Moving to Luddenham NSW 2745
What the official numbers say about living in Luddenham — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $480 a week, against a median household income of $2,968 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Luddenham grew 29% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,496 → 1,927 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: Italy, Malta, England; most spoken languages besides English: Arabic, Italian, Croatian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Luddenham sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (60% of workers), while 38% work from home.
Nearest train station: Kingswood, 11.8 km north.
Nearest airport: Western Sydney International Airport, 2.3 km south.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 46 km away in a straight line.
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Luddenham, most often seen first: Common Myna · Southern Magpie-lark · Pacific Black Duck · Common Starling · Australian Wood Duck · Coastal New South Wales Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Luddenham, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luddenham here | 1,927 | — | 10/10 | 7% |
| Mulgoa | 2,044 | — | 9/10 | 47% |
| Kemps Creek | 2,121 | — | 5/10 | 10% |
| Bringelly | 2,433 | — | 6/10 | 11% |
| Wallacia | 1,711 | — | 6/10 | 29% |
| Orchard Hills | 1,798 | — | 7/10 | 21% |
| Glenmore Park | 25,021 | — | 9/10 | 7% |
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 2745 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Luddenham profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $480 a week.
The population grew 29% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,496 people to 1,927. It sits about 46 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Penrith council, and the federal seat is Lindsay.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Luddenham vs Mulgoa · Luddenham vs Kemps Creek.
Nearby guides: Mulgoa · Kemps Creek · Bringelly · Wallacia · Orchard Hills · Glenmore Park.
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