Cranebrook
NSW 2749 • Greater Sydney
About Cranebrook
Cranebrook is a family-oriented suburb on Penrith's northern edge, where nearly 16,000 residents enjoy larger blocks and proximity to the Blue Mountains foothills. While lacking its own train station, bus connections serve the community and Penrith's facilities are nearby. The solid median income reflects working families who've established stable communities here.
Local shopping centres handle everyday needs, while Penrith provides major retail. The suburb's attraction is space—blocks are generous, parks are plentiful, and the semi-rural feel distinguishes it from denser suburbs. Cranebrook attracts families seeking affordable homeownership with room for kids to play. It's outer Sydney living with genuine breathing room.
Cranebrook falls under postcode 2749 and is governed by Penrith Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Penrith electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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Woolworths80 - 98 Borrowdale Way Cranebrook 2749 NSW
Schools
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52 Taylor Road
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Braddock Public School ICSEA 880Laycock St
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Castlereagh Public School ICSEA 968Post Office Rd
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Andromeda Drive
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Cranebrook High School ICSEA 916Hosking St
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Henry Fulton Public School ICSEA 998Vincent Rd
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Samuel Terry Public School ICSEA 980Grays Lane
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206 East Wilchard Rd
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1170 Ninth Avenue
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 485
- 2. New Zealand 250
- 3. India 151
- 4. Philippines 148
- 5. China 87
- 6. Malta 76
- 7. Scotland 69
- 8. Egypt 47
- 9. Italy 44
- 10. Fiji 41
- 11. Sri Lanka 41
- 12. South Africa 38
- 13. Iran 37
- 14. Ireland 35
- 15. Germany 34
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)