NSW · Penrith Council
Cambridge Park, 2747
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Desirability score
- Top transport
- Growing
- Affordable
- Green space
- Schools
Suburb profile
Cambridge Park is a hillside mid-sized suburb in Penrith, with elevated streets and a greener, quieter pace. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Ridge-top pockets and tree cover give the area a cooler, greener hillside feel.
Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because community and employment and local dining and lifestyle amenities lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in housing affordability and parks and green space.
Population
- Population
- 7,054
- Median age
- 34
- Median household income / week
- $1,535
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 87 of 2,562
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,900
- Employment rate
- 53.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 242 / 346 / 37
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $480
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $698
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $620
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 476
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 546
- Against the person
- 167
- Against property
- 216
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 77.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 42 residents
- State safety percentile
- 55.4th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +3.3%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order276
- Domestic Violence Related Assault333
- Fraud308
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment447
- Malicious Damage To Property393
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 926
- Cambridge Gardens Public SchoolPrimary
- Cambridge Park High SchoolSecondary
- Cambridge Park Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
77 public transport stops in this suburb
- Oxford St After Barker St
- Oxford St At Barry St
- Oxford St At Breyley Rd
- Oxford St At Cam St
- Oxford St Opp Cambridge Park Public School
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
98 planning-related records
2026· 4 proposals
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool13 EPPING CLOSE CAMBRIDGE PARK 2747Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation10 ETON COURT CAMBRIDGE PARK 2747Additional Information Requested
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure62 PEMBROKE STREET CAMBRIDGE PARK 2747Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Carport36 WILLIAM STREET CAMBRIDGE PARK 2747Determined
2025· 15 proposals
November 2025
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)23 ETON ROAD CAMBRIDGE PARK 2747Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care31-33 Oxford Street Cambridge ParkUnder Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation5 WALDRON PLACE CAMBRIDGE PARK 2747Determined
October 2025
- Subdivision47 COLLEGE STREET CAMBRIDGE PARK 2747Determined
June 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 KERRAN CLOSE CAMBRIDGE PARK 2747Determined
- Home business; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia2 3 CAM STREET CAMBRIDGE PARK 2747Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 MELITA ROAD CAMBRIDGE PARK 2747Determined
May 2025
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)47 COLLEGE STREET CAMBRIDGE PARK 2747Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure58 RUGBY STREET CAMBRIDGE PARK 2747Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12 CAMPTON AVENUE CAMBRIDGE PARK 2747Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation193 VICTORIA STREET CAMBRIDGE PARK 2747Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport93 BARLOW STREET CAMBRIDGE PARK 2747Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling7 TUMBRIDGE CRESCENT CAMBRIDGE PARK 2747Determined
- Subdivision68 PEMBROKE STREET CAMBRIDGE PARK 2747Determined
January 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure115 RICHMOND ROAD CAMBRIDGE PARK 2747Determined
2024· 15 proposals
December 2024
- Subdivision47 COLLEGE STREET CAMBRIDGE PARK 2747Withdrawn
November 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure127 WRENCH STREET CAMBRIDGE PARK 2747Determined
- Subdivision82 ETON ROAD CAMBRIDGE PARK 2747Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure43 CAMBRIDGE STREET CAMBRIDGE PARK 2747Determined
August 2024
- Restaurant or cafe; Business premises; Commercial development; Outdoor dining - general; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Food and drink premise; Take away food and drink92 OXFORD STREET CAMBRIDGE PARK 2747Determined
- Home business; Home occupation; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia25 Cam street, Cambridge Park 2747Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care31-33 Oxford Street Cambridge ParkDetermined
July 2024
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care111 VICTORIA STREET CAMBRIDGE PARK 2747Determined
June 2024
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation154 RICHMOND ROAD CAMBRIDGE PARK 2747Determined
April 2024
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Co-living12 RASCHKE STREET CAMBRIDGE PARK 2747Under Assessment
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Co-living110 BARRY STREET CAMBRIDGE PARK 2747Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation5 WALDRON PLACE CAMBRIDGE PARK 2747Determined
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure26 SANDRINGHAM AVENUE CAMBRIDGE PARK 2747Withdrawn
- Secondary dwelling; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia8 OXFORD STREET CAMBRIDGE PARK 2747Determined
January 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation47 ETON ROAD CAMBRIDGE PARK 2747Determined
2023· 6 proposals
October 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure52 BARLOW STREET CAMBRIDGE PARK 2747Determined
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure49 COLLEGE STREET CAMBRIDGE PARK 2747Determined
September 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool30 BREYLEY ROAD CAMBRIDGE PARK 2747Determined
June 2023
- Dwelling; Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces5 WALDRON PLACE CAMBRIDGE PARK 2747Determined
April 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development57 HARROW ROAD CAMBRIDGE PARK 2747Determined
- Demolition; Centre based childcare1 BESLEY STREET CAMBRIDGE PARK 2747Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
67 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Cambridge Park CellarsAlcohol
- Cambridge Park BakehouseBakery
- Bench (7)
- Bicycle Parking
- Cam St before Richmond RdBus stop
- Cambridge Park Anglican Church, Oxford StBus stop
- Cambridge Park Hall, Oxford StBus stop
- Cambridge Park Public School, Oxford StBus stop
- Cambridge St after Balmoral DrBus stop
- Cambridge St after Cam StBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Devon ParkPark
- Kanangra ReservePark
- Lincoln ParkPark
- Steamroller ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Cambridge Park Chemistpharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Bright Stars Kindergarten-Early LearningCollege Streetkindergarten
- Cambridge Park Public School Preschoolkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 11
- Parks (OSM)
- 8
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 47.7/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 31% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2046th in Australia
- State rank
- 647th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #171 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #432 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime276
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime333
- Fraudcrime308
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime447
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime393
- Oxford St After Barker Sttransport
- Oxford St At Barry Sttransport
- Oxford St At Breyley Rdtransport
- Oxford St At Cam Sttransport
- Oxford St Opp Cambridge Park Public Schooltransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
More in Penrith Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.