Penarie at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,382
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Penarie.
The postcode for Penarie is 2715 (NSW).
Penarie (2715) sits in the Wentworth region of NSW.
Penarie has roughly 1,382 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Penarie scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Penarie's population at 1,382, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
1,382
Median age
46
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,382
Median age: 46
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Penarie.
Local schools for Penarie
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Government School Catchment
Balranald Central School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's Parish School
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Frequently asked
About Penarie.
- What is the Penarie postcode?
- Penarie is in the 2715 postcode, in NSW, in the Wentworth region.
- Where is Penarie?
- Penarie is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2715, in the Wentworth region.
- What is the average rent in Penarie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
- What schools are in Penarie?
- There are 2 schools serving Penarie on this page, including Balranald Central School, St Joseph's Parish School.
- How walkable is Penarie?
- Penarie has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Penarie?
- Penarie is close to Waugorah, Balranald, Yanga, Oxley, Keri Keri.
- What is the population of Penarie?
- The population of Penarie is approximately 1,382 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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