Caddens vs South Penrith, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Caddens | South Penrith |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.8/100 | 62.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.7/100 | 53.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 77.4 / 1k | 172.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 135 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 67.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 134 | 305 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 9 |
| Population | 3,487 | 12,005 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesSouth Penrith
- Best for best valueSouth Penrith
- Best for best schoolsSouth Penrith
Comparison summary
Caddens and South Penrith offer different strengths across official suburb data. South Penrith leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours South Penrith; Housing (desirability) favours Caddens; Crime rate favours Caddens. Quick verdicts: Families → South Penrith, Best value → South Penrith, Best schools → South Penrith.