PENSHURST

Sydney South
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House Median
This suburb $2,050,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $670,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 2,883
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 24.5%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 12,592
Density 4,976.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney South
State New South Wales

PENSHURST Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $2,050,000
House Sales Volume -
Unit Median $670,000
Unit Sales Volume -
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House No data
2 Bed Unit $600/wk
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

PENSHURST Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Very Safe
Crime rate: 2,883 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.43x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

PENSHURST 2,883/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

PENSHURST has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

PENSHURST Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

12,592
Total Population
4,976
people/km² density
24.5%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
China
3,084 people
24.5%
2
England
2,017 people
16.0%
3
Australia
1,812 people
14.4%
4
Ireland
728 people
5.8%
5
Greece
675 people
5.4%

Transport

19.7 km
to Sydney CBD
31 min
drive to CBD
45 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools (1)

Catholic (1)

Marist Catholic College Penshurst

Details
73.0 score Year 7-12 Co-ed

PENSHURST Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 5 neighbouring suburbs

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About PENSHURST

Penshurst is located in Southern Sydney, approximately 19.7km from CBD, about 45 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 12,592 with a density of 4976 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $2,050,000, above Sydney average; unit median $670,000, below Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, Catholic school Marist Catholic College Penshurst has 146.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 2883 per 100,000, 0.43x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.

Demographics: Chinese comprises 24.49%, the largest ethnic group, followed by English (16.02%) and Australian (14.39%), has a significant Chinese community.

Transport: Has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Penshurst has a house median of $2,050,000 and unit median of $670,000. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Penshurst has a crime rate of 2883 per 100,000, which is 0.43x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: Marist Catholic College Penshurst, 2024 HSC results: 146 Distinguished Achievers, 2 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 73.0. Independent schools: Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls, 2024 HSC results: 95 Distinguished Achievers, 2 All Rounders, AU Guide Score 73.7 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Penshurst has a population of 12,592, with Chinese comprising 24.50%. Significant Chinese community with comprehensive amenities. Main ethnic groups: Chinese (24.49%), English (16.02%), Aust (14.39%), Irish (5.78%), Greek (5.36%).

Penshurst is approximately 19.7km from Sydney CBD, about 31 minutes by car or 45 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line line(s). Middle ring suburb, reasonably convenient commute.