Colyton NSW 2760

Suburb

Suburb Summary

Colyton is a residential suburb in Sydney’s Outer West, NSW 2760, within the Penrith City Council area. It has a population of 8,439 and a median age of 35. Housing is overwhelmingly separate houses, making it attractive for families seeking established suburban living. Colyton is served by nearby T1 and T5 rail connections, many bus services, and typical CBD travel times of about 80 minutes by public transport or 40 minutes by car. The area is urban and built-up, with 15.36% canopy cover. Household income is generally below average. Major shopping destinations nearby include Westfield Penrith and St Marys Village Centre.

PART 1
Geographic Profile

Property Type Mix

The mix of houses and apartments that make up the Colyton NSW 2760 property market, and the sale price range each achieved over the past 12 months.

Houses vs Apartments
94.3%
0.7%
5%
Houses (94.3%)
Apartments (0.7%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (5%)
House Price Range$220k–$2MPast 12 months

Major Road Frontage & Noise

How close Colyton NSW 2760 properties sit to major roads or rail, and how much traffic noise that brings compared to properties set back from them.

Road & rail proximity
7.1%
21.5%
71.4%
On a major road (7.1%)
Near a major road
Away from major road or rail
Major Roads in Colyton
GREAT WESTERN HWY3.8% of suburb properties
HEWITT ST1.9% of suburb properties
ROPER RD1.4% of suburb properties

Public Transport

Train, metro, light rail, ferry and B-Line services accessible from Colyton NSW 2760.

Services in Colyton NSW 2760
Mount Druitt
St Marys

Schools

Primary and secondary school catchments serving Colyton NSW 2760, with star ratings and the share of suburb dwellings each catchment covers.

Primary School
Bennett Road Public School
Developing level99.9% of suburb properties in catchment
Primary School
Oxley Park Public School
Developing level0.1% of suburb properties in catchment
Secondary School
Colyton High School
Developing level100% of suburb properties in catchment
PART 2
Houses

"Houses" in this report includes detached houses, duplexes, and terraces.

Land Topography

How house lots across Colyton NSW 2760 sit relative to street level — topography that affects drainage, flood risk, privacy, and build cost.

High-side vs low-side lots
High-sideFlatLow-side
3.3%
95.5%
1.2%
High-side (1m above)
Flat
Low-side (1m below)

Risks & Overlays

See which key planning overlays and environmental risks affect this suburb before you buy.

Heritage
0.1%
Of houses affected
Bushfire
2.5%
Of houses affected
Flood
0%
Of houses affected
High voltage power line
0%
Of houses affected

Train Station Proximity

The share of Colyton NSW 2760 houses within easy walking distance (1.2km) of a train station.

Houses within 1.2km of train station0%Of all houses

Median Price Trend - Houses

The 20-year trend in median house sale prices across Colyton NSW 2760, tracked separately from apartments.

Colyton House Median
$500k$1M$1.5M$2M$118k · 1996$130k · 1997$130k · 1998$147k · 1999$169k · 2000$195k · 2001$235k · 2002$279k · 2003$297k · 2004$270k · 2005$280k · 2006$276k · 2007$275k · 2008$300k · 2009$315k · 2010$332k · 2011$331k · 2012$361k · 2013$425k · 2014$540k · 2015$570k · 2016$640k · 2017$615k · 2018$580k · 2019$645k · 2020$751k · 2021$800k · 2022$830k · 2023$933k · 2024$1M · 2025$1.2M · 202619962003201120182026

Land & Property Feature Metrics

Typical land characteristics and common property features across Colyton NSW 2760.

Median land value$677kOf houses affected
Median lot frontage16.5mOf houses affected
Median land size620m²Of houses affected
Houses with a pool5.3%Of houses affected

Pocket Price Distribution

How property prices vary across the different pockets of Colyton NSW 2760, and how each pocket compares.

