NSW · Penrith Council
Mount Vernon, 2178
Current weather
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Updated
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Set among the hills of Penrith, Mount Vernon is a smaller community with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. You get space and calm here, while the city and neighbouring suburbs are still close enough for regular outings. Fresh country air and elevated outlooks are part of the appeal up here among the hills.
Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with family life visible on every street. Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible.
Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and transport and access lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in community and employment and housing affordability. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,235
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $3,177
- Dwelling vacancy
- 2.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 8 of 322
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,000
- Employment rate
- 59%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 18 / 0 / 6
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
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $650
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)
- 114
- Against the person
- 28
- Against property
- 71
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 92.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 44 residents
- State safety percentile
- 65th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +14.3%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault26
- Fraud27
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment28
- Motor Vehicle Theft40
- Other Theft25
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
22 public transport stops in this suburb
- Capitol Hill Dr At The Appian Way
- Kerrs Rd Before Mamre Rd
- Mount Vernon Rd Before Georgina Rd
- Mount Vernon Rd Opp Georgina Rd
- Mount Vernon Rd Opp Georgina Rd
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).
140 planning-related records
2026· 12 proposals
June 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool9-21 BOWOOD ROAD MOUNT VERNON 2178Under Assessment
- Subdivision19-105 CAPITOL HILL DRIVE MOUNT VERNON 2178Under Assessment
- Demolition; Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Swimming pool136-144 CAPITOL HILL DRIVE MOUNT VERNON 2178Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool100-104 THE APPIAN WAY MOUNT VERNON 2178Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation209 KERRS ROAD MOUNT VERNON 2178Additional Information Requested
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure160-166 MOUNT VERNON ROAD MOUNT VERNON 2178Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure69 THE APPIAN WAY MOUNT VERNON 2178Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool133-142 KERRS ROAD MOUNT VERNON 2178Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation32-34 BELLEVIEW AVENUE MOUNT VERNON 2178Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool159-165 CAPITOL HILL DRIVE MOUNT VERNON 2178Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Erection of a new structure38 CENTENNIAL COURT MOUNT VERNON 2178Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure123 KERRS ROAD MOUNT VERNON 2178Determined
2025· 23 proposals
December 2025
- Subdivision133-142 KERRS ROAD MOUNT VERNON 2178Under Assessment
November 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool143 KERRS ROAD MOUNT VERNON 2178Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure2-10 BOWOOD ROAD MOUNT VERNON 2178Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Swimming pool; Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation1 278 MOUNT VERNON ROAD MOUNT VERNON 2178Determined
October 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure38 CENTENNIAL COURT MOUNT VERNON 2178Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure322-324 MOUNT VERNON ROAD MOUNT VERNON 2178Determined
- Subdivision6-12 MOUNT VERNON ROAD MOUNT VERNON 2178Determined
- Subdivision1B CRESSY ROAD MOUNT VERNON 2178Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1B CRESSY ROAD MOUNT VERNON 2178Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Swimming pool136-144 CAPITOL HILL DRIVE MOUNT VERNON 2178Determined
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool170-178 MOUNT VERNON ROAD MOUNT VERNON 2178Determined
July 2025
- Subdivision19-105 CAPITOL HILL DRIVE MOUNT VERNON 2178Determined
- Subdivision19-105 CAPITOL HILL DRIVE MOUNT VERNON 2178Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure142A MOUNT VERNON ROAD MOUNT VERNON 2178Determined
June 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure62 MOUNT VERNON ROAD MOUNT VERNON 2178Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure2-10 BOWOOD ROAD MOUNT VERNON 2178Withdrawn
- Subdivision263-269 MOUNT VERNON ROAD MOUNT VERNON 2178Determined
May 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation138 MOUNT VERNON ROAD MOUNT VERNON 2178Determined
March 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation32-34 BELLEVIEW AVENUE MOUNT VERNON 2178Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure123 KERRS ROAD MOUNT VERNON 2178Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses55 KERRS ROAD MOUNT VERNON 2178Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure69 THE APPIAN WAY MOUNT VERNON 2178Determined
January 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation170-178 MOUNT VERNON ROAD MOUNT VERNON 2178Determined
2024· 5 proposals
December 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure264-270 MOUNT VERNON ROAD MOUNT VERNON 2178Determined
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure14 MOUNT VERNON ROAD MOUNT VERNON 2178Determined
September 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure27-34 GREENVIEW PLACE MOUNT VERNON 2178Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool149-153 CAPITOL HILL DRIVE MOUNT VERNON 2178Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling138 MOUNT VERNON ROAD MOUNT VERNON 2178Withdrawn
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
5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (2)
- Parking
- Playground
- Sports field
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)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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
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)
- 1
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
- 36.2/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4171st in Australia
- State rank
- 1317th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #339 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #698 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Parkingamenitiesparking
- Playgroundamenitiesplayground
- Sports fieldamenitiespitch
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime26
- Fraudcrime27
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime28
- Motor Vehicle Theftcrime40
- Other Theftcrime25
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
More in Penrith Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.