Kingswood 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 | Kingswood | South Penrith |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.4/100 | 62.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 28.3/100 | 53.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 77.4 / 1k | 172.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 168 | 135 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 67.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 568 | 305 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 9 |
| Population | 10,633 | 12,005 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesSouth Penrith
- Best for familiesKingswood
- Best for investmentSouth Penrith
- Best for best valueSouth Penrith
- Best for best schoolsKingswood
Comparison summary
Kingswood (Penrith - NSW) and South Penrith offer different strengths across official suburb data. Kingswood (Penrith - NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Kingswood (Penrith - NSW); Housing (desirability) favours South Penrith; Crime rate favours Kingswood (Penrith - NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → South Penrith, Families → Kingswood (Penrith - NSW), Investment → South Penrith, Best value → South Penrith.