Cambridge Park
NSW 2747 • Greater Sydney
About Cambridge Park
Cambridge Park is a quiet, established suburb in Sydney's western growth corridor, located 53 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Penrith. With a population of around 7,000, this family-friendly neighbourhood developed primarily in the 1950s and retains its post-war character with fibro homes on quarter-acre blocks. The community has a notable Indigenous population at 8.8%, and maintains a strong Australian-born majority.
Life in Cambridge Park centres on affordable family living with genuine suburban character. The nearby Penrith CBD provides major shopping and entertainment, while local parks and sporting facilities serve the community. Cambridge Park attracts families and first-home buyers seeking affordable entry into Sydney's property market without sacrificing community feel. The suburb's proximity to Penrith's amenities, including the Panthers precinct and Nepean River, adds lifestyle appeal.
Cambridge Park falls under postcode 2747 and is governed by Penrith Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Penrith electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 780, 785 — Penrith Station 10-16 min
- 780 — Cambridge Gardens, Werrington 5-10 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Most residents drive to Penrith Station for city commute
Local shops accessible but most errands require driving
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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54-94 Gascoine Street
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Cambridge Gardens Public School ICSEA 965Trinity Drive
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Cambridge Park High School ICSEA 916Harrow Rd
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Cambridge Park Public School ICSEA 926Oxford St
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Claremont Meadows Public School ICSEA 1012Sunflower Drive
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 188
- 2. New Zealand 140
- 3. India 101
- 4. Philippines 90
- 5. Nepal 30
- 6. Fiji 29
- 7. Samoa 29
- 8. Germany 24
- 9. Egypt 21
- 10. Scotland 21
- 11. Thailand 21
- 12. Lebanon 20
- 13. South Africa 20
- 14. Greece 19
- 15. Bangladesh 18
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)