Mulgoa
NSW 2745 · Penrith
2,044 (2021) → 2,244 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Penrith local government area (est. 228,825 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Mulgoa is a high growth suburb in Penrith, NSW 2745, about 52km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.35M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 20/100, and is about 49km inland. Mulgoa has an overall score of 33/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 44/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2745 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.4%), Malta (1.71%), Germany (1.32%), Italy (1.08%), Lebanon (0.88%)
Top languages: Arabic (1.76%), Italian (1.22%), Croatian (0.78%), Punjabi (0.78%), Greek (0.44%)
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
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 1024 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Nepean Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1049
- Mulgoa Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 980
Nearby (within 10km)
- Wallacia Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 959
- Nangamay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 1050
- Fernhill SchoolCombined · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 956
- Glenmore Park High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 976
- Bethany Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.2kmICSEA 1058
- Caroline Chisholm CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 5.4kmICSEA 1054
- Regentville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6kmICSEA 1003
- Glenmore Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6kmICSEA 994
- Lapstone Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 1113
- Surveyors Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 1007
- Penrith Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 6.9kmICSEA 1101
- Leonay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7kmICSEA 1049
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
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
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
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.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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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 Mulgoa
Is Mulgoa safe?
Mulgoa has a residential safety score of 44/100, 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 4,305 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mulgoa?
In Mulgoa, the median house price is $1.35M. Median weekly house rent is $800.
How far is Mulgoa from Sydney CBD?
Mulgoa is about 52.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 140 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Mulgoa?
Mulgoa has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1015 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mulgoa?
Mulgoa has a transport score of 20/100 and 27 bus stops.