Thinking about buying your first home in South Penrith (2750)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if South Penrith 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 South Penrith a good suburb to buy in 2026?
South Penrith (2750) 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.
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The verdict
Who it is for
South Penrith suits families who want a detached house, a backyard, and a neighbourhood where 68% of residents own their home. The median house sits at $951,250, which is steep for a SEIFA decile 4 suburb, but the 79 walkability score is genuinely strong for outer western Sydney, and 36 childcare services within 5 km plus access to selective Penrith High School give families real educational options. Median household income of $1,870 per week means budgets here are stretched.
Who would not love it
The 58-minute off-peak drive to the CBD becomes considerably longer in traffic, and there is no meaningful unit stock to speak of, so buyers needing a lower entry point have almost nowhere to go in this suburb specifically. More seriously, 28.3% of the postcode sits on bushfire-prone land. If you are sensitive to that risk, or your insurer is, this is not a detail to minimise. The SEIFA decile 4 rating also signals that local services and economic resilience lag behind most of Sydney.
What to verify before you bid
- Check the specific lot against the Penrith LEP bushfire-prone land map before proceeding. With 28.3% of the postcode affected, individual properties vary significantly in exposure and BAL rating, which affects both build costs and insurance premiums. - Confirm the FHBAS partial eligibility detail directly with Revenue NSW, as the $951,250 median sits in a range where thresholds matter and the data block does not specify the exact concession available. - With only 16 unit sales in the window, the $750,000 median unit figure carries low statistical confidence. If you are considering a unit here, request comparable sales data independently.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in South Penrith?
BOCSAR · SOUTH PENRITH 2750
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K5,05612 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−37%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Penrith
Within LGA: Penrith
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT59%234 reports
ASSAULT23%91 reports
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES18%72 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED62%
NON-DOMESTIC38%
Across 90 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in South Penrith
27
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:24 AEST
Penrith station · 4.0 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 30 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
6.7µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
13.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.9pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Penrith station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 158 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$555per week
Sep 2025 · 158 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
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$480▼$75
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$660▲$105
6.1 km away
St Marys2760
$483▼$72
9.1 km away
Winmalee2777
$645▲$90
11.6 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2750
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2750. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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South Penrith is the primary suburb with postcode 2750 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — South Penrith is the main locality.
Which local government area is South Penrith in?
South Penrith (2750) is located in the Penrith local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for South Penrith?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for South Penrith (2750) 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 South Penrith flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in South Penrith. 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 South Penrith?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for South Penrith (2750), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is South Penrith (2750) 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 South Penrith (2750). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is South Penrith changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for South Penrith (2750) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
