Median house price
$1.17M
+22% change
NSW · Penrith Council
Werrington, 2747
Est. population · Jun 2025
6,144
Growth (1 yr)
+3.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+17.5%
Median age
32
Median income
$1,605/wk
Employment rate
56.7%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,173,000
Languages at home
33.2%non-English
Most common: Nepali, Punjabi, Tagalog
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
In Penrith Council, Werrington is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. A younger crowd gives the area energy, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Many residents were born overseas or speak a language other than English at home.
Families have many nearby school and early-learning options to choose from. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses and trains cover longer journeys across the metro area.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
Growth momentum, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities push the suburb to a good desirability read, even as safety, plus community and employment look more ordinary among similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Werrington snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$620/wk
Houses $698 · Units $480
Population (ERP)
6,144
+3.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
7.6%
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
#92
among Metro Sydney · Growth area
Safety
51st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
96th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
28th
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
- 55.3/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 21% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1518th in Australia
- State rank
- 445th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #92 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #326 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
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 house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,173,000
- Median price change
- +22.1%
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
6,144(June 2025)
+3.8% annual · +17.5% over 5 years · 96th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +3.8%
- 5-year growth
- +17.5%
- Change in 1 year
- +226
- Change in 5 years
- +914
- Growth rank in NSW
- 96th 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 (~7,250), extrapolated at +3.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 5,328
- Median age
- 32
- Median household income / week
- $1,605
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 154 of 2,037
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Employment rate
- 56.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 812 / 708 / 358
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 increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 423
- Against the person
- 129
- Against property
- 167
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 68.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 41 residents
- State safety percentile
- 51.2th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +3.5%
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 · 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
- 10
- Median school ICSEA (10 schools)
- 957.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 28th
School list
- Putland SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 871 · 6th percentile · LBOTE 32% · 65 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Wollemi CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1107 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 57% · 565 students · Top SEA quarter 41% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- Werrington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 963 · 30th percentile · LBOTE 40% · 519 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Kurrambee SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 946 · 23th percentile · LBOTE 35% · 104 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Penrith Valley SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 873 · 7th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 39 students · Top SEA quarter 9% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Werrington County Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 961 · 29th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 319 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Claremont Meadows Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1012 · 52th percentile · LBOTE 40% · 687 students · Top SEA quarter 15% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- St Marys Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1052 · 69th percentile · LBOTE 73% · 926 students · Top SEA quarter 22% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- St Marys Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 954 · 27th percentile · LBOTE 57% · 258 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
- Cambridge Park High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 916 · 14th percentile · LBOTE 20% · 633 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 2.0 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
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Yoorami Childrens Centrechildcare
- childcarechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
59 public transport stops in this suburb
- CCP Railway St
- CCP Victoria Lane
- FTB Railway St
- STR/LFT To FTB
- Werrington Station
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
239 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 restaurants · 1 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 3 fast food · 1 bakeries · 6 playgrounds · 2 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 13 parks mapped in suburb, 6 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 59 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 13 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 82/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.13
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.44
Food & drink(6)
- Enne & Bee's BakeryBakery
Unit Shop 5 82 Victoria Street, Werrington
- Gardenside CafeFast food
- Georges Charcoal ChickenFast food
Unit 3 105 Victoria Street, Werrington
- Latitude's Take Away & CafeFast food
Unit Shop 4 82 Victoria Street, Werrington
- Colonial HotelPub
156 Victoria Street
- Fountain KitchenRestaurant
Unit Shop 9 82 Victoria Street, Werrington
Shopping(5)
- 7-ElevenConvenience store
- Crossroads ConvenienceConvenience store
Unit 1 105 Victoria Street, Werrington
- Metro PetroleumConvenience store
569 Great Western Highway, Werrington
- Dirani's MFC SupermarketSupermarket
Unit Shop 8 82 Victoria Street, Werrington
Community(9)
- Childcare
- Yoorami Childrens CentreChildcare
- Arthur Neave Memorial HallCommunity centre
- Harold Corr Community CentreCommunity centre
- Kurrambee SchoolSchool
Werrington Road
- Penrith Valley SchoolSchool
Lot 11 Werrington Road
- Putland SchoolSchool
Werrington
- Werrington Public SchoolSchool
Werrington
- Wollemi CollegeSchool
4 Gipps Street, Werrington
Health & services(2)
- Australian GP Group Medical CentreMedical clinic
Unit Shop 11 82 Victoria Street, Werrington
- Werrington PharmacyPharmacy
Unit Shop 11 82 Victoria Street, Werrington
Sport & outdoors(23)
- Colonial Golf CourseGolf course
Werrington Road
- Armstein Crescent ReservePark
- Ellison ReservePark
- Park (5)
