Luddenham
NSW 2745 · Liverpool
1,927 (2021) → 2,115 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Liverpool local government area (est. 246,738 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Luddenham is a high growth suburb in Liverpool, NSW 2745, about 46km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.08M 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2745 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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.
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 1008 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Holy Family Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1012
- Luddenham Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 911
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mulgoa Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 980
- Wallacia Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 959
- Nepean Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 6.4kmICSEA 1049
- Nangamay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.3kmICSEA 1050
- Kemps Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.7kmICSEA 947
- Penrith Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 7.7kmICSEA 1101
- Christadelphian Heritage College SydneyCombined · Independent · 7.8kmICSEA 1048
- Mamre Anglican SchoolCombined · Independent · 7.9kmICSEA 1039
- Trinity Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 8.2kmICSEA 1012
- Fernhill SchoolCombined · Government · 8.2kmICSEA 956
- Aspect Western Sydney School, Kemps Creek - EmmausSecondary · Independent · 8.3km
- Aspect Western Sydney School, Kemps Creek - TrinityPrimary · Independent · 8.3km
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
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
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
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 5,812 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Luddenham?
In Luddenham, the median house price is $3.08M. Median weekly house rent is $800.
How far is Luddenham from Sydney CBD?
Luddenham is about 45.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 125 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Luddenham?
Luddenham has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 962 (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.