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Erskine Park

NSW 2759 · Penrith

6,486 (2021) → 6,416 est. (2025) · Stable

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

49
Overall score

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

6,486
Population
$1.33M
Median house (2026)
94
Safety score
31
Transport score

Erskine Park is a stable suburb in Penrith, NSW 2759, about 38km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.33M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 31/100, and is about 37km inland. Erskine Park has an overall score of 49/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 94/100.

38.4 km
To Sydney CBD
36.9 km
To coast
$700/wk
Median rent (house)
5.3 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

6,486
Population
37
Median age
3.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Penrith LGA population (est. 2025)228,825
Median household income (weekly)$2,349
vs NSW median+27.0%
Median taxable income (individual)$62,976/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↑ +6%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2759 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher28.7%
Born in Australia70.7%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,939 / 9 / 25

Top countries of birth: Philippines (3.84%), New Zealand (2.34%), England (1.87%), India (1.79%), Fiji (1.11%)

Top languages: Arabic (3.92%), Tagalog (2.34%), Hindi (1.19%), Filipino (1.17%), Spanish (1.16%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.33M+20.2%
Median house (2026)
Data not available
Median unit (2026)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$700 / $495 wk
Rental yield (house)2.7%
Days on market (house)44 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

94
Residential

Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.

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

3
Break & enter dwelling46/100k
2
Steal from dwelling31/100k
14
Motor vehicle theft216/100k
19
Domestic assault293/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
11
Non-domestic assault170/100k

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: 190 (all categories, latest year)2,929 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.

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

50

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

108
Within 10km2 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 962 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • James Erskine Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 980
  • Erskine Park High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 962

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Blackwell Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 980
  • Clairgate Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 982
  • Aspect Western Sydney School, Kemps Creek - TrinityPrimary · Independent · 2km
  • St Clair Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 975
  • Aspect Western Sydney School, Kemps Creek - EmmausSecondary · Independent · 2.1km
  • Trinity Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1012
  • Emmaus Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 996
  • Mamre Anglican SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1039
  • St Clair High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 956
  • Holy Spirit Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1043
  • Banks Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 971
  • Bennett Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 912

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

31
50Bus
CBD commute (est.)105 min (bus)
Nearest train stationMount Druitt (5.3 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate2.7% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↓

Top local industries

Construction
12.4%
Health Care & Social Assistance
12.1%
Retail Trade
10.6%
Manufacturing
9.0%
Transport, Postal & Warehousing
8.8%

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.

42 in suburbSupermarkets
00 in suburbCafes/Rest.
3119 in suburbParks
128 in suburbPlaygrounds
50Pools
10 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
72 in suburbGPs
31 in suburbPharmacies
102 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
7412 in suburbSports fields
2Vets
Air qualityGood air quality (75/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalMount Druitt Hospital (6.0 km)
Nearest vet2.8 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (10.3 km)

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

Fitness

49

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

1
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
74
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

57

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

31
Parks
0
Nature reserves
32
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
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

7

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

57

Some choices available

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

6
Long Day Care
2
OSHC
Total services6
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 6 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.93

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

1
Services
1
Aged care homes
64
Residential places
Average Star Rating4 of 5 (1 rated home)

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

3
Christian0 in suburb
Total within 3km3
In this suburb0

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 rate-0.27%
Projected population 20416,672
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Penrith

St Clair (Penrith)$1.24M57transportColyton$1.15M64transportOxley Park$1.40M76transportMount VernonData not available25transportKemps Creek$5.80M23transportSt Marys$1.40M89transport

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Frequently asked questions about Erskine Park

Is Erskine Park safe?

Erskine Park has a residential safety score of 94/100, 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 2,929 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Erskine Park?

In Erskine Park, the median house price is $1.33M. Median weekly house rent is $700.

How far is Erskine Park from Sydney CBD?

Erskine Park is about 38.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 105 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Erskine Park?

Erskine Park has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 971 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Erskine Park?

Erskine Park has a transport score of 31/100 and 50 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.