Cranebrook at a glance
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
15.8k
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Cranebrook.
The postcode for Cranebrook is 2749 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Cranebrook (2749) sits in the Penrith region of NSW.
Cranebrook has roughly 15,779 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Cranebrook scores 14/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cranebrook's population at 15,779, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
15,779
Median age
33
Family households
81%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$410/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
15,779
Median age: 33
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Safety
Crime and safety.
710
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
14
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cranebrook.
Local schools for Cranebrook
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Government School Catchment
Cranebrook High School
Braddock Public School
Samuel Terry Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Cranebrook.
- What is the Cranebrook postcode?
- Cranebrook is in the 2749 postcode, in NSW, in the Penrith City Council region.
- Where is Cranebrook?
- Cranebrook is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2749. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Penrith City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cranebrook?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $410.
- What schools are in Cranebrook?
- There are 20 schools serving Cranebrook on this page, including Cranebrook High School, Braddock Public School, Samuel Terry Public School.
- How walkable is Cranebrook?
- Cranebrook has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Cranebrook?
- Cranebrook is close to Jordan Springs, Cambridge Gardens, Werrington Downs, Llandilo, Cambridge Park.
- What is the population of Cranebrook?
- The population of Cranebrook is approximately 15,779 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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