Suburb comparison
Kingswood vs Penrith — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Kingswood has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
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Penrith
Kingswood
2747
Penrith
Penrith
2750
Choose Kingswood if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- School options within walking distance matter
- Kingswood leads on 3 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Choose Penrith if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- Penrith leads on 3 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Kingswood or Penrith more expensive?
- Penrith has the higher median house price ($932K) compared with $904K in Kingswood.
- Which is better for renters — Kingswood or Penrith?
- Median weekly rent is $600/wk in Kingswood and $580/wk in Penrith, making Penrith the more affordable rental market.
- Is Kingswood or 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 Kingswood vs Penrith?
- Kingswood has 14 schools in the postcode, and Penrith has 11. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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