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Cambridge Park

NSW 2747 · Penrith

7,054 (2021)7,184 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Penrith local government area (est. 228,825 residents)

70
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

7,054
Population
$1.12M
Median house (2026)
63
Safety score
76
Transport score

Cambridge Park is a stable suburb in Penrith, NSW 2747, about 46km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.12M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 76/100, and is about 46km inland. Cambridge Park has an overall score of 70/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 63/100.

46.4 km
To Sydney CBD
46.0 km
To coast
$692/wk
Median rent (house)
1.1 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

7,054
Population
34
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Penrith LGA population (est. 2025)228,825
Median household income (weekly)$1,535
vs NSW median-17.0%
Median taxable income (individual)$64,417/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↑ +8%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2747 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher19.9%
Born in Australia76.4%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,092 / 37 / 346

Top countries of birth: England (2.67%), New Zealand (1.98%), India (1.43%), Philippines (1.28%), Nepal (0.43%)

Top languages: Arabic (1.08%), Tagalog (0.82%), Samoan (0.78%), Nepali (0.65%), Punjabi (0.48%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.12M+27.3%
Median house (2026)
$763K+20.1%
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$692 / $520 wk
Rental yield (house)3.2%
Days on market (house)45 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

63
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

10
Break & enter dwelling142/100k
9
Steal from dwelling128/100k
7
Motor vehicle theft99/100k
51
Domestic assault723/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
31
Non-domestic assault439/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 325 (all categories, latest year)4,607 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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 March 2026

Schools

33

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

107
Within 10km2 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 969 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Cambridge Park Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 926
  • Cambridge Park High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 916

Nearby (within 10km)

  • St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1019
  • St Dominic's CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1008
  • Cambridge Gardens Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 965
  • Kingswood Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 810
  • Kingswood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1048
  • Werrington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 963
  • Werrington County Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 961
  • Penrith High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1186
  • Penrith Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 986
  • St Nicholas of Myra Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1068
  • Kingswood South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 956
  • Kingswood High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 955

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

76
44Bus
CBD commute (est.)125 min (bus)
Nearest train stationKingswood (1.1 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate4.0% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ≈

Top local industries

Construction
12.9%
Health Care & Social Assistance
12.7%
Retail Trade
10.3%
Education & Training
8.0%
Manufacturing
7.7%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

30.2°C
Summer max
17.6°C
Winter max
730mm
Rainfall/yr
7.2h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

90 in suburbSupermarkets
150 in suburbCafes/Rest.
558 in suburbParks
225 in suburbPlaygrounds
31Pools
101 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
202 in suburbGPs
151 in suburbPharmacies
262 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
19435 in suburbSports fields
2Vets

In this suburb

3Public toilets
Air qualityGood air quality (78/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalNepean Hospital (1.7 km)
Nearest vet2.4 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (15.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

75

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

10
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
194
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

65

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

55
Parks
0
Nature reserves
9
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

31

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

1
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
2
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

9

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
1
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.14

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024

Childcare

50

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

4
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services6
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 5 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.85

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

3
Services
2
Aged care homes
141
Residential places
1
Home care providers
Average Star Rating4 of 5 (2 rated homes)

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

15
Christian3 in suburb
3
Muslim0 in suburb
Total within 3km18
In this suburb3

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.46%
Projected population 20417,368
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Cambridge Park

Is Cambridge Park safe?

Cambridge Park has a residential safety score of 63/100, 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 4,607 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Cambridge Park?

In Cambridge Park, the median house price is $1.12M and the median unit price is $763K. Median weekly house rent is $692.

How far is Cambridge Park from Sydney CBD?

Cambridge Park is about 46.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 125 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Cambridge Park?

Cambridge Park has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 921 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Cambridge Park?

Cambridge Park has a transport score of 76/100 and 44 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.