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Penrith

NSW 2750 • Greater Sydney

17,966
Population (2021)
$42,224
Median Income
12.20 km²
Area
$380/wk
Median Rent
Regional CentreMountain GatewaySporting HubFamily-Friendly

About Penrith

Penrith is the capital of Sydney's outer west, a city in its own right where nearly 18,000 CBD residents access comprehensive urban services at the foot of the Blue Mountains. The T1 Western Line terminates here, and the Great Western Highway connects to the mountains beyond. Penrith Panthers and the Sydney International Regatta Centre cement its sporting credentials.

Westfield Penrith and High Street provide extensive shopping, while the restaurant scene has grown substantially. The Nepean River offers recreation, and the mountains provide a stunning backdrop and weekend escape. Penrith attracts families seeking affordable homeownership with genuine urban amenities, plus outdoor enthusiasts who appreciate mountain access. It's the gateway to the mountains with everything a city needs.

Penrith falls under postcode 2750 and is governed by Penrith Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Penrith electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2750
Urban Area
Penrith - Central
LGA / Council
Penrith
Federal Electorate
Lindsay
State Electorate
Penrith
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.75°, 150.69°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
12.20 km²
Elevation
26m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Nepean Shopping CentreCnr Station Street & Reserve Street Penrith 2750 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 15 heritage-listed places in or near Penrith, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Craithes House
34-40 Borec Road Penrith • SHR #00378
Penrith Railway Station group
Great Western Railway, Penrith • SHR #01222
Shand Mason Fire Engine (1891)
NULL • SHR #01716
Dennis Big 6 Fire Engine (1939)
1 Museum Drive Penrith • SHR #01718
Ahrens Fox PS2 Fire Engine (1929)
1 Museum Drive Penrith • SHR #01717
Torin Building
26 Coombes Drive Penrith • SHR #01796
NSW Fire Brigades No 10 Vehicle Number Plates
NULL • SHR #01519
Emu Plains (Nepean River) Underbridge
Great Western HWY • SHR #01830
Fire and Rescue Fleet
1 Museum Drive Penrith • SHR #01902
Edward Smith Headquarters Switchboard (1909)
1 Museum Drive Penrith • SHR #01901
Ford 21W Fire Brigade
1 Museum Drive Penrith • SHR #01900
Shand Mason Curricle Ladders (1898)
1 Museum Drive Penrith • SHR #01899
Shand 7 Inch Manual Fire Engine
1 Museum Drive Penrith • SHR #01717
Number 470 Fire Bell
1 Museum Drive Penrith • SHR #01717
Victoria Bridge
Great Western Highway Penrith • SHR #01950

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Penrith by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Penrith Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Penrith" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$380
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,783
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
36 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
10.8%

602 state housing + 248 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
13,295
Census 2021
17,966
▲ 35.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,240
Income 2021
$42,224
▲ 31.0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 11,816
Born Overseas 4,398

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 517
  • 2. India 484
  • 3. Philippines 403
  • 4. New Zealand 357
  • 5. China 308
  • 6. South Korea 128
  • 7. Thailand 115
  • 8. Nepal 104
  • 9. Fiji 99
  • 10. Sri Lanka 96

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 5,620
Australian 5,499
Irish 1,697
Scottish 1,390
Australian Aboriginal 1,035
Chinese 667
German 611
Indian 608
Filipino 573
Italian 533

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

8,040
Both parents born in Australia
5,817
Both parents born overseas
2,275
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
44.5%
No Religion
35.8%
Hinduism
3.1%
Islam
2.3%
Buddhism
1.7%
Sikhism
0.6%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,039 (5.8%)
5-14 years
1,643 (9.1%)
15-19 years
744 (4.1%)
20-24 years
1,703 (9.5%)
25-34 years
3,558 (19.8%)
35-44 years
2,443 (13.6%)
45-54 years
2,020 (11.2%)
55-64 years
1,755 (9.8%)
65-74 years
1,474 (8.2%)
75-84 years
1,030 (5.7%)
85+ years
563 (3.1%)

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