Cambridge Gardens
NSW 2747 · Penrith
2,030 (2021) → 2,067 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Penrith local government area (est. 228,825 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Cambridge Gardens is a stable suburb in Penrith, NSW 2747, about 47km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $966K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 46km inland. Cambridge Gardens has an overall score of 65/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 85/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.2%), New Zealand (2.27%), India (0.94%), Philippines (0.69%), Scotland (0.69%)
Top languages: Spanish (1.03%), Mandarin (0.94%), Arabic (0.69%), Punjabi (0.59%), Greek (0.54%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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 970 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Cambridge Gardens Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 967
Nearby (within 10km)
- Kingswood Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 848
- Cambridge Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 929
- Jordan Springs Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1025
- St Dominic's CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1008
- Cambridge Park High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 917
- Braddock Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 886
- Cranebrook High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 915
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1013
- Penrith Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 982
- Penrith High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1174
- Werrington County Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 958
- St Nicholas of Myra Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1056
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
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Cambridge Gardens
Is Cambridge Gardens safe?
Cambridge Gardens has a residential safety score of 85/100, 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 10,739 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Cambridge Gardens?
In Cambridge Gardens, the median house price is $966K. Median weekly house rent is $670.
How far is Cambridge Gardens from Sydney CBD?
Cambridge Gardens is about 47.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 154 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Cambridge Gardens?
Cambridge Gardens has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 967 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Cambridge Gardens?
Cambridge Gardens has a transport score of 64/100 and 14 bus stops.