Colyton
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Colyton, NSW 2760.
About Colyton
Welcome to Colyton
Colyton sits in Sydney's outer west, part of the Penrith local government area and roughly 45 kilometres from the CBD. It's a solidly residential pocket bordered by St Marys, Oxley Park, Whalan and Mount Druitt, known for its quiet streets of freestanding houses and its practical, no-fuss appeal to families and first-home buyers alike.
With a population of around 8,770 and a median age of 36, Colyton has the feel of an established family suburb rather than a transient rental market. It suits buyers after a house with a yard, easy access to Western Sydney's transport and employment corridors, and a price point that's still more attainable than much of Sydney's established west.
Housing & architecture
Colyton is overwhelmingly a house suburb — current listings are 100% houses, with barely any unit stock to speak of. The streetscape is typical of Western Sydney's post-war and 1970s-80s growth era, with brick veneer homes on generous blocks, many since renovated or extended by owner-occupiers. It's a suburb built for families rather than investors chasing apartment yields, and that shows in the consistency of the housing stock from street to street.
Buyers will find a mix of original three-bedroom homes alongside updated and knock-down-rebuild properties, giving some variety in condition and price even though the dwelling type stays largely the same.
The property market
The median house price in Colyton currently sits at $1.07 million, following recent growth of 16.7% — a strong run that reflects the broader demand pushing into Western Sydney's more affordable suburbs. For renters, the median asking rent is $600 a week, putting Colyton within reach of tenants priced out of areas closer to the city or the Blue Mountains foothills.
That growth figure is worth noting for both buyers and sellers: it suggests Colyton has moved past its reputation as one of the cheaper corners of Penrith LGA, with prices increasingly reflecting its convenient location near St Marys and the broader Mount Druitt commercial precinct.
Getting around
Colyton's location just south of the Great Western Highway and close to St Marys makes commuting relatively straightforward. St Marys station, on the Sydney Trains T1 Western Line, is the nearest rail link, giving residents a direct run into Parramatta and the CBD without needing to drive into St Marys itself for most trips. The M4 Motorway is also within easy reach, useful for anyone working further west toward Penrith or east toward Parramatta and beyond.
Local bus services connect Colyton to St Marys, Mount Druitt and surrounding suburbs, filling in the gaps for residents without a car, while the suburb's grid-like street layout makes for easy local driving between Oxley Park, Whalan and the Mount Druitt town centre.
Schools & families
Bennett Road Public School serves the local community and is a key drawcard for families choosing Colyton, offering a nearby option without the need for a lengthy school run. The surrounding suburbs also host a range of public and Catholic primary and secondary options, typical of this part of the Penrith LGA, giving parents reasonable choice without having to travel far.
With a median age of 36, Colyton skews toward established households and young families rather than students or downsizers, and the suburb's amenities and school catchments reflect that family-first character.
Shopping & lifestyle
Colyton doesn't have a major retail strip of its own, but that's rarely an issue given its position between St Marys and Mount Druitt. St Marys town centre, a short trip away, offers everyday shopping, cafes and services, while Mount Druitt's larger shopping centre provides a broader retail and dining offering including major supermarkets and speciality stores.
For day-to-day life, residents lean on these neighbouring centres along with local parks and sporting facilities dotted through Colyton and Oxley Park, making it a suburb where life is lived as much in the surrounding network of St Marys, Whalan and Mount Druitt as within Colyton's own borders.
Market snapshot
Colyton property market
Median sale price
$1.07m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$600
per week
Gross rental yield
2.9%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$863k
Median
$1.07m
Premium
$1.32m
Days on market
18
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
60
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +8.3% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Colyton, NSW 2760.
Population
8,770
residents (2021)
Median age
36
years
Household income
$1,539
median, per week
Median rent
$380
per week
Median mortgage
$1,950
per month
Mortgage / income
29%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Colyton
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Colyton
$1.07m
18 Ball Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.46m
27 Burford Street
Sold ~July 2026
$900k
5 Dollin Street
Sold ~July 2026
$975k
136A Carpenter Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.15m
52 Ball Street
Sold ~July 2026
$620k
13 Dalton Street
Sold ~June 2026
$1.20m
10 Martin Grove
Sold ~June 2026
$1.15m
13 Gerring Street
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Colyton suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Colyton?
The median house price in Colyton, NSW is $1.07m for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 16.7%.
How much is rent in Colyton?
The median weekly rent in Colyton is around $600 per week.
Is Colyton a good place to live?
Colyton is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia 43 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the City of Penrith. Colyton is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 8,770 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Colyton?
Colyton has a population of 8,770 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 36.
What schools are in Colyton?
There is 1 school in or near Colyton, including Bennett Road Public School.
How long do homes take to sell in Colyton?
Properties in Colyton take around 18 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Colyton?
Entry-level properties in Colyton start around $863k, while premium homes reach $1.32m.
What suburbs are near Colyton?
Suburbs near Colyton include Oxley Park, St Marys, Whalan, Marys and Druitt.
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