Median house price$1.2MDerived from sales
House sales67Past 12 months
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PART 3
Apartments

Apartment Projects

Where apartment projects are concentrated across Colyton NSW 2760, with project-level sales context.

Median apartment priceDerived from sales
Apartment sales0Past 12 months

Median Rent

The median weekly rent for apartments in Colyton NSW 2760.

Median apartment rent$483Per week

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects in Colyton NSW 2760, ranked by number of lots.

1
62 GREAT WESTERN HWY, COLYTON NSW 2760Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
2
36 GREAT WESTERN HWY, COLYTON NSW 2760Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
3
5 CARPENTER ST, COLYTON NSW 2760Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
4
3 ARTHUR PL, COLYTON NSW 2760Small project (<20 lots)
5
60 HEWITT ST, COLYTON NSW 2760Small project (<20 lots)
PART 4
Community Profile

Top 3 Occupations

The most common occupations among Colyton NSW 2760 residents.

Clerical and Administrative Workers20%
Machinery Operators and Drivers20%
Managers10%

Key Demographics & Tenure

Median age, household income, and the renter-versus-owner split that shape the Colyton NSW 2760 community.

Median age36Years
Median income$1,757Household / week
Renters vs owner-occupiers
RentersOwner-occupiers
30%
70%
Renters
Owner-occupiers

Household Composition

How households are made up across Colyton NSW 2760 — from families with children to couples and single-person homes.

Household type
Married with children69.1%
Married without children29.4%
Other1.6%

Top 5 Birth Countries

The leading countries of birth among Colyton NSW 2760 residents, reflecting the suburb's cultural diversity.

Country of birth
Australia66.8%
New_Zealand3%
Philippines2.4%
England2.1%
China0.4%

Religion

The most common religious affiliations reported by Colyton NSW 2760 residents.

Top 3 religious affiliations
Christianity61.5%
No Religion8.7%
Islam4.7%

Crime in Colyton NSW 2760

How safe is Colyton NSW 2760? A local safety rating based on recorded crime rates in the area.

Suburb safety rating
The suburb safety rating is calculated by knest.ai based on crime statistics in NSW by BOCSAR.

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Living in Colyton NSW 2760: Suburb Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living in and buying property in Colyton NSW 2760 — lifestyle, transport, schools, and the housing market.

Note: Data is sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census data and knest.ai internal statistical data.

Is Colyton NSW 2760 a good suburb for families?

Colyton NSW 2760 is a solid rather than standout suburb for families. The biggest reason is practical fit: around 98% of homes are separate houses, the average household size is 2.9 people, and children make up a meaningful share of the population, with about 6.8% aged 0 to 4 and 14.3% aged 5 to 14. That gives Colyton a genuine family-household base rather than a mainly apartment or transient feel. School ratings are also a relative strength here, with both primary and secondary sitting at 6 out of 5 in the supplied data, which points to stronger schooling appeal than many buyers may expect at this price point. The trade-off is that safety is rated 1 out of 5, so I would not describe Colyton as one of Sydney’s more reassuring or polished family-friendly suburbs without qualification. For buyers prioritising house space, yard potential and school access, it can still be a good suburb for families, but those especially focused on peace of mind and a more refined streetscape may compare it with nearby alternatives.

What is it like to live in Colyton NSW 2760?

Living in Colyton NSW 2760 feels practical, suburban and straightforward rather than lifestyle-led. It sits in Sydney’s Outer West and reads as a residential suburb with a strongly urban, built-up character. In everyday terms, this is the kind of place where buyers usually prioritise house space, routine convenience and value over café culture or a polished village atmosphere. Retail is a moderate 3 out of 5, while walkability is 2 out of 5 and culture is 2 out of 5, so daily errands are manageable but not especially walk-everywhere. Tree canopy is also fairly low at 15.36%, which means Colyton does not have the leafy feel some family buyers look for. That said, some buyers will like the honesty of the suburb. Colyton’s lifestyle suits people who want a more functional base with detached housing rather than a prestige postcode. The trade-off is that the suburb feels more utilitarian than charming, so if you want a greener, more vibrant or more atmospheric Sydney lifestyle, it may feel a bit plain.

