Penrose, NSW 2579 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Penrose is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2579, home to 263 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Upper Lachlan local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 136 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 263
- Median age
- 55 years
- Median household income
- $1,091 /week
- Median personal income
- $620 /week
- Median family income
- $1,416 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Wingecarribee
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Whitlam
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $390 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,580
- Rent share of household income
- 36%
Schools
- Wingello Public School
- Bundanoon Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 4 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 8 bus stops
- Penrose Station, Penrose Rd
- Penrose Rd Opp Penrose Station
- Penrose Station, Platform 2
- Penrose Station, Platform 1
- Penrose Public School Penrose Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 82.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 90.5% of the 147 resolvable premises in Penrose. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Node: 0.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 90.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 8.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 191 across postcode 2579 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 58 theft, 39 violent offences, 26 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Penrose?
Penrose (NSW 2579) had 263 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 55. It sits within the Wingecarribee local government area.
What is the median rent in Penrose?
The median advertised rent in Penrose is $390/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Penrose?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Penrose covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wingello Public School (5.8 km), Bundanoon Public School (8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Penrose?
Penrose is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (90.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Penrose?
Across postcode 2579, 191 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (58), violent (39), other (26). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Penrose?
In Penrose, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (82.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Penrose?
10 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Penrose centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 bus stops, 2 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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