PENSHURST
PENSHURST Property Overview
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Marist Catholic College Penshurst
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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.