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Werrington

NSW 2747 • Greater Sydney

5,328
Population (2021)
$41,912
Median Income
4.51 km²
Area
31m
Elevation
Family-FriendlyUniversity TownAffordableGrowth SuburbMulticultural

About Werrington

Werrington is a suburban locality in the City of Penrith, located approximately 49 kilometres west of Sydney CBD in Greater Western Sydney. The suburb has a population of around 5,328 (2021 Census) spread across 4.5 square kilometres. Werrington has a diverse, multicultural community and is home to the Western Sydney University Werrington campus, giving it a youthful, academic character.

The suburb offers convenient access to Penrith and St Marys commercial centres, both within a 10-minute drive. Werrington has its own train station on the T1 Western Line, providing direct services to Sydney CBD in about 54 minutes. Local parks, sporting fields, and the nearby Nepean River provide ample recreation opportunities. The area attracts young families and students seeking affordable housing with strong transport links to the city.

Werrington falls under postcode 2747 and is governed by Penrith Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Londonderry electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2747
Urban Area
Penrith - Inner East
LGA
Penrith
Federal Electorate
Lindsay
State Electorate
Londonderry
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.76°, 150.75°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
4.51 km²
Elevation
31m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Werrington
0.5 km
6 min
Kingswood
2.5 km
30 min
St Marys
3.5 km
N/A (drive)
Penrith
5 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • 775 — Werrington to Penrith Station 15 min
  • 789 — Werrington to St Marys 10 min

Commute to Sydney

Distance
49 km
By Train
54 min
By Bus
N/A (train preferred)
By Car (Peak)
60-75 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
45 min

🛣️ Direct train services run every 10 minutes on the T1 Western Line to Central Station.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Some amenities are within walking distance, particularly near the train station. University campus adds pedestrian activity.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Werrington, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Rose Cottage and Early Slab Hut
Water Street, Werrington • SHR #01392

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$360
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,950
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
32 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,031
Census 2021
5,328
▲ 32.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$33,436
Income 2021
$41,912
▲ 25.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,186
Born Overseas 1,805

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 302
  • 2. Philippines 230
  • 3. Nepal 165
  • 4. New Zealand 165
  • 5. England 77
  • 6. China 61
  • 7. Fiji 54
  • 8. Samoa 53
  • 9. Bangladesh 42
  • 10. Pakistan 32
  • 11. Thailand 29
  • 12. Sri Lanka 28
  • 13. South Africa 25
  • 14. Egypt 22
  • 15. Indonesia 22

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,453
English 1,278
Indian 341
Irish 325
Filipino 296
Scottish 256
Australian Aboriginal 244
Chinese 169
Samoan 169
Maori 142

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,950
Both parents born in Australia
2,488
Both parents born overseas
520
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
44.1%
No Religion
30.0%
Hinduism
9.5%
Islam
4.0%
Sikhism
2.1%
Buddhism
1.7%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
462 (8.7%)
5-14 years
762 (14.3%)
15-19 years
306 (5.7%)
20-24 years
405 (7.6%)
25-34 years
945 (17.7%)
35-44 years
890 (16.7%)
45-54 years
615 (11.5%)
55-64 years
440 (8.3%)
65-74 years
341 (6.4%)
75-84 years
138 (2.6%)
85+ years
34 (0.6%)

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