Claremont Meadows

NSW 2747 • Greater Sydney

5,177
Population (2021)
$50,908
Median Income
3.04 km²
Area
$430/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyWestern SydneyAffordableGrowth Suburb

About Claremont Meadows

Claremont Meadows is a residential suburb of Sydney located 45 km west of the CBD in the Penrith City Council local government area, within Greater Western Sydney. The area was opened for residential housing in 1984 and has grown steadily since, with a population of 5,177 at the 2021 census. The suburb sits at an elevation of 43 metres in the Penrith region and is part of the Penrith–Inner East urban area. Prior to European settlement, the land was home to the Darug people.

Claremont Meadows offers a quiet, suburban lifestyle with a small local shopping centre featuring an IGA supermarket, pharmacy, bakery, dental surgery, and hairdressers, as well as a community centre and preschools. The suburb is predominantly a residential enclave close to St Marys and Kingswood with access to Penrith's broader retail and entertainment options. Claremont Meadows Primary School serves local families, and residents enjoy easy access to Penrith Lakes and the Blue Mountains foothills. With a median personal income of 79 per week and a median age of 33, it attracts young families seeking affordable Western Sydney housing.

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

📍 Location

Postcode
2747
Urban Area
Penrith - Inner East
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.77°, 150.75°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
3.04 km²
Elevation
43m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Werrington
1.5 km
18 min
St Marys
2.8 km
35 min
Kingswood
3.2 km
40 min
Penrith
6.5 km
Main Western Line (T1)

Bus Services

  • 780,789 — Penrith Station / St Marys Station 15–25 min
  • 780 — Werrington Station 10 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
45 km
By Train
60 min from Werrington Station
By Bus
15 min to Werrington then 60 min train
By Car (Peak)
65 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
50 min

🛣️ Western Motorway (M4) provides main road access. Werrington Station on T1 Western Line is closest rail access point.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Claremont Meadows has limited walkability for daily needs. Local shopping centre is reachable on foot, and Werrington Station is a moderate walk away, but most residents rely on cars for the majority of errands.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

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

Mamre Road, St. Marys • SHR #00264

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Claremont Meadows by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Claremont Meadows Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Claremont Meadows" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$430
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
3.2 people
Median Age
33 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.4%

22 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,776
Census 2021
5,177
8.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$41,704
Income 2021
$50,908
22.1% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,662
Born Overseas 1,354

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 228
  • 2. Philippines 223
  • 3. England 107
  • 4. Pakistan 86
  • 5. New Zealand 79
  • 6. Fiji 62
  • 7. Egypt 28
  • 8. Iraq 27
  • 9. Sri Lanka 27
  • 10. South Africa 25

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,691
English 1,396
Filipino 382
Indian 329
Irish 327
Scottish 310
Maltese 217
Italian 204
Australian Aboriginal 177
German 135

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,217
Both parents born in Australia
2,115
Both parents born overseas
672
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
55.1%
No Religion
26.4%
Islam
5.4%
Hinduism
4.0%
Sikhism
2.7%
Buddhism
1.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
409 (7.9%)
5-14 years
838 (16.2%)
15-19 years
367 (7.1%)
20-24 years
382 (7.4%)
25-34 years
689 (13.3%)
35-44 years
799 (15.4%)
45-54 years
777 (15.0%)
55-64 years
514 (9.9%)
65-74 years
274 (5.3%)
75-84 years
101 (2.0%)
85+ years
16 (0.3%)

Nearby Suburbs