Colyton
NSW 2760 · Penrith
8,770 (2021) → 9,325 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Penrith local government area (est. 228,825 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Colyton is a stable suburb in Penrith, NSW 2760, about 39km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.10M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 39km inland. Colyton has an overall score of 66/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 64/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2760 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Philippines (2.95%), New Zealand (2.74%), Fiji (2.17%), India (1.87%), England (1.66%)
Top languages: Arabic (4.79%), Hindi (2.23%), Samoan (1.56%), Tagalog (1.55%), Turkish (1.27%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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 March 2026
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 971 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Colyton High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 922
- Bennett Road Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 912
Nearby (within 10km)
- Oxley Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 953
- Clairgate Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 982
- St Clair High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 956
- Colyton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1007
- Bethel Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 977
- St Clair Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 975
- Sacred Heart Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 999
- Holy Spirit Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1043
- St Marys South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 945
- Banks Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 971
- Our Lady of The Rosary Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1032
- Mount Druitt Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 961
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Colyton
Is Colyton safe?
Colyton has a residential safety score of 64/100, 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 4,208 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Colyton?
In Colyton, the median house price is $1.10M and the median unit price is $994K. Median weekly house rent is $600.
How far is Colyton from Sydney CBD?
Colyton is about 39.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 108 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Colyton?
Colyton has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 917 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Colyton?
Colyton has a transport score of 64/100 and 55 bus stops.