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Penshurst

NSW 2222 • Greater Sydney

12,592
Population (2021)
$41,964
Median Income
2.52 km²
Area
$400/wk
Median Rent
Village VibeTrain ConnectedSt GeorgeFamily-Friendly

About Penshurst

Penshurst is a comfortable St George suburb where nearly 13,000 residents enjoy good transport and village atmosphere. The train station provides T4 Illawarra Line access, and the shopping strip maintains genuine local character. The median income reflects solid middle-class demographics.

The village shops along Penshurst Street offer cafes, local businesses, and diverse dining. Parks and the community centre serve families well. Penshurst attracts families seeking St George living with train access and village feel. It's reliable suburban Sydney—pleasant, well-serviced, and community-minded.

Penshurst falls under postcode 2222 and is governed by Georges River Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Oatley electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2222
Urban Area
Hurstville
LGA / Council
Georges River
Federal Electorate
Banks
State Electorate
Oatley
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.96°, 151.08°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
2.52 km²
Elevation
62m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Penshurst, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

West Maling (Revival Life Centre)
663-665 King Georges Road Penshurst • SHR #00269
Penshurst Reservoirs
Laycock Road, Penshurst • SHR #01330

🔍 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 Penshurst by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Penshurst Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
38 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.8%

66 state housing + 16 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
12,786
Census 2021
12,592
▼ 1.5% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,684
Income 2021
$41,964
▲ 21.0% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,005
Born Overseas 6,035

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 1,642
  • 2. Nepal 1,096
  • 3. Philippines 328
  • 4. Hong Kong 307
  • 5. New Zealand 190
  • 6. India 184
  • 7. Greece 172
  • 8. England 144
  • 9. North Macedonia 124
  • 10. Indonesia 122

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 3,084
English 2,017
Australian 1,812
Irish 728
Greek 675
Italian 522
Scottish 506
Filipino 449
Indian 307
Macedonian 272

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,654
Both parents born in Australia
8,063
Both parents born overseas
1,205
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
44.8%
No Religion
29.8%
Hinduism
9.7%
Buddhism
4.4%
Islam
3.5%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
654 (5.2%)
5-14 years
1,259 (10.0%)
15-19 years
615 (4.9%)
20-24 years
971 (7.7%)
25-34 years
2,113 (16.8%)
35-44 years
1,745 (13.9%)
45-54 years
1,577 (12.5%)
55-64 years
1,595 (12.7%)
65-74 years
1,175 (9.3%)
75-84 years
600 (4.8%)
85+ years
292 (2.3%)

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