Werrington County

NSW 2747 • Greater Sydney

3,698
Population (2021)
$44,876
Median Income
2.09 km²
Area
$415/wk
Median Rent
SuburbanFamily-FriendlyEstablishedCommuter BeltMid-Range

About Werrington County

Werrington County is a residential suburb on Sydney's outer western fringe, located approximately 54 kilometres west of the Sydney CBD within the City of Penrith local government area. With a population of 3,698 and a median age of 37, the suburb has a settled family character with a mix of owner-occupied homes and a notable Indigenous Australian community making up around 6 per cent of residents. The median household income of around $2,042 per week is slightly above the national average, reflecting a mix of working and middle-class households.

Werrington station on the T1 Western Line sits within the suburb, making public transport to Penrith and onward to Parramatta and the Sydney CBD accessible. The suburb is surrounded by the broader Penrith area's amenities, including Penrith's commercial centre, Nepean River parklands, and the Blue Mountains foothills to the west. Streets are characterised by predominantly detached brick homes with yards, appealing to families seeking space and affordability within Greater Sydney's western corridor.

Werrington County 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
-33.75°, 150.75°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
2.09 km²
Elevation
38m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Werrington
0.5 km
6 min

Bus Services

  • Busways local routes — Penrith / St Marys 10-15 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
54 km
By Train
~80 min to Central Station via T1 Western Line (change at Penrith or direct)
By Car (Peak)
60-90 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
50-65 min

🛣️ Werrington station is walkable; M4/Western Motorway access nearby

Walkability Car-Dependent

Quiet residential streets with limited walkable amenities; car or train required for most errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 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 Werrington County by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Werrington County Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$415
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
37 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,645
Census 2021
3,698
1.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$38,948
Income 2021
$44,876
15.2% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,924
Born Overseas 606

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 110
  • 2. New Zealand 76
  • 3. India 56
  • 4. Philippines 37
  • 5. Scotland 29
  • 6. China 17
  • 7. Italy 15
  • 8. Thailand 15
  • 9. Fiji 13
  • 10. Indonesia 13

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,458
English 1,348
Irish 386
Scottish 313
Australian Aboriginal 226
Maltese 123
Italian 112
German 107
Indian 82
Maori 63

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,146
Both parents born in Australia
860
Both parents born overseas
503
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
55.4%
No Religion
34.0%
Islam
1.4%
Hinduism
1.2%
Buddhism
0.7%
Sikhism
0.6%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
244 (6.6%)
5-14 years
499 (13.5%)
15-19 years
189 (5.1%)
20-24 years
229 (6.2%)
25-34 years
533 (14.4%)
35-44 years
547 (14.8%)
45-54 years
422 (11.4%)
55-64 years
413 (11.2%)
65-74 years
443 (12.0%)
75-84 years
128 (3.5%)
85+ years
45 (1.2%)

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