Overall score
Caddens
43.6/100
South Penrith
47.2/100
Caddens vs South Penrith, NSW Suburb Comparison
Caddens for retirees and families; South Penrith for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CaddensSouth Penrith
Crime rate
Caddens
68.8 / 1k
South Penrith
154.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Caddens
136
South Penrith
311
Population
Caddens
3,487
South Penrith
12,005
Metric leadCaddens 3South Penrith 91 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCaddens
- Best for familiesCaddens
- Best for investmentSouth Penrith
- Best for best schoolsCaddens
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Caddens | South Penrith |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.6/100 | 47.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.6/100 | 58.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 68.8 / 1k | 154.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 12 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 135 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 67.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 136 | 311 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 16 |
| Green cover | 12.7% | 16.6% |
| Population | 3,487 | 12,005 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Caddens is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while South Penrith is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Caddens pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas South Penrith is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer South Penrith, while Caddens remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.