Erskine Park

Lifestyle

A small and tranquil suburb in Sydney’s Western Suburbs, Erskine Park is only a 20 minute drive from Parramatta, Sydney’s latest up and coming CBD, and positioned near the foothills of the stunning Blue Mountains.

Nestled between St Clair and Eastern Creek, Erskine Park is 15 kilometres east of Penrith and 42 kilometres west of Sydney’s CBD. Although a relatively small area compared to other Sydney suburbs, Erskine Park has plenty to offer residents. A predominantly residential suburb with an abundance of green open spaces, Erskine Park is a family-friendly neighbourhood with the feel of a regional township. With plenty of decent family homes on offer and within easy distance to Parramatta and other town centres, Erskine Park is a great suburb for growing families and commuters.

Erskine Park Industrial Estate, positioned on the southern outskirts of Erskine Park offers functional warehouse and office space in Western Sydney's evolving industrial precinct.
Erskine Park is named after James Erskine, who was granted land in this area in the early days of the colony. The suburb was later established in 1982. James Erskine Public School, the local school is named in James Erskine’s honour.

Clean, green and beautifully kept, Erskine Park is a suburban retreat that young professionals and families of all shapes and sizes call home.

People

Erskine Park is a quaint suburb of only 7,000 residents; the median age is 34. Neighbours are warm and welcoming and there’s a strong sense of community. 75% of the residents are made up of young and maturing families with children of all ages.

Homes

A new housing development during the 1990s has greatly changed Erskine Park, as up until this point the suburb was largely rural and farm land.

Today Erskine Park is popular for its quiet, leafy streets and spacious family homes, many of which are positioned in desirable cul-de-sac locales.

Transport

+ St Marys and Mount Druitt train stations are equally accessible within a 10 minute drive from the heart of Erskine Park. These stations are situated on the main Western Train Line with services to Parramatta, Sydney’s CBD and Penrith.
+ The area is easily accessible and well serviced by Sydney Buses, with routes running along Peppertree Drive, Swallow Drive and Lenore Drive.
+ For those who commute by car, the M4, M7 and Great Western Highway are all on your doorstep.

Schools

+ Erskine Park has several well regarded local schools including James Erskine Primary School, Erskine Park High School, Mamre Anglican School, and Trinity Catholic Primary School.
+ Erskine Park is also close to a number of popular private schools and within the Western Sydney region including Emmaus Catho-lic College and Wollemi College.
+ Western Sydney University is also within easy reach.

Shopping/Restaurants

Everyday amenities and local services are easy to come by in this family-friendly suburb.

Erskine Park Shopping Centre has all your shopping needs covered in the one location. It is here you will find Aldi, Super IGA, Liquorland, and the local pharmacy, newsagent and medical centre.

Icon Takeaway, Wok Crazy Noodle Bar, Evergreen Chinese, Thai Square and Dominos make up some of the local food options.

For those seeking a wider variety of specialty stores and food outlets, Westfield Parramatta & Westfield Penrith are both within an easy drive.

Recreational Facilities

Swallow Drive and Peppertree Drive run directly through the centre of Erskine Park, connecting locals to several popular recreational areas.

Local families can escape the summer’s sweltering heat by making a splash at an overhauled green space at Phoenix Reserve. Phoenix Reserve’s impressive play area features jets shooting out water, a splash pad, interactive play equipment, and new picnic areas for the whole family.

Peppertree Reserve is the largest recreation area in Erskine Park and is located on a ridge top adjoining some of the local schools, childcare facilities and community centre. The area frequently hosts an array of formal and informal local sporting games, and community activities.

Ridgeview is an attractive open space with panoramic views out over the western and southern areas of Erskine Park. Sloping areas provide opportunities for children’s games, picnicking and nature walks.

Nearby recreation facilities in neighbouring suburbs include, Calmsley Hill City Farm, TreeTops Western Sydney, Wet’n’Wild Sydney, Featherdale Wildlife Park, Sydney Motorsport Park, and Penrith Whitewater Stadium.

It’s easy to see why Erskine Park is such a popular suburb for active families.