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Erskine Park

NSW 2759 • Greater Sydney

6,486
Population (2021)
$47,112
Median Income
8.39 km²
Area
62m
Elevation
Family-FriendlyWestern SydneySuburbanAffordableParks

About Erskine Park

Erskine Park is a family-oriented suburb in Western Sydney, located within the Penrith local government area approximately 45 kilometres from the Sydney CBD. With a population of around 6,500 residents, this predominantly residential suburb features spacious homes on quiet, leafy streets. The community has a young demographic profile with many families and a strong Australian-born population.

The suburb offers a peaceful suburban lifestyle with numerous parks, playgrounds, and sporting facilities. Residents have access to local shops and schools, while larger retail centres at St Marys and Mount Druitt are nearby. Erskine Park particularly appeals to young families seeking affordable housing with good-sized blocks in a safe, established neighbourhood within commuting distance of major employment hubs.

Erskine Park falls under postcode 2759 and is governed by Penrith Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Badgerys Creek electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2759
Urban Area
Penrith - South
LGA
Penrith
Federal Electorate
Mcmahon
State Electorate
Badgerys Creek
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.81°, 150.80°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
8.39 km²
Elevation
62m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

St Marys
5 km
T1 Western Line + Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport
Mount Druitt
6 km
T1 Western Line

Bus Services

  • 775 — Mount Druitt to Penrith via Erskine Park 15-20 min to station

Commute to Sydney

Distance
45 km
By Train
55-65 min (bus to St Marys + T1 line)
By Car (Peak)
50-70 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
40-50 min

🛣️ Bus connections to St Marys and Mount Druitt stations. Future Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport line will enhance connectivity from St Marys.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Residential suburb with local shops. Most residents drive to stations and shopping centres.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$450
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
3.2 people
Median Age
37 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,436
Census 2021
6,486
▲ 0.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$40,612
Income 2021
$47,112
▲ 16.0% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,586
Born Overseas 1,655

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Philippines 249
  • 2. New Zealand 152
  • 3. England 121
  • 4. India 116
  • 5. Fiji 72
  • 6. Egypt 67
  • 7. Iraq 55
  • 8. Sri Lanka 49
  • 9. Pakistan 45
  • 10. Malta 33
  • 11. South Africa 32
  • 12. Lebanon 31
  • 13. Afghanistan 30
  • 14. Ireland 25
  • 15. Samoa 25

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,044
English 1,744
Irish 426
Filipino 401
Scottish 349
Maltese 348
Italian 317
Indian 196
Australian Aboriginal 190
German 159

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,752
Both parents born in Australia
2,636
Both parents born overseas
837
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
62.7%
No Religion
23.5%
Islam
5.0%
Hinduism
2.0%
Buddhism
0.7%
Sikhism
0.7%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
376 (5.8%)
5-14 years
844 (13.0%)
15-19 years
478 (7.4%)
20-24 years
471 (7.3%)
25-34 years
917 (14.1%)
35-44 years
831 (12.8%)
45-54 years
866 (13.4%)
55-64 years
1,015 (15.6%)
65-74 years
506 (7.8%)
75-84 years
142 (2.2%)
85+ years
42 (0.6%)

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