Penshurst at a glance
Median house
$1,697,000
-0.4% year on year
Median unit
$641,000
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
12.6k
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Penshurst.
The postcode for Penshurst is 2222 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
The median house price in Penshurst is $1,697,000.
Penshurst (2222) sits in the Georges River region of NSW. The median house here is $1,697,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -0.4% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Penshurst has roughly 12,592 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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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What it’s like to live here.
Penshurst 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 8 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Penshurst's population at 12,592, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (61% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
12,592
Median age
38
Family households
71%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,697,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median. Units come in around $641,000, roughly 62% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-0.4%), giving buyers more room to negotiate. 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 $339,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (42 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter. With 12-month growth at -0.4%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,697,000
-0.4% over the past year. Median unit price $641,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
37%
At a deeper level
$1,697,000
-0.4% annual growth
$641,000
42
Average days to sell
12,592
Median age: 38
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-nsw
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Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.84% (median rent $600/wk against a $1,697,000 price tag). Units yield 3.24% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 37% 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 20241.84%
Based on $1,697,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.24%
Based on $641,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024-0.4%
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 202661%
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 -0.4%/yr
2021
$1.7M
5-year change
-2%
2026
$1.7M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
382
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 Penshurst.
Local schools for Penshurst
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Georges River College Penshurst Campus
Penshurst Public School
Beverly Hills Public 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 Penshurst.
- What is the median house price in Penshurst?
- The median house price in Penshurst, NSW 2222 is $1,697,000. The median unit price is $641,000. Annual growth is -0.4%.
- What is the Penshurst postcode?
- Penshurst is in the 2222 postcode, in NSW, in the Georges River Council region.
- Where is Penshurst?
- Penshurst is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2222. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Georges River Council region.
- What is the average rent in Penshurst?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Penshurst?
- There are 20 schools serving Penshurst on this page, including St Declan's Catholic Primary School, Georges River College Penshurst Campus, Penshurst Public School.
- How walkable is Penshurst?
- Penshurst has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Penshurst?
- Penshurst is close to Kingsway West, Hurstville, Beverly Hills, Mortdale, Hurstville Westfield.
- What is the population of Penshurst?
- The population of Penshurst is approximately 12,592 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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