Werrington County

NSW 2747 · Penrith

3,698 (2021) → 3,766 est. (2025) · Stable

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

Overall score

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

3,698

Population

$985K

Median house (2025)

Safety score

Transport score

Werrington County is a stable suburb in Penrith, NSW 2747, about 45km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $985K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 76/100, and is about 45km inland. Werrington County has an overall score of 63/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 77/100.

44.7 km

To Sydney CBD

44.5 km

To coast

$670/wk

Median rent (house)

1.7 km

To nearest station

Demographics

3,698

Population

Median age

2.8

Avg household

Age distribution

Penrith LGA population (est. 2025)228,825

Median household income (weekly)$2,042

vs NSW median+10.4%

Bachelor degree or higher20.8%

Born in Australia79.1%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,231 / 4 / 6

Top countries of birth: England (2.97%), New Zealand (2.06%), India (1.51%), Philippines (1%), Scotland (0.78%)

Top languages: Arabic (0.7%), Punjabi (0.59%), Hindi (0.54%), Italian (0.46%), Tagalog (0.43%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$985K+4.1%

Median house (2025)

$921K

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$670 / $500 wk

Rental yield (house)3.5%

Days on market (house)44 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling81/100k

Steal from dwelling27/100k

Motor vehicle theft243/100k

Domestic assault487/100k

Robbery0/100k

Non-domestic assault108/100k

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: 162 (all categories, latest year)4,381 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 2025

Schools

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

121

Within 10km1 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 971 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Werrington County Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 958

Nearby (within 10km)

Werrington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 954
Cambridge Park High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 917
Putland SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 887
Cambridge Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 929
Wollemi CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1103
Penrith Valley Learning CentreCombined · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 829
Kurrambee SchoolCombined · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 965
Cambridge Gardens Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 967
St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1013
St Marys Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1050
Kingswood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1055
Claremont Meadows Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1008

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

33Bus

CBD commute (est.)146 min (bus)

Nearest train stationWerrington (1.7 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

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.

61 in suburbSupermarkets

43 in suburbCafes/Rest.

234 in suburbParks

122 in suburbPlaygrounds

83 in suburbPools

101 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

20 in suburbGPs

21 in suburbPharmacies

111 in suburbChildcare

10 in suburbLibraries

1555 in suburbSports fields

0Vets

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalNepean Hospital (3.5 km)

Nearest vet3.5 km

Nearest airportWestern Sydney (15.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

155

Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

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.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

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

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

0.27

Per 1,000 residents

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

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

Long Day Care

OSHC

Total services2

Exceeding NQS or above2 of 2 rated

Services per 1,000 residents0.54

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable

Annual growth rate0.46%

Projected population 20413,863

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Penrith

Werrington$1.06M88transport Werrington Downs$800K64transport Jordan Springs$1.10M45transport Cambridge Park$1.03M76transport St Marys$1.25M89transport Cambridge Gardens$1.06M64transport

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Frequently asked questions about Werrington County

Is Werrington County safe?

Werrington County has a residential safety score of 77/100, 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 4,381 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Werrington County?

In Werrington County, the median house price is $985K and the median unit price is $921K. Median weekly house rent is $670.

How far is Werrington County from Sydney CBD?

Werrington County is about 44.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 146 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Werrington County?

Werrington County has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 958 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Werrington County?

Werrington County has a transport score of 76/100 and 33 bus stops.