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Cranebrook

NSW 2749 • Greater Sydney

15,779
Population (2021)
$46,956
Median Income
14.95 km²
Area
$410/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlySpacious BlocksOuter SuburbanAffordable

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

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2749
Urban Area
Cranebrook - Londonberry
LGA / Council
Penrith
Federal Electorate
Lindsay
State Electorate
Penrith
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.71°, 150.71°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
14.95 km²
Elevation
48m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    80 - 98 Borrowdale Way Cranebrook 2749 NSW

🎓 Schools

🔍 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 Cranebrook by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Cranebrook Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$410
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
33 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
7.1%

324 state housing + 38 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
15,759
Census 2021
15,779
▲ 0.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$40,716
Income 2021
$46,956
▲ 15.3% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 12,685
Born Overseas 2,388

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

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 6,464
English 5,762
Irish 1,608
Scottish 1,258
Australian Aboriginal 1,049
Maltese 761
Italian 564
German 502
Dutch 299
Filipino 264

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

9,228
Both parents born in Australia
3,638
Both parents born overseas
2,133
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
54.5%
No Religion
35.9%
Islam
1.3%
Hinduism
1.1%
Buddhism
0.8%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,213 (7.7%)
5-14 years
2,407 (15.3%)
15-19 years
1,092 (6.9%)
20-24 years
1,061 (6.7%)
25-34 years
2,396 (15.2%)
35-44 years
2,155 (13.7%)
45-54 years
2,024 (12.8%)
55-64 years
1,856 (11.8%)
65-74 years
1,070 (6.8%)
75-84 years
406 (2.6%)
85+ years
94 (0.6%)

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