Suburb comparison
Kingswood vs South Penrith — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Kingswood 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
Kingswood
2747
Penrith
South Penrith
2750
Choose Kingswood if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- School options within walking distance matter
Choose South Penrith if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- South Penrith leads on 4 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Kingswood or South Penrith more expensive?
- South Penrith has the higher median house price ($951K) compared with $904K in Kingswood.
- Which is better for renters — Kingswood or South Penrith?
- Median weekly rent is $600/wk in Kingswood and $580/wk in South Penrith, making South Penrith the more affordable rental market.
- Is Kingswood 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 Kingswood vs South Penrith?
- Kingswood has 14 schools in the postcode, and South Penrith has 11. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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