Kemps Creek
NSW 2178 · Penrith
2,121 (2021) → 2,023 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Penrith local government area (est. 228,825 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kemps Creek is a stable suburb in Penrith, NSW 2178, about 39km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $4.84M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 23/100, and is about 35km inland. Kemps Creek has an overall score of 29/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 12/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2178 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Italy (5.8%), China (2.59%), Iraq (2.59%), Lebanon (2.36%), Malta (1.79%)
Top languages: Italian (8.63%), Arabic (7.59%), Cantonese (3.91%), Croatian (2.03%), Vietnamese (1.46%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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:
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
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 985 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Christadelphian Heritage College SydneyCombined · IndependentICSEA 1048
- Mamre Anglican SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1039
- Trinity Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1012
- Emmaus Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 996
- Kemps Creek Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 947
- Aspect Western Sydney School, Kemps Creek - EmmausSecondary · Independent
- Aspect Western Sydney School, Kemps Creek - TrinityPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Irfan CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.6kmICSEA 1035
- St Narsai Assyrian Christian CollegeSecondary · Independent · 4.6kmICSEA 923
- Al-Faisal College - LiverpoolCombined · Independent · 5.2kmICSEA 1097
- Arrahman CollegePrimary · Independent · 5.9kmICSEA 1084
- Cecil Hills Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 1017
- Marion Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.4kmICSEA 1037
- Horsley Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.6kmICSEA 932
- Cecil Hills High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 986
- Blackwell Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 980
- Erskine Park High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 962
- James Erskine Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7kmICSEA 980
- John the Baptist Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7.3kmICSEA 1059
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer 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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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 Kemps Creek
Is Kemps Creek safe?
Kemps Creek has a residential safety score of 12/100, 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 11,363 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kemps Creek?
In Kemps Creek, the median house price is $4.84M. Median weekly house rent is $650.
How far is Kemps Creek from Sydney CBD?
Kemps Creek is about 38.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 106 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Kemps Creek?
Kemps Creek has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1008 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kemps Creek?
Kemps Creek has a transport score of 23/100 and 36 bus stops.