- Parkes Avenue Sporting ComplexPark
- The KingswayPark
- Picnic area
- Playground (6)
- Burton Street Cricket OvalSports field
- Rance OvalSports field
- Sports field
- Troy Adams Archery FieldSports field
Werrington Road
- Swimming pool (2)
Transport(25)
22 bus stops · 3 train stations
Other(44)
- Pauls Liquor OutletAlcohol
Unit Shop 13 6 Victoria Street, Werrington
- Bbq
- Bench (21)
- Bicycle Parking (2)
- Bike Lockers - Werrington Station, Kazanis CtBicycle Parking
- Drinking water
- Fitness Station
- Garden (5)
- Liquid Self Service LaundromatLaundry
Unit Shop 9 82 Victoria Street, Werrington
- Werrington MassageMassage
Unit Shop 7 82 Victoria Street, Werrington
- Motorcycle Parking
- Kiss and RideParking
- P02Parking
- P04Parking
- P05Parking
- P06Parking
- P08Parking
- P09Parking
- P10Parking
- P11Parking
- P12Parking
- P13Parking
- Parking (42)
- Werrington Commuter CarparkParking
- Western Sydney UniversityParking
- Parking Space (29)
- 7-ElevenPetrol station
- BP DepotPetrol station
11 Water Street, Werrington
- Metro Petrolleum WerringtonPetrol station
569 Great Western Highway, Werrington
- Picnic Table (8)
- Werrington Post OfficePost office
108 Victoria Street
- Cobham Juvenile Justice CentrePrison
Cnr Great Western Highway and Water Street
- Public toilets
- Recycling (5)
- Shelter (12)
- Sports Hall
- Taxi (2)
- TelstraTelephone
- Ticket Validator (3)
- BeaurepairsTyres
- Western Sydney University Werrington NorthUniversity
- Vending machine (2)
- Waste Basket (7)
- Waste Disposal
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
7 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Armstein Crescent ReservePark
- Ellison ReservePark
- Parkes Avenue Sporting ComplexPark
- South Creek ParkPark
- The KingswayPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 61
- Parks (OSM)
- 13
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
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Matilda Nepean (3.4 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Australian GP Group Medical CentreVictoria StreetDoctor
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)
- 220
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 35.8
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· 11 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure67 BURTON STREET WERRINGTON 2747Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure33 KIRSH STREET WERRINGTON 2747Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure93 ALBERT STREET WERRINGTON 2747Determined
March 2026
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure2 PARKES AVENUE WERRINGTON 2747Determined
February 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Storage premises575 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY WERRINGTON 2747Additional Information Requested
January 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Storage premises549 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY WERRINGTON 2747Under Assessment
- Industrial development; Warehouse or distribution centre; Erection of a new structure; Light industry555 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY WERRINGTON 2747Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care9 GAUGE STREET WERRINGTON 2747Determined
- Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Storage premises59 CORYMBIA ROAD WERRINGTON 2747Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)33 WALKER STREET WERRINGTON 2747Withdrawn
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)31 WALKER STREET WERRINGTON 2747Withdrawn
2025· 14 proposals
December 2025
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure70 LETHBRIDGE AVENUE WERRINGTON 2747Additional Information Requested
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Shade structures of canvas, fabric, mesh or the like281 PRINCESS STREET WERRINGTON 2747Determined
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation90-100 REID STREET WERRINGTON 2747Withdrawn
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home65 GIBSON AVENUE WERRINGTON 2747Additional Information Requested
September 2025
- Subdivision731 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY WERRINGTON 2747Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation78 ALBERT STREET WERRINGTON 2747Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation130 PEARTREE CIRCUIT WERRINGTON 2747Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure16a Chapman St werringtonDetermined
May 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure66 REID STREET WERRINGTON 2747Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care97-99 Victoria Street,WerringtonDetermined
February 2025
- Temporary building, structure or use; Swimming pool79 IRWIN STREET WERRINGTON 2747Determined
- Shop top housing; Building identification sign; Hours of operation and trading105 VICTORIA STREET WERRINGTON 2747Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation45 RANCE ROAD WERRINGTON 2747Determined
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure16 Chapman Street, WERRINGTON NSW 2747Determined
2024· 15 proposals
December 2024
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure1 WATER STREET WERRINGTON 2747Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure62 GIBSON AVENUE WERRINGTON 2747Determined
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structureLot 1001 Chapman Street, WerringtonDetermined
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structureLot 1056, Chapman Street, WerringtonDetermined
- SubdivisionSPINIFEX ROAD WERRINGTON 2747Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care141 VICTORIA STREET WERRINGTON 2747Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 DEPOT CIRCUIT WERRINGTON 2747Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation22 MAJOR TOMKINS PARADE WERRINGTON 2747Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 DEPOT CIRCUIT WERRINGTON 2747Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure31 RANCE ROAD WERRINGTON 2747Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure15 DEPOT CIRCUIT WERRINGTON 2747Determined
June 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure3 CHRISAN CLOSE WERRINGTON 2747Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure19 SPUR STREET WERRINGTON 2747Determined
- Subdivision16 CHAPMAN STREET WERRINGTON 2747Determined
May 2024
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure110-112 Albert Street WerringtonDetermined
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)
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Rose Cottage and Early Slab HutWater Street, WerringtonSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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 3.0 km away).
Coalition 45.2%Labor 50.4%
3.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.1 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- WerringtonLabor 53.8% · Coalition 46.2% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
- Werrington CountyLabor 45.8% · Coalition 54.2% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- Cambridge Park SouthLabor 53.5% · Coalition 46.5% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- Claremont MeadowsLabor 50.8% · Coalition 49.2% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- St MarysLabor 54.9% · Coalition 45.1% TPP (2025)2.1 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)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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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