Moving to Cranebrook NSW 2749
What the official numbers say about living in Cranebrook — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $410 a week, against a median personal income of $2,108 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Cranebrook grew 7% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (14,721 → 15,779 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, India; most spoken languages besides English: Arabic, Mandarin, Spanish.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Cranebrook sits around the national average (decile 5 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (66% of workers), while 32% work from home.
Nearest train station: Penrith, about 3.8 km away.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 49 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 9 schools · 9 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 14 parks — see them all on the Cranebrook profile.
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Penrith — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Lindsay — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2749 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Cranebrook profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
Common questions
What is rent like in Cranebrook?
The census median rent is $410 a week.
Is Cranebrook growing?
Population went from 14,721 (2011) to 15,779 (2021) — up 7% over the decade.
How far is Cranebrook from the city?
About 49 km straight-line from the Sydney CBD, with Penrith station roughly 3.8 km away.
Which council area is Cranebrook in?
Cranebrook falls under Penrith council and the federal electorate of Lindsay.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Cranebrook vs Jordan Springs · Cranebrook vs Penrith.
Nearby guides: Jordan Springs · Penrith · South Penrith · Emu Plains · Glenmore Park · St Marys.