | 466 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,246 | 4,440 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Glenmore Park | South Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 4 |
| Government | 5 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,014 | 984 |
See the full school list on each profile: Glenmore Park · South Penrith
Transport
| Glenmore Park | South Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 116 | 73 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 133 | 130 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.0 km | 2.6 km |
Liveability
| Glenmore Park | South 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 | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 2 |
| Parks | 21 | 25 |
| Playgrounds | 18 | 18 |
| Swimming pools | 138 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 47.6 km | 47.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 49.5 km | 48.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| Glenmore Park | South Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 25,021 | 12,005 |
| Estimated 2025 | 25,324 | 12,238 |
| Projected 2041 | 25,364 | 12,233 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.30% | 0.48% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Glenmore Park or South Penrith?
Glenmore Park has the higher residential safety score (Glenmore Park 99/100 vs South Penrith 69/100).
Which is more affordable, Glenmore Park or South Penrith?
South Penrith is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.21M.
Which has better schools, Glenmore Park or South Penrith?
Glenmore Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Glenmore Park 1014 vs South Penrith 984; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Glenmore Park or South Penrith?
South Penrith has the higher transport score (Glenmore Park 57/100 vs South Penrith 64/100).
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