Caddens, NSW 2747 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Caddens is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2747, home to 3,487 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Blacktown local government area and roughly 45 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,487
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $2,592 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,053 /week
- Median family income
- $2,714 /week
- Average household size
- 3.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Penrith
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lindsay
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $560 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,817
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Claremont Meadows Public School
- Kingswood Public School
- Putland School
- Orchard Hills Public School
- Kurrambee School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 17 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 73 bus stops
- Cadda Ridge Dr After Sunburst Dr
- Cadda Ridge Dr Opp Sunburst Dr
- O'Connell St Opp Starline Dr
- O'Connell St At Fouad Way
- Cadda Ridge Dr Before Ghera Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 3 restaurants
- 50 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 8 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 44.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 99.8% of the 1,495 resolvable premises in Caddens. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 99.8%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.1%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,542 across postcode 2747 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,105 violent offences, 832 theft, 417 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Caddens?
Caddens (NSW 2747) had 3,487 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Penrith local government area.
What is the median rent in Caddens?
The median advertised rent in Caddens is $560/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Caddens?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Caddens covering government sectors. Nearest include: Claremont Meadows Public School (0.9 km), Kingswood Public School (1.4 km), Putland School (1.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Caddens?
Caddens is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (99.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Caddens?
Across postcode 2747, 3,542 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,105), theft (832), property damage (417). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Caddens?
In Caddens, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (44.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Caddens?
73 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Caddens centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 17 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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