SuburbCheck

Luddenham

NSW 2745 · Liverpool

1,927 (2021) → 2,115 est. (2025) · High Growth

Part of the Liverpool local government area (est. 246,738 residents)

33
Overall score

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

1,927
Population
$3.42M
Median house (2025)
70
Safety score
17
Transport score

Luddenham is a high growth suburb in Liverpool, NSW 2745, about 46km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.42M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 17/100, and is about 42km inland. Luddenham has an overall score of 33/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.

45.9 km
To Sydney CBD
41.6 km
To coast
$750/wk
Median rent (house)
11.9 km
To nearest station

Demographics

1,927
Population
37
Median age
3.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Liverpool LGA population (est. 2025)246,738
Median household income (weekly)$2,968
vs NSW median+60.4%
Bachelor degree or higher28.3%
Born in Australia80.2%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse519 / 4 / 0

Top countries of birth: Italy (2.08%), Malta (1.45%), England (1.19%), Lebanon (1.09%), Fiji (0.99%)

Top languages: Arabic (4.51%), Italian (2.7%), Croatian (1.56%), Mandarin (1.35%), Hindi (1.09%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$3.42M
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$750 / $625 wk
Rental yield (house)1.1%
Days on market (house)51 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

70
Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

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

2
Break & enter dwelling104/100k
0
Steal from dwelling0/100k
9
Motor vehicle theft467/100k
6
Domestic assault311/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
8
Non-domestic assault415/100k

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: 117 (all categories, latest year)6,072 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 2025

Schools

42

Reasonable school mix

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

29
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1008 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Holy Family Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1023
  • Luddenham Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 923

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Mulgoa Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 1012
  • Wallacia Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 941
  • Nepean Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 6.4kmICSEA 1050
  • Nangamay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.3kmICSEA 1057
  • Kemps Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.7kmICSEA 956
  • Penrith Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 7.7kmICSEA 1100
  • Fernhill SchoolCombined · Government · 7.7kmICSEA 962
  • Christadelphian Heritage College SydneyCombined · Independent · 7.8kmICSEA 1027
  • Mamre Anglican SchoolCombined · Independent · 7.9kmICSEA 1044
  • Trinity Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 8.2kmICSEA 1012
  • Aspect Western Sydney School, Kemps Creek - EmmausSecondary · Independent · 8.3km
  • Aspect Western Sydney School, Kemps Creek - TrinityPrimary · Independent · 8.3km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

17
10Bus
CBD commute (est.)150 min (bus)
Nearest train stationLapstone (11.9 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

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.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
22 in suburbCafes/Rest.
55 in suburbParks
44 in suburbPlaygrounds
1717 in suburbPools
11 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
11 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
99 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalNepean Hospital (11.7 km)
Nearest vet10.0 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (2.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

27

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

1
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
9
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

58

Some green space

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

5
Parks
0
Nature reserves
22
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

35

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

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

43

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

0
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
2
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.52

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

64

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

1
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.04

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate2.35%
Projected population 20416,516
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Liverpool

Badgerys CreekData not available19transportWallacia$1.26M22transportGreendale (Liverpool)Data not available9transportRossmore$4.45M42transportAustral$1.09M44transportCecil ParkData not available24transport

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Frequently asked questions about Luddenham

Is Luddenham safe?

Luddenham 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 6,072 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Luddenham?

In Luddenham, the median house price is $3.42M. Median weekly house rent is $750.

How far is Luddenham from Sydney CBD?

Luddenham is about 45.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 150 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Luddenham?

Luddenham has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 973 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Luddenham?

Luddenham has a transport score of 17/100 and 10 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.