New South Wales location profile

Kingswood NSW 2747

Kingswood is a well-connected Western Sydney suburb known for its major health and education precincts, including Nepean Hospital and Western Sydney University. It offers a practical lifestyle with growing density around the station, while remaining close to Penrith’s larger shopping, sport and entertainment hubs.

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Why families consider Kingswood

A diverse mix of students, healthcare workers and long-term families, with increasing young professionals attracted by transport and affordability. Housing ranges from older weatherboards and post-war cottages to townhouses and newer apartments near the station and hospital.

Amenities & services

Nepean Hospital (tertiary public hospital)
Nepean Private Hospital
Local shops and cafes near Kingswood Station (Great Western Hwy & Bringelly Rd)
Westfield Penrith (nearby)
Nepean Village shopping centre (nearby)
Penrith City Library – 601 High St, Penrith
Western Sydney University Penrith (Kingswood) Campus Library – Second Ave, Kingswood

Transport & connectivity

Kingswood railway station (T1 Western Line)
Local Busways services linking Penrith, Werrington, St Marys and Mount Druitt
Great Western Highway (A44), M4 Motorway, The Northern Road (A9)

Lifestyle & recreation

Hickey’s Lane Sporting Complex
BlueBet Stadium (Penrith Stadium) nearby
Penrith Panthers entertainment precinct nearby
Great River Walk (Nepean River) nearby
Chapman Gardens (Kingswood)
Werrington Lakes Reserve (nearby)
Jamison Park (nearby)
Great River Walk parklands (Nepean River)

Education context

Multiple long day care and preschool options around the hospital and station precincts; generally good availability for 2–5 year olds, with waitlists common for infant rooms and peak days.

Western Sydney University – Penrith (Kingswood) campus
TAFE NSW – Nepean, Kingswood campus
University of Sydney Nepean Clinical School – at Nepean Hospital