Caddens
NSW 2747 · Penrith
3,487 (2021) → 3,968 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Penrith local government area (est. 228,825 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Caddens is a moderate growth suburb in Penrith, NSW 2747, about 45km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.02M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 44km inland. Caddens has an overall score of 67/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 87/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: India (18.67%), Philippines (3.56%), England (2.01%), Fiji (1.58%), New Zealand (1.2%)
Top languages: Gujarati (9.52%), Punjabi (7.11%), Malayalam (4.07%), Hindi (3.67%), Tagalog (1.52%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 969 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Kingswood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1055
- Claremont Meadows Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1008
- Orchard Hills Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1001
- Kingswood High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 950
- Montgrove CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1108
- Putland SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 887
- Kingswood South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 955
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1013
- Werrington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 954
- Penrith Valley Learning CentreCombined · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 829
- Cambridge Park High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 917
- Wollemi CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1103
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Caddens
Is Caddens safe?
Caddens has a residential safety score of 87/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,413 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Caddens?
In Caddens, the median house price is $1.02M. Median weekly house rent is $670.
How far is Caddens from Sydney CBD?
Caddens is about 45.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 147 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Caddens?
Caddens has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Caddens?
Caddens has a transport score of 64/100 and 16 bus stops.