Penshurst, NSW 2222 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Penshurst is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2222, home to 12,592 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Georges River local government area and roughly 16 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 12,592
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $1,835 /week
- Median personal income
- $807 /week
- Median family income
- $2,090 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Georges River
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Inner South West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Barton
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $400 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Georges River College, Penshurst Campus
- Penshurst Public School
- Mortdale Public School
- Carinya School
- Hurstville Grove Infants School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 train stops, 42 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 train stops, 157 bus stops
- Austral St Opp Penshurst Girls High School
- Austral St At Nelson St
- Penshurst Girls High School, Austral St
- Austral St Opp Nelson St
- Penshurst Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 16 cafés
- 45 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 80 parks and reserves
- 8 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 3 supermarkets
- 43 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 16.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 98.4% of the 5,987 resolvable premises in Penshurst. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 1.3%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.3%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 98.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 338 across postcode 2222 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 107 theft, 96 violent offences, 31 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Penshurst?
Penshurst (NSW 2222) had 12,592 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Georges River local government area.
What is the median rent in Penshurst?
The median advertised rent in Penshurst is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Penshurst?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Penshurst covering government sectors. Nearest include: Georges River College, Penshurst Campus (0.1 km), Penshurst Public School (0.4 km), Mortdale Public School (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Penshurst?
Penshurst is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (98.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Penshurst?
Across postcode 2222, 338 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (107), violent (96), property damage (31). 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 Penshurst?
In Penshurst, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (16.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Penshurst?
161 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Penshurst centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 42 bus stops, 4 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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