Cranebrook, NSW 2749 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Cranebrook is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2749, home to 15,779 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Penrith local government area and roughly 52 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 15,779
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $2,108 /week
- Median personal income
- $903 /week
- Median family income
- $2,300 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- 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
- $410 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Henry Fulton Public School
- Samuel Terry Public School
- Penrith Lakes Environmental Education Centre
- Braddock Public School
- Cranebrook High School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 4 bus stops
- Cranebrook Rd At Church Lane
- Cranebrook Rd Opp Church Lane
- Church St Opp East Wilchard Rd
- Church St At East Wilchard Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
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), 51.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 97.3% of the 5,706 resolvable premises in Cranebrook. 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: 97.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 2.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 686 across postcode 2749 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 22% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 231 violent offences, 114 theft, 87 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cranebrook?
Cranebrook (NSW 2749) had 15,779 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 Cranebrook?
The median advertised rent in Cranebrook is $410/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Cranebrook?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Cranebrook covering government sectors. Nearest include: Henry Fulton Public School (2.1 km), Samuel Terry Public School (2.4 km), Penrith Lakes Environmental Education Centre (2.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Cranebrook?
Cranebrook is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (97.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Cranebrook?
Across postcode 2749, 686 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (231), theft (114), property damage (87). 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 Cranebrook?
In Cranebrook, 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 (51.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Cranebrook?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Cranebrook centroid. 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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