Werrington Downs
NSW 2747 • Greater Sydney
About Werrington Downs
Werrington Downs is a family-oriented suburb in Sydney's outer west, located within the City of Penrith approximately 50 kilometres from the CBD. Home to around 3,200 residents across just over 1 square kilometre, it developed primarily in the 1980s-90s as part of the Werrington urban expansion. The suburb sits at 46 metres elevation and offers a quieter residential environment away from major roads.
The area features quality schools including Werrington County Public School and access to Western Sydney University's Kingswood campus nearby. Shopping needs are met by local centres and the larger Westfield Penrith. Train services from Werrington station connect residents to the Sydney CBD, while the M4 motorway provides road access. The suburb attracts young families and professionals working in the growing Western Sydney employment corridors, offering larger homes at more accessible prices than inner Sydney.
Werrington Downs falls under postcode 2747 and is governed by Penrith Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Penrith electorate.
Location
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Schools
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54-94 Gascoine Street
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Cambridge Gardens Public School ICSEA 965Trinity Drive
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Cambridge Park High School ICSEA 916Harrow Rd
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Cambridge Park Public School ICSEA 926Oxford St
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Claremont Meadows Public School ICSEA 1012Sunflower Drive
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 110
- 2. India 48
- 3. New Zealand 36
- 4. Philippines 31
- 5. Lebanon 28
- 6. Scotland 15
- 7. Malta 14
- 8. Egypt 10
- 9. Ireland 10
- 10. Samoa 10
- 11. Bangladesh 8
- 12. Chile 8
- 13. Pakistan 8
- 14. Germany 7
- 15. Iran 7
Ancestry 2021 Census
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