Luddenham

A semi-rural river valley at the mountains' edge — bush, acreage and big skies. Trades footpaths for space to roam.

The southwest's brand-new frontier, where paddocks turn to estates and trains run to the city. Semi-rural roots with suburban space — room to roam intact.

Southwest Sydney's busy heart, with riverside paths and a diverse, well-fed centre. Practical, lively and good for a walk by the water.

Southwest suburban-steady with local parks and open space. Down-to-earth and good for a walk.

Southwest suburbia with local parks and open space. Roomy, family-paced and good for a walk.

Penrith-handy and leafy-edged, with uni close and parks nearby. Practical, family-paced and good for a walk.

Georges River lakes and waterfront reserves wrap this quiet southwest pocket. Leafy, low-key and made for an easy waterside lap.

Penrith suburban-steady near the river, with local parks and open green. Roomy, family-paced and good for a walk.

Southwest new-build suburbia with fresh parks and open green. Roomy, family-paced and dog-easy.

Penrith new-build with a lakeside park and open green. Roomy, family-paced and easy with a dog.