NSW · Penrith Council
Cambridge Gardens, 2747
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Cambridge Gardens sits up in the Penrith hills, a smaller community where elevation and tree cover define the mood. You get space and calm here, while the city and neighbouring suburbs are still close enough for regular outings. Elevated streets and bushland backdrops bring a sense of fresh country air to daily life.
Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker growth momentum and local dining and lifestyle amenities against similar metro suburbs, even with housing affordability and schools and education holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 2,030
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $1,950
- Dwelling vacancy
- 2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 14 of 711
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 59.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 51 / 8 / 4
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 · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
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 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 tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 157
- Against the person
- 48
- Against property
- 62
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 77.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 42 residents
- State safety percentile
- 55.2th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +2.9%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
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 · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
25 public transport stops in this suburb
- Cambridge Gardens Public School, Trinity Dr
- Rainbow Cottage Child Care, Trinity Dr
- Trinity Dr At Pasturegate Av
- Trinity Dr Opp Huntingdon Pde
- Trinity Dr Opp Pasturegate Av
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 · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
32 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
April 2026
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation55 TRINITY DRIVE CAMBRIDGE GARDENS 2747Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure113 NEWHAM DRIVE CAMBRIDGE GARDENS 2747Determined
2025· 3 proposals
September 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation55 TRINITY DRIVE CAMBRIDGE GARDENS 2747Withdrawn
January 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure6 CLEEVE PLACE CAMBRIDGE GARDENS 2747Determined
- Pub; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise180 RICHMOND ROAD CAMBRIDGE GARDENS 2747Determined
2024· 3 proposals
June 2024
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)3 MERTON AVENUE CAMBRIDGE GARDENS 2747Determined
March 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure6 CLEEVE PLACE CAMBRIDGE GARDENS 2747Determined
February 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Telecommunications facility180 RICHMOND ROAD CAMBRIDGE GARDENS 2747Determined
2023· 2 proposals
October 2023
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure6 CLEEVE PLACE CAMBRIDGE GARDENS 2747Determined
March 2023
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision of land15 ALLSOPP DRIVE CAMBRIDGE GARDENS 2747Determined
2022· 11 proposals
December 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing26 HILTON ROAD CAMBRIDGE GARDENS 2747Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development39 GRANGE CRESCENT CAMBRIDGE GARDENS 2747Determined
November 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development26 CARLYLE CRESCENT CAMBRIDGE GARDENS 2747Determined
- Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development15 DOWNING AVENUE CAMBRIDGE GARDENS 2747Determined
October 2022
- Alterations and additions to commercial development; Pub180 RICHMOND ROAD CAMBRIDGE GARDENS 2747Determined
August 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development30 NEWHAM DRIVE CAMBRIDGE GARDENS 2747Determined
July 2022
- Dwelling12 TENISON AVENUE CAMBRIDGE GARDENS 2747Determined
June 2022
- Shed76 TRINITY DRIVE CAMBRIDGE GARDENS 2747Determined
May 2022
- Dwelling16 CORONATION GROVE CAMBRIDGE GARDENS 2747Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision of land95 TRINITY DRIVE CAMBRIDGE GARDENS 2747Determined
March 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development22 CARLYLE CRESCENT CAMBRIDGE GARDENS 2747Determined
2021· 6 proposals
November 2021
- Shed12 CARLYLE CRESCENT CAMBRIDGE GARDENS 2747Determined
October 2021
- Dual occupancy; Demolition40 TRINITY DRIVE CAMBRIDGE GARDENS 2747Determined
July 2021
- Alterations and additions to commercial development180 RICHMOND ROAD CAMBRIDGE GARDENS 2747Withdrawn
June 2021
- Other2-6 STAR COURT CAMBRIDGE GARDENS 2747Determined
May 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing11 CARLYLE CRESCENT CAMBRIDGE GARDENS 2747Determined
April 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing59 SUMMERFIELD CIRCUIT CAMBRIDGE GARDENS 2747Determined
2020· 5 proposals
December 2020
- Alterations and additions to commercial development2-6 STAR COURT CAMBRIDGE GARDENS 2747Determined
- Demolition; Dual occupancy; Subdivision of land15 ALLSOPP DRIVE CAMBRIDGE GARDENS 2747Determined
September 2020
- Alterations and additions to residential development100 grange crescent cambridge gardens 2747Determined
- Pub180 RICHMOND ROAD CAMBRIDGE GARDENS 2747Determined
August 2020
- Attached dwelling21 HILTON ROAD CAMBRIDGE GARDENS 2747Determined
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 · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
26 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- BottlemartAlcohol
- ATM
- Cambridge Gardens Public SchoolBus stop
- Rainbow Cottage Child Care, Trinity DrBus stop
- Richmond Rd before Trinity DrBus stop
- Richmond St before Boomerang PlBus stop
- Richmond St opp Cooper StBus stop
- Trinity Dr after Huntingdon PdeBus stop
- Trinity Dr at Grange CresBus stop
- Trinity Dr at Pasturegate AvBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Rainbow Cottage Children's Centrechildcare
- Wattle Glenn Children's Centrechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
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 features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 40.4/100 — Average
- National rank
- 3412th in Australia
- State rank
- 1077th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #250 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #626 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 76%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- ATMamenitiesatm
- Bottlemartamenitiesalcohol
- Cambridge Gardens Public Schoolamenitiesbus_stop
- Handwashingamenitieshandwashing
- Loading Dockamenitiesloading_dock
- Pizza Hutamenitiesrestaurant
- Playgroundamenitiesplayground
- Playgroundamenitiesplayground
- Playgroundamenitiesplayground
- Public toiletsamenitiestoilets
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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Comparable suburbs
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