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 $1.05M 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
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 Q4 2025
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 2025
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 1103
- Kurrambee SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 965
- Werrington Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 954
- Putland SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 887
- Penrith Valley Learning CentreCombined · GovernmentICSEA 829
Nearby (within 10km)
- Werrington County Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 958
- St Marys Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1050
- Claremont Meadows Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1008
- St Marys Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 942
- Cambridge Park High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 917
- St Marys Flexible Learning CentreSecondary · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 804
- Kingswood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1055
- Our Lady of The Rosary Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1017
- Cambridge Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 929
- St Marys North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 871
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1013
- Chifley College Dunheved CampusSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 875
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
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
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
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
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 12,519 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Werrington?
In Werrington, the median house price is $1.05M and the median unit price is $724K. Median weekly house rent is $670.
How far is Werrington from Sydney CBD?
Werrington is about 43.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 96 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Werrington?
Werrington has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 948 (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.