Caddens suburb profile
Caddens is a relatively new, family-oriented suburb on the western edge of Penrith in Greater Western Sydney, characterised by clusters of modern detached homes on suburban blocks and quiet, tree-lined streets. The neighbourhood is built around small parks and playgrounds and suits households looking for contemporary housing away from older inner suburbs. Everyday needs are met by nearby convenience centres while arterial roads and easy access to Penrith's rail services connect residents to employment and education hubs. Caddens appeals to families and professionals who want a residential, low-traffic setting with ready access to the city's shops and services.
Caddens property market performance
Caddens has relatively few recent property sales, so there isn't enough data to publish reliable median prices for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values rose a solid 8.2% over the last 12 months.
Sales activity over the past three months recorded eight house sales; there were not enough unit sales to report a count or days on market. Houses sold in a median of 30 days over the last 12 months.
The rental market in Caddens saw house rents average $880 a week, up a modest 4.1% over the last 12 months. Unit rental figures are not available.
| Houses | Units | |
|---|---|---|
Median price Past 3 months | N/A | N/A |
Change in value Past 12 months | 8.2% | N/A |
Sold Past 3 months | 8 | N/A |
Median days on market Past 12 months | 30 | N/A |
Average rent Past 12 months | $880 | N/A |
Change in rent Past 12 months | 4.1% | N/A |
Caddens demographics
Families with children make up the biggest share in Caddens, with about two-thirds of families (67.4%) being couple families with children. The suburb is home to 3,487 people, the median age is 33, and the median household income is $2,592 a week, roughly $134,784 a year.
Couple families without children account for 23.6% of families, one-parent families 8.1%, and other families 0.9%. Together, couple families with and without children make up about 91.0% of all families in the area.
Homes in Caddens are predominantly owner-occupied: about 82.2% are owned (72.1% with a mortgage and 10.1% owned outright), while 17.8% are rented.
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