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Mulgoa

NSW 2745 · Penrith

2,044 (2021)2,244 est. (2025) · High Growth

Part of the Penrith local government area (est. 228,825 residents)

33
Overall score

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

2,044
Population
$1.35M
Median house (2026)Low sales volume
44
Safety score
20
Transport score

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.

52.4 km
To Sydney CBD
49.0 km
To coast
$800/wk
Median rent (house)
5.9 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

2,044
Population
41
Median age
3.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Penrith LGA population (est. 2025)228,825
Median household income (weekly)$2,533
vs NSW median+36.9%
Median taxable income (individual)$71,446/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↑ +20%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2745 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher33.1%
Born in Australia81.6%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse583 / 3 / 0

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

$1.35M
Median house (2026)Low volume: 19 sales in 12 months
Data not available
Median unit (2026)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$800 / $595 wk
Rental yield (house)3.1%
Days on market (house)63 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

44
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:

7
Break & enter dwelling342/100k
1
Steal from dwelling49/100k
7
Motor vehicle theft342/100k
13
Domestic assault636/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
1
Non-domestic assault49/100k

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: 88 (all categories, latest year)4,305 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 March 2026

Schools

61

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

38
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

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

20
27Bus
CBD commute (est.)140 min (bus)
Nearest train stationLapstone (5.9 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate1.4% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↓

Top local industries

Construction
16.2%
Health Care & Social Assistance
10.4%
Retail Trade
8.6%
Education & Training
8.6%
Manufacturing
6.8%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

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
11 in suburbCafes/Rest.
33 in suburbParks
22 in suburbPlaygrounds
2222 in suburbPools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
88 in suburbSports fields
0Vets

In this suburb

1Public toilets
Air qualityGood air quality (79/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalNepean Hospital (9.9 km)
Nearest vet6.1 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (10.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

18

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
8
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

8

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

3
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
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

37

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
5
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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

83

Outstanding childcare access

Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.

2
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 3 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.47

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Places of Worship

3
Christian3 in suburb
Total within 3km3
In this suburb3

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 Growth
Annual growth rate2.36%
Projected population 20416,912
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: 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.

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.