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Werrington Downs Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Werrington Downs Compares
Werrington Downs vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Werrington Downs | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,139 +NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $425 ≈NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 36 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 2747 covers Werrington Downs, an inland suburb of Sydney about 47 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Penrith.
According to the 2021 Census, Werrington Downs has a population of 3,221 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $2,139, above the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 214 (6.6% of residents).
Housing in Werrington Downs includes a median weekly rent of $425, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 1,099 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 83.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Werrington Downs scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Werrington Downs is part of the Penrith statistical area in New South Wales.
Werrington Downs Details
| Postcode | 2747 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 3,221 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,139/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $922/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $425 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 1.1 km² |
| Population Density | 2904/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,099 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 214 (6.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -33.7391 |
| Longitude | 150.7273 |
| Distance from Sydney | 47 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains |
| Area (SA3) | Penrith |
| Local Government | Penrith |
| Federal Electorate | Lindsay |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 715 (22.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 344 (10.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 979 (30.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 770 (23.9%) |
| 65+ years | 411 (12.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 312 (9.7%) |
| Arthritis | 272 (8.4%) |
| Diabetes | 188 (5.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 132 (4.1%) |
| Cancer | 92 (2.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 53 (1.6%) |
| Dementia | 18 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 34 (3.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 304 (28.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 461 (42.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 282 (26.1%) |
Suburbs Near Werrington Downs
Same Postcode (2747)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.