Mount Vernon
NSW 2178 · Penrith
1,235 (2021) → 1,178 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Penrith local government area (est. 228,825 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Mount Vernon is a stable suburb in Penrith, NSW 2178, about 37km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.11M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 25/100, and is about 33km inland. Mount Vernon has an overall score of 31/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 64/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Iraq (6.15%), Italy (4.13%), Croatia (2.02%), Malta (1.78%), China (1.05%)
Top languages: Italian (5.83%), Arabic (4.86%), Croatian (4.13%), Serbian (2.27%), Vietnamese (0.97%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
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).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Irfan CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1041
- St Narsai Assyrian Christian CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 931
- Kemps Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 956
- Christadelphian Heritage College SydneyCombined · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 1027
- Emmaus Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.5kmICSEA 1001
- Trinity Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.7kmICSEA 1012
- Aspect Western Sydney School, Kemps Creek - EmmausSecondary · Independent · 3.7km
- Mamre Anglican SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.9kmICSEA 1044
- Aspect Western Sydney School, Kemps Creek - TrinityPrimary · Independent · 3.9km
- Marion Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.3kmICSEA 1038
- Horsley Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 950
- Cecil Hills Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 1021
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
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
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of 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
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
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
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Vernon
Is Mount Vernon safe?
Mount Vernon has a residential safety score of 64/100, 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 1,943 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mount Vernon?
In Mount Vernon, the median house price is $3.11M. Median weekly house rent is $850.
How far is Mount Vernon from Sydney CBD?
Mount Vernon is about 36.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 122 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon has a transport score of 25/100 and 12 bus stops.