Suburb comparison
Glenmore Park vs South Penrith — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Glenmore Park commands a $180K premium on median property price over South Penrith; South Penrith is $135/wk cheaper per week to rent; South Penrith has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Penrith
Glenmore Park
2745
Penrith
South Penrith
2750
Choose Glenmore Park if...
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- Glenmore Park leads on 3 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Choose South Penrith if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
- South Penrith leads on 3 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Glenmore Park or South Penrith more expensive?
- Glenmore Park has the higher median house price ($1.13M) compared with $951K in South Penrith.
- Which is better for renters — Glenmore Park or South Penrith?
- Median weekly rent is $715/wk in Glenmore Park and $580/wk in South Penrith, making South Penrith the more affordable rental market.
- Is Glenmore Park or South Penrith at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Glenmore Park vs South Penrith?
- Glenmore Park has 9 schools in the postcode, and South Penrith has 11. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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