Luddenham, NSW 2745 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Luddenham is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2745, home to 1,927 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Wollondilly local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 50 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,927
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $2,968 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,007 /week
- Median family income
- $2,890 /week
- Average household size
- 3.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Penrith
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lindsay
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $480 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,000
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Luddenham Public School
- Wallacia Public School
- Mulgoa Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Luddenham Public School, The Northern Rd
- Holy Family Primary School, Willowdene Av
- Park Rd At Campbell St
- Adams Rd Before Willmington Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 1 restaurant
- 8 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
- 4 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), 49.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 39.7% of the 701 resolvable premises in Luddenham. 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: 39.7%
- Fibre to the Curb: 14.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 19.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 25.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 859 across postcode 2745 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 298 violent offences, 187 theft, 119 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Luddenham?
Luddenham (NSW 2745) had 1,927 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Penrith local government area.
What is the median rent in Luddenham?
The median advertised rent in Luddenham is $480/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Luddenham?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Luddenham covering government sectors. Nearest include: Luddenham Public School (0.4 km), Wallacia Public School (4.8 km), Mulgoa Public School (5.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Luddenham?
Luddenham is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (39.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Luddenham?
Across postcode 2745, 859 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (298), theft (187), property damage (119). 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 Luddenham?
In Luddenham, 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 (49.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Luddenham?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Luddenham centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 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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