Cranebrook
NSW 2749 · Penrith
15,779 (2021) → 16,046 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Penrith local government area (est. 228,825 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Cranebrook is a stable suburb in Penrith, NSW 2749, about 50km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.10M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 32/100, and is about 46km inland. Cranebrook has an overall score of 48/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2749 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.07%), New Zealand (1.58%), India (0.96%), Philippines (0.94%), China (0.55%)
Top languages: Arabic (0.75%), Mandarin (0.6%), Spanish (0.56%), Tagalog (0.51%), Greek (0.44%)
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
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 982 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Paul's Grammar SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1121
- Corpus Christi Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1025
- Henry Fulton Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 998
- Samuel Terry Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 980
- Cranebrook High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 916
- Braddock Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 880
Nearby (within 10km)
- Xavier CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1025
- Jordan Springs Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1017
- The Lakes Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 1022
- Penrith Lakes Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government · 3.4km
- Cambridge Gardens Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 965
- Llandilo Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 941
- Kingswood Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 810
- Cambridge Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 926
- CathWest Innovation College McCarthy CampusSecondary · Catholic · 4.9km
- Penola Catholic College Emu PlainsSecondary · Catholic · 5.1kmICSEA 1024
- Castlereagh Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 968
- St Dominic's CollegeSecondary · Independent · 5.3kmICSEA 1008
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
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
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
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
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
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 Cranebrook
Is Cranebrook safe?
Cranebrook has a residential safety score of 70/100, 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 3,860 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Cranebrook?
In Cranebrook, the median house price is $1.10M and the median unit price is $819K. Median weekly house rent is $680.
How far is Cranebrook from Sydney CBD?
Cranebrook is about 49.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 134 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Cranebrook?
Cranebrook has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 987 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Cranebrook?
Cranebrook has a transport score of 32/100 and 109 bus stops.