Penna, TAS 7171

Sorell CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 7171

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Median house price

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Rent in Penna

Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$363/wk

Rental data as of April 2026

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What to know about Penna

Penna (7171) sits in the Sorell region of Tasmania.

Penna has roughly 437 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Penna 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.

Summer days here average around 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 4°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 517 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.

Schools in Penna

Schools serving Penna: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Sorell School

K-12Co-edGovernment
Catchment

Richmond Primary School

K-6Co-edGovernment
Catchment

Non-government schools

St John's Catholic School

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Catchment

© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
15/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Penna's population at 437, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population
437
Median age
49
Family households
84%
Lone person
12%
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
9%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
517 mm
Hottest month, avg max
23.0°C
Coldest month, avg min
4.2°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Penna

What is the Penna postcode?
Penna is in the 7171 postcode, in TAS, in the Sorell Council region.
Where is Penna?
Penna is a suburb in the Sorell Council area, TAS 7171.
What is the average rent in Penna?
The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $363.
What schools are in Penna?
There are 3 schools serving Penna on this page, including Sorell School, St John's Catholic School, Richmond Primary School.
How walkable is Penna?
Penna has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
What suburbs are near Penna?
Penna is close to Midway Point, Sorell, Pawleena, Orielton, Richmond.
What is the population of Penna?
The population of Penna is approximately 437 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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