Suburb comparison
Kingswood vs Penrith: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Kingswood has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Penrith
Kingswood
2747
Penrith
Penrith
2750
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Kingswood | Penrith |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | C▲(0) | C-(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 61.3% | 28.3%▲ |
FAMILYFamily Kingswood leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C▲(0) | C-(-1) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | — | 3/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 14▲ | 11 |
FINANCEFinance Kingswood leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | B-(0) |
| Median house price | $904K | $932K |
| Median unit price | $550K | $570K |
| Median weekly rent | $600/wk | $580/wk |
| Annual price growth | +5.7%▲ | +3.8% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Penrith leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C(0) | B▲(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 33 | 79▲ |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Kingswood if...
- Kingswood leads on Family, Finance
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Safety.
Choose Penrith if...
- Penrith leads on Lifestyle
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Tied on Safety.
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Common questions
- Is Kingswood or Penrith more expensive?
- Penrith has the higher median house price ($932K) compared with $904K in Kingswood.
- Which is better for renters — Kingswood or Penrith?
- Median weekly rent is $600/wk in Kingswood and $580/wk in Penrith, making Penrith the more affordable rental market.
- Is Kingswood or Penrith at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Kingswood vs Penrith?
- Kingswood has 14 schools in the postcode, and Penrith has 11. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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