Kingswood (Penrith) vs South Penrith
The verdict
Kingswood (Penrith) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.09M in South Penrith. Kingswood (Penrith) rates higher for transport (92 vs 64). Kingswood (Penrith) is closer to the coast (45.4 km vs 47.1 km).
Scores
| Kingswood (Penrith) | South Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 68 |
| Transport | 92 | 64 |
| Education | 48 | 46 |
| Liveability | 91 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kingswood (Penrith) | South Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,633 | 12,005 |
| Median age | 34 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,397 | $1,870 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.1% | 26.5% |
| Born in Australia | 61.2% | 78.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.7 |
Growth: Kingswood (Penrith) Moderate Growth · South Penrith Stable
Property
| Kingswood (Penrith) | South Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.01M | $1.09M |
| Median unit price | $599K | $733K |
| House price YoY | 32.4% | 19.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $670 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kingswood (Penrith) | South Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 125 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 150 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 466 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | 5,056 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kingswood (Penrith) | South Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 4 |
| Government | 3 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 996 | 987 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kingswood (Penrith) · South Penrith
Transport
| Kingswood (Penrith) | South Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 64 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 83 | 73 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 100 | 157 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 840 m | 2.6 km |
Liveability
| Kingswood (Penrith) | 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 | 11 | 2 |
| Parks | 21 | 25 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 18 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 45.4 km | 47.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 46.1 km | 48.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.2 km | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| Kingswood (Penrith) | South Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,633 | 12,005 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,100 | 12,238 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,744 | 12,233 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.28% | 0.48% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Kingswood (Penrith) or South Penrith?
Kingswood (Penrith) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.09M.
Which has better schools, Kingswood (Penrith) or South Penrith?
Kingswood (Penrith) has a higher average school ICSEA (Kingswood (Penrith) 996 vs South Penrith 987; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kingswood (Penrith) or South Penrith?
Kingswood (Penrith) has the higher transport score (Kingswood (Penrith) 92/100 vs South Penrith 64/100).
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