Suburb Property Profile: Werrington, NSW 2747
Located approximately 49km west of Sydney's CBD, Werrington sits within the City of Penrith, in Greater Western Sydney. Established in 1806, the suburb has a genuinely diverse, multicultural community and is home to the Western Sydney University Werrington campus, giving it a youthful, academic character alongside its longer settlement history. Here's our comprehensive guide to the area.
Location Demographics
The population of Werrington sits at 5,328 according to the 2021 Census, up an impressive 32.2% from 4,031 in 2016. The predominant age group is 30–39, and most residents hold a Certificate-level qualification, reflecting a working, family-oriented community across the suburb's 4.45 square kilometres.
Travel & Infrastructure
Werrington has its own train station on the T1 Western Line, providing direct services into Sydney's CBD in around 54 minutes. Bus services also connect the suburb to Penrith Station, and by car, the drive to the city typically takes 45 minutes off-peak, extending to 60–75 minutes during peak hours.
Shopping
Werrington offers convenient access to both Penrith and St Marys commercial centres, each within a 10-minute drive, giving residents a genuine choice of broader retail without needing to travel far.
Schools & Recreation
Werrington's Western Sydney University campus gives the suburb a distinctly academic presence, drawing students alongside its established family population.
Local Amenities
Werrington Lakes and the nearby Nepean River give residents genuine recreational green space, alongside local parks and sporting fields spread throughout the suburb. The combination of affordable housing, strong transport links via the train station, and proximity to Penrith's broader amenities continues to draw young families and students to the area.
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