Is Colyton NSW 2760 well connected for commuting?

Colyton NSW 2760 is reasonably well connected for commuting, but it is not one of Sydney’s most seamless public transport suburbs. The suburb does not have its own train station, but train access is nearby on the T1 and T5 lines, and bus service is rated as many, which gives commuters workable options. In broad terms, that means Colyton is better connected than outer suburbs that rely heavily on a single mode, but it still asks most buyers to combine bus, car or a short trip to rail. The average commute to the Sydney CBD is about 80 minutes by public transport and 40 minutes by car, which is serviceable for Outer West standards. The trade-off is obvious: commuting from Colyton can take time, especially if your routine depends on the CBD several days a week. There is no metro, no light rail and no ferry option here. For buyers working locally, in Western Sydney, or on a hybrid schedule, Colyton can make sense. For daily CBD commuters chasing speed and simplicity, it is more of a compromise.

Who does Colyton NSW 2760 suit best?

Colyton NSW 2760 suits best buyers who want a detached house in a practical Western Sydney setting rather than an inner-city or prestige lifestyle suburb. The housing mix is very clear, with about 98% separate houses and only around 1% apartments, so Colyton naturally appeals to households wanting more traditional suburban living. The median family income is $1,534 per week and median personal income is $621, while the median age is 35, which suggests a working-age suburb with a broad, everyday owner-occupier and renter mix rather than a heavily executive enclave. About 28.9% of homes are rented, so the area feels lived-in and active rather than tightly held. Occupationally, the suburb leans toward clerical, administrative, machinery operator, driver, technical and trades roles, with managers and professionals at about 16.9%. That points to Colyton being a sensible fit for practical family buyers, tradies and upgraders focused on space and budget discipline. It may suit prestige buyers, apartment-first buyers or those wanting a highly walkable professional hub less well.

What are the pros and cons of living in Colyton NSW 2760?

The main trade-off in Colyton NSW 2760 is that you get house-heavy suburban practicality, but you give up some lifestyle polish and convenience. On the plus side, Colyton offers what many Sydney buyers still chase: a genuine detached-house environment, with about 98% separate homes, moderate retail amenity, many bus services, nearby train access and a drive to the CBD of around 40 minutes on average. For buyers who value land, family-sized housing and a more grounded suburban setting, those are meaningful strengths. The compromises are equally important. Walkability is only 2 out of 5, culture is 2 out of 5, tree canopy is just 15.36%, and the safety rating sits at 1 out of 5. So while Colyton can work well as a practical buying decision, it is not the suburb I would describe as especially vibrant, leafy or easy on foot. Buyers who care most about that trade-off are usually professionals wanting lifestyle energy or families prioritising a calmer feel. Still, for the right buyer, Colyton can represent usable space and realistic value.

What are property prices like in Colyton NSW 2760?

Property prices in Colyton NSW 2760 look mid-range to relatively accessible by Sydney house standards, especially for buyers focused on detached homes. In the last six months, the suburb recorded 33 house sales, with a median house price of $1.18 million, an average of about $1.18 million, a lower quartile around $1.017 million and an upper quartile around $1.27 million. At the top end, recent house sales reached $1.67 million. That tells buyers Colyton is no longer a bargain-basement market, but it still sits at a more attainable level than many house-dominated suburbs closer to the harbour or higher-status school belts. In practical terms, buying property in Colyton means budgeting seriously for a house, but not necessarily entering Sydney’s premium bracket. The trade-off is that the relative affordability comes with a more outer-suburban, built-up setting and a longer CBD commute than more expensive inner and middle-ring locations. For house buyers wanting land and family space, that can still be a fair exchange.