Penrith vs South Penrith
The verdict
Penrith is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $1.14M in South Penrith. Penrith rates higher for transport (91 vs 64). South Penrith is closer to the coast (47.1 km vs 48.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, South Penrith rates higher (69 vs 12/100 in Penrith).
Scores
| Penrith | South Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 68 |
| Transport | 91 | 64 |
| Education | 50 | 46 |
| Liveability | 100 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Penrith | South Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,966 | 12,005 |
| Median age | 36 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,397 | $1,870 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.9% | 26.5% |
| Born in Australia | 65.8% | 78.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Growth: Penrith High Growth · South Penrith Stable
Property
| Penrith | South Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.09M | $1.14M |
| Median unit price | $608K | $774K |
| House price YoY | 8.8% | 10.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 48 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Penrith | South Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 12 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 490 | 125 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 429 | 150 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,147 | 466 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 22,376 | 4,440 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Penrith | South Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 4 |
| Government | 3 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,013 | 984 |
See the full school list on each profile: Penrith · South Penrith
Transport
| Penrith | South Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 64 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 149 | 73 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 89 | 130 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 560 m | 2.6 km |
Liveability
| 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 | 7 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 75 | 2 |
| Parks | 54 | 25 |
| Playgrounds | 20 | 18 |
| Swimming pools | 34 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 24 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 48.9 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) | 2.4 km | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| Penrith | South Penrith | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 17,966 | 12,005 |
| Estimated 2025 | 20,074 | 12,238 |
| Projected 2041 | 24,627 | 12,233 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.81% | 0.48% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Penrith or South Penrith?
South Penrith has the higher residential safety score (Penrith 12/100 vs South Penrith 69/100).
Which is more affordable, Penrith or South Penrith?
Penrith is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $1.14M.
Which has better schools, Penrith or South Penrith?
Penrith has a higher average school ICSEA (Penrith 1013 vs South Penrith 984; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Penrith or South Penrith?
Penrith has the higher transport score (Penrith 91/100 vs South Penrith 64/100).
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