New South Wales location profile
Castlereagh NSW 2749
Castlereagh is a semi-rural suburb on the Nepean River within the City of Penrith, known for acreage properties, equestrian activity and open farmland. It offers a quiet, country feel with easy access to Penrith’s major shopping, health and entertainment hubs.
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Why families consider Castlereagh
Low-density, family-oriented and outdoorsy, with many long-term residents on larger lots and hobby farms. Lifestyle revolves around river activities, equestrian pursuits and nearby Penrith amenities rather than an urban main street.
Amenities & services
- Westfield Penrith
- Nepean Village (Penrith)
- Cranebrook Village Shopping Centre
- Jordan Springs Shopping Centre
- Nepean Hospital (Kingswood)
- Nepean Private Hospital (Kingswood)
- Dining along High Street, Penrith and the Nepean River East Bank precinct
- Penrith City Library – 601 High St, Penrith
- St Marys Library – 207–209 Queen St, St Marys
- Hawkesbury Central Library – 300 George St, Windsor
- Richmond Branch Library – 29 West Market St, Richmond
Transport & connectivity
- Penrith railway station (T1 Western Line, Blue Mountains Line)
- Emu Plains railway station
- Busways services via Castlereagh Road linking to Penrith CBD and Cranebrook
- Castlereagh Road
- Great Western Highway (A32)
- M4 Motorway
- The Northern Road (A9)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Sydney International Regatta Centre (rowing, cycling, running)
- Penrith Whitewater Stadium
- Great River Walk (Nepean River)
- Nepean Rowing Club and riverside recreation
- Panthers Penrith Leagues Club & entertainment precinct
- Ripples Penrith (aquatic centre)
- Castlereagh Nature Reserve
- Agnes Banks Nature Reserve
- Sydney International Regatta Centre & Penrith Lakes Parklands
- Yellomundee Regional Park
- Nepean River foreshore and reserves
Education context
Limited within Castlereagh itself; multiple long day care, preschool and OOSH options available nearby in Cranebrook, Jordan Springs and Penrith.
- Western Sydney University – Hawkesbury Campus (Richmond/Agnes Banks)
- Western Sydney University – Penrith Campus (Kingswood/Werrington)
- University of Sydney – Westmead Health & Education Precinct