Median house price
$1.1M
+14% change
NSW · Penrith Council
Cranebrook, 2749
Est. population · Jun 2025
13,996
Growth (1 yr)
+0.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.3%
Median age
33
Median income
$2,108/wk
Employment rate
63.9%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,100,000
Languages at home
10.2%non-English
Most common: Arabic, Mandarin, Spanish
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Cranebrook is a practical established suburb in Penrith Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. A younger crowd gives the area energy, with plenty of young families in the mix. Schooling is a clear local strength compared with many peer areas.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Buses connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Steady development is bringing new homes and gradual renewal to parts of the suburb.
Desirability rates good overall, led by growth momentum, while local dining and lifestyle amenities land closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Cranebrook snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$670/wk
Population (ERP)
13,996
+0.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
3.8%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#51
among Metro Sydney · Growth area
Safety
33rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
49th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
5/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
42nd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 62.1/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 11% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 804th in Australia
- State rank
- 220th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #51 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #162 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $680
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 91
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,100,000
- Median price change
- +14%
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 and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
13,996(June 2025)
+0.5% annual · +1.3% over 5 years · 49th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.5%
- 5-year growth
- +1.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +67
- Change in 5 years
- +174
- Growth rank in NSW
- 49th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~14,350), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- 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)
- 4,585 / 506 / 13 (+ 4 other)
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 · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 736
- Against the person
- 275
- Against property
- 288
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 52.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 57 residents
- State safety percentile
- 32.5th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -22.7%
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
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 · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 6
- Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
- 989
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 42th
School list
- Henry Fulton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 998 · 46th percentile · LBOTE 14% · 219 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 0.2 km awayView on My School →
- Samuel Terry Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 980 · 38th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 521 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Corpus Christi Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1025 · 58th percentile · LBOTE 17% · 518 students · Top SEA quarter 13% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- St Paul's Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1121 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 36% · 824 students · Top SEA quarter 49% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Cranebrook High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 916 · 14th percentile · LBOTE 18% · 871 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Braddock Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 880 · 7th percentile · LBOTE 13% · 332 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
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 · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual 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
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
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
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 · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
332 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 places of worship · 5 playgrounds · 1 dog parks · 135 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 36 parks mapped in suburb, 5 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 205 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 142 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.28
Community(8)
- Bright Minds AcademyChildcare
88-94 Grays Lane
- Andromeda Community CentreCommunity centre
Andromeda Drive
- Grays Lane Children's CentreKindergarten
96-98 Grays Lane
- Spunky MonkeysKindergarten
87-89 Andromeda Drive
- SweetpeasKindergarten
24 Laycock Street
- Corpus Christi Primary SchoolSchool
- Henry Fulton Public SchoolSchool
Cranebrook
- Samuel Terry Public SchoolSchool
93-107 Grays Lane, Cranebrook
Health & services(1)
- Dentist
Laycock Street
Sport & outdoors(156)
- Dog park
- Andromeda Drive ReservePark
- Kenilworth ReservePark
- Park
100-102 Grays Lane
- Park (11)
- Playground (5)
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (135)
Transport(39)
39 bus stops
Other(21)
- Bench (34)
- Bicycle Parking
- Bleachers (2)
- Cranebrook Fire StationFire station
137-139 Vincent Road, Cranebrook
- Fitness Station
- Garden (18)
- Give Box
- Information (6)
- Letter Box (13)
- Parking (16)
- Parking Space (3)
- Picnic Table (5)
- St Thomas Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
29 Callisto Drive, Cranebrook
- Australia PostPost Box
- Public Bookcase (3)
- Public toilets
- Shelter
Bellatrix Street
- Shelter
Grays Lane
- Shelter
Luyten Close
- Shelter (14)
- Waste Basket
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
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 · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 231
- Parks (OSM)
- 36
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 — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- St Thomas Anglican Church
29 Callisto Drive, Cranebrook
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 7
- Nearest hospital
- Nepean Private Hospital (5.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Cranebrook DentalDentist
- Cranebrook DoctorsAndrews RoadClinic
- DentistLaycock StreetDentist
- DoctorDoctor
- First Care Medical CentreClinic
- HealthKlinix CranebrookLaycock StreetClinic
- TerryWhite ChemmartPharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 609
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 43.5
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 22 proposals
August 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support163-167 BOUNDARY ROAD CRANEBROOK 2749Additional Information Requested
- 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; Crematorium21 7 RENSHAW STREET CRANEBROOK 2749Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure141-143 VINCENT ROAD CRANEBROOK 2749Additional Information Requested
July 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure65 GRAYS LANE CRANEBROOK 2749Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation67 GRAYS LANE CRANEBROOK 2749Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure148 GOLDMARK CRESCENT CRANEBROOK 2749Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Agricultural produce industry148 TADMORE ROAD CRANEBROOK 2749Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure25 LINDEN CRESCENT CRANEBROOK 2749Determined
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool54 DULHUNTY COURT CRANEBROOK 2749Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)9 HAZEL CLOSE CRANEBROOK 2749Additional Information Requested
- 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 2749Withdrawn
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 2749Under Assessment
- 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 2749Determined
- 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· 26 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
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 · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
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 · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Lindsay
- Member of Parliament
- Melissa McINTOSH (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 121,306
- Turnout (2025)
- 90.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.3 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 52.8%Labor 47.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.8 km away).
Coalition 55.5%Labor 44.5%
2.7 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Cranebrook CentralLabor 42.9% · Coalition 57.1% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
- CranebrookLabor 47.5% · Coalition 52.5% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
- Cranebrook NorthLabor 47.1% · Coalition 52.9% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- Cranebrook SouthLabor 51.9% · Coalition 48.1% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- Jordan SpringsLabor 55.1% · Coalition 44.9% TPP (2025)2.5 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
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