Werrington County
NSW 2747 · Penrith
3,698 (2021) → 3,766 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Penrith local government area (est. 228,825 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Werrington County is a stable suburb in Penrith, NSW 2747, about 45km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.14M 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2747 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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 971 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Werrington County Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 961
Nearby (within 10km)
- Werrington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 963
- Cambridge Park High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 916
- Putland SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 871
- Cambridge Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 926
- Wollemi CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1107
- Kurrambee SchoolCombined · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 946
- Penrith Valley Learning CentreCombined · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 873
- Cambridge Gardens Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 965
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1019
- St Marys Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1052
- Kingswood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1048
- Claremont Meadows Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1012
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
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.
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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 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 3,948 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Werrington County?
In Werrington County, the median house price is $1.14M and the median unit price is $929K. Median weekly house rent is $692.
How far is Werrington County from Sydney CBD?
Werrington County is about 44.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 121 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Werrington County?
Werrington County has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 961 (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.