Werrington Downs
NSW 2747 · Penrith
3,221 (2021) → 3,280 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 Downs is a stable suburb in Penrith, NSW 2747, about 46km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.12M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 46km inland. Werrington Downs has an overall score of 64/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2747 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.42%), India (1.49%), New Zealand (1.12%), Philippines (0.96%), Lebanon (0.87%)
Top languages: Arabic (1.74%), Punjabi (0.71%), Samoan (0.62%), Spanish (0.56%), Hindi (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 970 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Cambridge Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 926
- Cambridge Gardens Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 965
- Cambridge Park High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 916
- Werrington County Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 961
- Kingswood Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 810
- Werrington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 963
- Jordan Springs Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1017
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1019
- St Dominic's CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1008
- Kingswood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1048
- Penrith High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1186
- Putland SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 871
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.
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
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
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 Werrington Downs
Is Werrington Downs safe?
Werrington Downs has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 1,863 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Werrington Downs?
In Werrington Downs, the median house price is $1.12M. Median weekly house rent is $692.
How far is Werrington Downs from Sydney CBD?
Werrington Downs is about 46.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 125 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Werrington Downs?
Werrington Downs has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Werrington Downs?
Werrington Downs has a transport score of 64/100 and 17 bus stops.