DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2747
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Kingswood 2747 suburb insights
Thinking about buying your first home in Kingswood (2747)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Kingswood is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Kingswood a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Kingswood (2747) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Sale prices use the most recent 12-month window published by NSW Valuer General; expect 6–12 months of lag. See per-card sources for exact windows.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Kingswood suits younger buyers, given the median age of 34, who are stretching to enter the market and can tolerate a high renter share of 55 percent around them. The median house price of $903,500 sits within reach of a household earning $1,397 a week only with careful budgeting, and the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme applies partially at that price. The 14 public schools in the postcode, with a mean ICSEA of 954, are serviceable rather than standout.
Who would not love it
Walkability is genuinely poor at the 32nd percentile in Sydney, with a score of 33, so if you rely on walking to daily errands you will struggle. More seriously, 61.3 percent of the postcode sits on bushfire-prone land. That is not a minor footnote. The composite Stickybeak grade is C, the lifestyle grade is C-, and the safety grade is listed as insufficient. Buyers expecting a settled, owner-occupier neighbourhood will find the 55 percent renter share makes that feel distant.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm the exact bushfire risk overlay for any specific property you are considering, given 61.3 percent of the postcode is bushfire-prone. BAL ratings affect insurance costs and building requirements significantly. - Check the precise scope of the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme partial concession at $903,500, as the data does not specify the stamp duty saving amount. - With only one medical service within 1.6 km, verify access to GP and specialist services for your household's needs before committing.
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SAFETY
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FAMILY
Will my family thrive in Kingswood?
FINANCE
Is Kingswood a smart financial decision?
LIFESTYLE
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Frequently asked questions
- What suburb is postcode 2747?
- Kingswood is the primary suburb with postcode 2747 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Kingswood is the main locality.
- Which local government area is Kingswood in?
- Kingswood (2747) is located in the Penrith local government area in New South Wales.
- What data does Stickybeak show for Kingswood?
- Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Kingswood (2747) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
- Is Kingswood flood prone?
- Flood risk varies street by street in Kingswood. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
- What are the best schools near Kingswood?
- The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Kingswood (2747), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
- Is Kingswood (2747) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
- The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Kingswood (2747). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
- How is Kingswood changing?
- The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Kingswood (2747) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
Explore Kingswood in depth
Dig deeper into specific topics for Kingswood 2747: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Penrith suburb index to compare nearby options.