Overall score
Cambridge Park
51.5/100
Penrith
69.0/100
Cambridge Park vs Penrith, NSW suburb comparison
Cambridge Park for investment and value; Penrith for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Cambridge ParkPenrith
Crime rate
Cambridge Park
68.8 / 1k
Penrith
154.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cambridge Park
125
Penrith
1,109
Population
Cambridge Park
7,054
Penrith
17,966
Metric leadCambridge Park 4Penrith 7across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesPenrith
- Best for familiesPenrith
- Best for investmentCambridge Park
- Best for best valueCambridge Park
- Best for best schoolsPenrith
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 | Cambridge Park | Penrith |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.5/100 | 69.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.7/100 | 25.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 68.8 / 1k | 154.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 23 |
| Public transport stops | 77 | 280 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 125 | 1,109 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 60 |
| Population | 7,054 | 17,966 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Cambridge Park is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Penrith is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Cambridge Park sits among greener hillside streets, while Penrith keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Cambridge Park pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Penrith is the better pick for schools and education options and parks and reserves.
Cambridge Park suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Penrith is the stronger match for retirees and families.