South Penrith
NSW 2750 · Penrith
12,005 (2021) → 12,238 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Penrith local government area (est. 228,825 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
South Penrith is a stable suburb in Penrith, NSW 2750, about 48km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.14M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 47km inland. South Penrith has an overall score of 68/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 69/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2750 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.74%), India (1.87%), New Zealand (1.48%), Philippines (0.85%), China (0.79%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.03%), Arabic (0.96%), Punjabi (0.74%), Greek (0.49%), Hindi (0.48%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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
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 995 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Mary MacKillop Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1040
- York Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 973
- Jamison High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 964
- Penrith South Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 958
Nearby (within 10km)
- Kingswood South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 956
- Jamisontown Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 980
- Montgrove CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1106
- Kingswood High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 955
- Penrith Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1047
- Surveyors Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1007
- Penrith Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 986
- Glenmore Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 994
- Penrith High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1186
- St Nicholas of Myra Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1068
- Orchard Hills Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 995
- Caroline Chisholm CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1054
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about South Penrith
Is South Penrith safe?
South Penrith has a residential safety score of 69/100, 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 4,440 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in South Penrith?
In South Penrith, the median house price is $1.14M and the median unit price is $774K. Median weekly house rent is $650.
How far is South Penrith from Sydney CBD?
South Penrith is about 48.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 130 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in South Penrith?
South Penrith has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 984 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in South Penrith?
South Penrith has a transport score of 64/100 and 73 bus stops.