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Penrith vs South Penrith: which Sydney suburb suits you?

Both suburbs sit in the same tier — the table below highlights where each one leads.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Penrith

Penrith

2750

Penrith

South Penrith

2750

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Penrith (2750) and South Penrith (2750) across 13 metrics in four sections.
MetricPenrithSouth Penrith
SAFETYSafety
South Penrith leads on 1 of 1
Sub-gradeC-(0)C+▲(0)
Flood zone coverage——
Bushfire zone coverage28.3%28.3%
FAMILYFamily
South Penrith leads on 2 of 2
Sub-gradeC-(-1)C-▲(0)
SEIFA advantage decile3/105/10▲
Schools in postcode1111
FINANCEFinance
South Penrith leads on 2 of 2
Sub-gradeB-(0)B-▲(0)
Median house price$932K$951K
Median unit price$570K$750K
Median weekly rent$580/wk$580/wk
Annual price growth+3.8%+11.5%▲
LIFESTYLELifestyle
Sub-gradeB(0)B(0)
Walkability percentile7979

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Penrith if...

  • You want a lower entry price for a house

Choose South Penrith if...

  • South Penrith leads on Safety, Family, Finance
  • Socio-economic advantage score matters to you

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Common questions

Is Penrith or South Penrith more expensive?
South Penrith has the higher median house price ($951K) compared with $932K in Penrith.
Which is better for renters — Penrith or South Penrith?
Median weekly rent is $580/wk in Penrith and $580/wk in South Penrith, making South Penrith the more affordable rental market.
Is Penrith or South 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 Penrith vs South Penrith?
Penrith has 11 schools in the postcode, and South Penrith has 11. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

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