NSW · Penrith Council
Cranebrook, NSW, 2749
Desirability index
84.6/100
How this score is calculated#108 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Cranebrook is a mid-sized suburb in the Penrith area, home to around 15,779 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 794 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-23%), roughly 50.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $670, 6 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 15,779
- Median age
- 33
- Median household income / week
- $2,108
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 200 of 5,320
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 63.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 469 / 506 / 13
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
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $680
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 91
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
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)
- 794
- Against the person
- 297
- Against property
- 311
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 50.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 53 residents
- State safety percentile
- 3.4th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -23%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order60
- Domestic Violence Related Assault75
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment104
- Malicious Damage To Property78
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault51
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
- 6
- Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
- 989
- Braddock Public SchoolPrimary
- Corpus Christi Primary SchoolPrimary
- Cranebrook High SchoolSecondary
- Henry Fulton Public SchoolPrimary
- Samuel Terry Public SchoolPrimary
- St Paul's Grammar SchoolCombined
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
205 public transport stops in this suburb
- Borrowdale Way At Seaton Cres
- Boundary Rd After Edward St
- Boundary Rd After Tallowood Pl
- Boundary Rd Opp Enterprise Rd
- Sherringham Rd Opp Ironbark Dr
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
302 planning-related records
2026· 14 proposals
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool54 DULHUNTY COURT CRANEBROOK 2749Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)9 HAZEL CLOSE CRANEBROOK 2749Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure153 VINCENT ROAD CRANEBROOK 2749Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure169 BOUNDARY ROAD CRANEBROOK 2749Under Assessment
May 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)52 DULHUNTY COURT CRANEBROOK 2749Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure62-66 GRAYS LANE CRANEBROOK 2749Determined
- Office Premise; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia175-181 CRANEBROOK ROAD CRANEBROOK 2749Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah25-29 CALLISTO DRIVE CRANEBROOK 2749Under Assessment
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure23 KANA CLOSE CRANEBROOK 2749Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13-15 VANE STREET CRANEBROOK 2749Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure176-178 LINDEN CRESCENT CRANEBROOK 2749Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space7 ULPHA PLACE CRANEBROOK 2749Determined
January 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure22 TORNADO CRESCENT CRANEBROOK 2749Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure20 HILLSIDE CIRCUIT CRANEBROOK 2749Determined
2025· 37 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13-15 VANE STREET CRANEBROOK 2749Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure32 FOREST GLEN DRIVE CRANEBROOK 2749Under Assessment
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development18 CORSAIR CRESCENT CRANEBROOK 2749Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)52-54 GRAYS LANE CRANEBROOK 2749Under Assessment
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Building identification sign; Business identification sign1-21 CRANEBROOK ROAD CRANEBROOK 2749Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure4 KANA CLOSE CRANEBROOK 2749Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support2 MILLIGAN ROAD CRANEBROOK 2749Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure105 KENILWORTH CRESCENT CRANEBROOK 2749Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure821 THE NORTHERN ROAD CRANEBROOK 2749Additional Information Requested
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia131 TADMORE ROAD CRANEBROOK 2749Withdrawn
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Service station1-21 CRANEBROOK ROAD CRANEBROOK 2749Under Assessment
- Subdivision1 RENSHAW STREET CRANEBROOK 2749Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space75 CENTAURI CIRCUIT CRANEBROOK 2749Determined
- Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Service station; Food and drink premise1 RENSHAW STREET CRANEBROOK 2749Determined
- Erection of a new structure; General industry115-125 ANDREWS ROAD CRANEBROOK 2749Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 WATERFALL CRESCENT CRANEBROOK 2749Determined
- Erection of a new structure; General industry115-125 ANDREWS ROAD CRANEBROOK 2749Withdrawn
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure13 GREYGUMS ROAD CRANEBROOK 2749Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool35 SANDERLING CRESCENT CRANEBROOK 2749Determined
- Take away food and drink; Hours of operation and trading13 RENSHAW STREET CRANEBROOK 2749Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)126-130 CHURCH STREET CRANEBROOK 2749Withdrawn
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Building identification sign; Business identification sign; Service station1-21 CRANEBROOK ROAD CRANEBROOK 2749Determined
June 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure394 CRANEBROOK ROAD CRANEBROOK 2749Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (detached); Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation176-178 LINDEN CRESCENT CRANEBROOK 2749Withdrawn
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 CELESTIAL PLACE CRANEBROOK 2749Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport11 CENTAURI CIRCUIT CRANEBROOK 2749Determined
2024· 33 proposals
33 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 46 proposals
46 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 66 proposals
66 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 56 proposals
56 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 50 proposals
50 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
101 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (34)
- Bicycle Parking
- Andromeda Dr after Barrett PlBus stop
- Andromeda Dr after Geneva RdBus stop
- Andromeda Dr at Cassar CresBus stop
- Andromeda Dr at Goldmark CresBus stop
- Andromeda Dr at Vincent RdBus stop
- Andromeda Dr opp Bellatrix StBus stop
- Andromeda Dr opp Goldmark CresBus stop
- Borrowdale Way opp Cranebrook Village Shopping CentreBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
9 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Andromeda Drive ReservePark
- Bronzewing CommonPark
- Cranebrook ParkPark
- Ironbark Drive ParkPark
- Kenilworth ReservePark
- Mountain View ReservePark
- Owens ParkPark
- Sherringham Road FieldsPark
- The Sanctuary - Waterside Community CentrePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 7
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Cranebrook Dentaldentist
- Cranebrook DoctorsAndrews Roadclinic
- DentistLaycock Streetdentist
- Doctordoctor
- First Care Medical Centreclinic
- HealthKlinix CranebrookLaycock Streetclinic
- TerryWhite Chemmartpharmacy
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
9 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Bright Minds AcademyRenshaw Streetchildcare
- Bright Minds AcademyGrays Lanechildcare
- Cranebrook Community PreschoolLaycock Streetkindergarten
- Grays Lane Children's CentreGrays Lanekindergarten
- Spunky MonkeysAndromeda Drivekindergarten
- SweetpeasLaycock Streetkindergarten
- Tamara Children's Centrechildcare
- Wiggles and GigglesRenshaw Streetchildcare
- Young AcademicsRenshaw Streetchildcare
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.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 231
- Parks (OSM)
- 36
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 84.6/100
- Cohort rank
- #108 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Borrowdale Way At Seaton Crestransport
- Boundary Rd After Edward Sttransport
- Boundary Rd After Tallowood Pltransport
- Boundary Rd Opp Enterprise Rdtransport
- Sherringham Rd Opp Ironbark Drtransport
- Bright Minds AcademychildcareRenshaw Streetchildcare
- Bright Minds AcademychildcareGrays Lanechildcare
- Cranebrook Community PreschoolchildcareLaycock Streetkindergarten
- Grays Lane Children's CentrechildcareGrays Lanekindergarten
- Spunky MonkeyschildcareAndromeda Drivekindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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