Colyton
NSW 2760 • Greater Sydney
About Colyton
Colyton is a residential suburb in the City of Penrith, located in Western Sydney approximately 50 kilometres from the CBD. With a population of around 8,770, it is a diverse and multicultural community with significant Filipino, Kiwi, and Fijian communities alongside long-established Australian families. The median age of 36 and strong family presence make it a younger, family-oriented suburb.
Colyton offers affordable housing by Sydney standards, with a median mortgage of $1,950 per month and solid local amenities including schools, parks, and shopping options. The suburb sits close to St Marys and Mt Druitt town centres for larger retail needs. It appeals to working families seeking value in a well-connected part of Western Sydney, with growing infrastructure investment benefiting the broader Penrith area.
Colyton falls under postcode 2760 and is governed by Penrith Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Londonderry electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 774, 775 — St Marys Station / Mt Druitt 10-15 min
- 789 — Penrith via St Marys 25 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport line under construction will improve connectivity
Local shops and schools accessible on foot; train station a short bus ride or walk away.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bennett Road Public School ICSEA 912100-114 Bennett Rd
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Chifley College Dunheved Campus ICSEA 870Maple Rd
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Colyton High School ICSEA 922Carpenter St
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 Colyton by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Colyton Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Colyton" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
89 state housing + 21 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Philippines 259
- 2. New Zealand 240
- 3. Fiji 190
- 4. India 164
- 5. England 146
- 6. Lebanon 112
- 7. Samoa 82
- 8. Afghanistan 74
- 9. Turkey 57
- 10. Sri Lanka 56
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)