Penrith
NSW 2750 · Penrith
17,966 (2021) → 20,074 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.
Penrith is a high growth suburb in Penrith, NSW 2750, about 50km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.09M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 91/100, and is about 49km inland. Penrith has an overall score of 82/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 12/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.88%), India (2.69%), Philippines (2.24%), New Zealand (1.99%), China (1.71%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.74%), Tagalog (0.97%), Hindi (0.92%), Korean (0.81%), Arabic (0.76%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
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
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 996 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Penrith High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1174
- St Nicholas of Myra Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1056
- Penrith Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 982
- Kingswood Park Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 848
Nearby (within 10km)
- CathWest Innovation College McCarthy CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.4km
- Penola Catholic College Emu PlainsSecondary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1025
- Penrith South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 958
- St Dominic's CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1008
- Penrith Lakes Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government · 2.3km
- Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 997
- Cambridge Gardens Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 967
- Braddock Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 886
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1013
- Cambridge Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 929
- Cranebrook High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 915
- Kingswood South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 955
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Penrith
Is Penrith safe?
Penrith has a residential safety score of 12/100, 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 37,326 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Penrith?
In Penrith, the median house price is $1.09M and the median unit price is $594K. Median weekly house rent is $650.
How far is Penrith from Sydney CBD?
Penrith is about 49.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 107 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Penrith?
Penrith has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1015 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Penrith?
Penrith has a transport score of 91/100, including 2 train stations and 149 bus stops.