Penrith at a glance
Median house
$932,000
+2.4% year on year
Median unit
$550,000
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
18.0k
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Penrith.
The postcode for Penrith is 2750 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
The median house price in Penrith is $932,000.
Penrith (2750) sits in the Penrith region of NSW. The median house here is $932,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +2.4% over the past year, in line with the NSW average (3%).
Penrith has roughly 17,966 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot. Listings here typically sell in 42 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Penrith scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Penrith's population at 17,966, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (36% own, 60% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (41%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
17,966
Median age
36
Family households
54%
Lone person
41%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $932,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median. Units come in around $550,000, roughly 41% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+2.4%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number. Days on market run long (42 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $186,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Penrith on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (42 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$932,000
+2.4% over the past year. Median unit price $550,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$390/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
36%
Renter occupied
60%
At a deeper level
$932,000
+2.4% annual growth
$550,000
42
Average days to sell
17,966
Median age: 36
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.18% (median rent $390/wk against a $932,000 price tag). Units yield 3.59% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 60% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.18%
Based on $932,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.59%
Based on $550,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+2.4%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202636%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202442 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +2.4%/yr
2021
$828K
5-year change
+13%
2026
$932K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
6,706
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Penrith.
Local schools for Penrith
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Government School Catchment
Penrith Public School
Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School
Penrith High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Penrith.
- What is the median house price in Penrith?
- The median house price in Penrith, NSW 2750 is $932,000. The median unit price is $550,000. Annual growth is +2.4%.
- What is the Penrith postcode?
- Penrith is in the 2750 postcode, in NSW, in the Penrith City Council region.
- Where is Penrith?
- Penrith is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2750. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Penrith City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Penrith?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $390, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Penrith?
- There are 20 schools serving Penrith on this page, including St Nicholas of Myra Primary School, Penola Catholic College Emu Plains, Penrith Public School.
- How walkable is Penrith?
- Penrith has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Penrith?
- Penrith is close to Penrith Plaza, Jamisontown, Emu Plains, Penrith South, South Penrith.
- What is the population of Penrith?
- The population of Penrith is approximately 17,966 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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