Orchard Hills 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 | Orchard Hills | South Penrith |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.9/100 | 62.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 53.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.5 / 1k | 172.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 135 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 67.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 305 |
| Planning activity | 39 | 9 |
| Population | 1,798 | 12,005 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesSouth Penrith
- Best for familiesSouth Penrith
- Best for investmentOrchard Hills
- Best for best valueOrchard Hills
- Best for best schoolsSouth Penrith
Comparison summary
Orchard Hills 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 Orchard Hills; Crime rate favours Orchard Hills. Quick verdicts: Retirees → South Penrith, Families → South Penrith, Investment → Orchard Hills, Best value → Orchard Hills.