Werrington
NSW 2747 · Penrith
5,328 (2021) → 6,063 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Penrith local government area (est. 228,825 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Werrington is a moderate growth suburb in Penrith, NSW 2747, about 44km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.13M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 88/100, and is about 43km inland. Werrington has an overall score of 78/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 24/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2747 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (5.67%), Philippines (4.32%), Nepal (3.1%), New Zealand (3.1%), England (1.45%)
Top languages: Nepali (3.96%), Punjabi (2.63%), Tagalog (2.38%), Hindi (1.67%), Arabic (1.63%)
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
- Wollemi CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1107
- Werrington Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 963
- Kurrambee SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 946
- Penrith Valley Learning CentreCombined · GovernmentICSEA 873
- Putland SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 871
Nearby (within 10km)
- Werrington County Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 961
- St Marys Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1052
- Claremont Meadows Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1012
- St Marys Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 954
- Cambridge Park High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 916
- St Mary's Flexible SchoolSecondary · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 832
- Our Lady of The Rosary Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1032
- Kingswood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1048
- Cambridge Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 926
- St Marys North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 873
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1019
- Chifley College Dunheved CampusSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 870
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
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of 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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Werrington
Is Werrington safe?
Werrington has a residential safety score of 24/100, 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 10,454 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Werrington?
In Werrington, the median house price is $1.13M and the median unit price is $723K. Median weekly house rent is $692.
How far is Werrington from Sydney CBD?
Werrington is about 43.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 80 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Werrington?
Werrington has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 952 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Werrington?
Werrington has a transport score of 88/100, including 1 train station and 26 bus stops.