Moyne Shire Council
Penshurst
Penshurst at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
804
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Penshurst.
Penshurst (3289) sits in the Moyne region of Victoria.
Penshurst has roughly 804 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.
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What it’s like to live here.
Penshurst 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 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Penshurst's population at 804, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
804
Median age
49
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)
$180/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$153/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
804
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
11
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Penshurst.
Local schools for Penshurst
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Penshurst Primary School
Hawkesdale P12 College
George Street Primary School - Hamilton
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Penshurst.
- What is the Penshurst postcode?
- Penshurst is in the 3289 postcode, in VIC, in the Moyne Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Penshurst?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $180, for units it's $153.
- What schools are in Penshurst?
- There are 16 schools serving Penshurst on this page, including Penshurst Primary School, St Joseph's School, Tarrington Lutheran School.
- How walkable is Penshurst?
- Penshurst has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Penshurst?
- Penshurst is close to Purdeet, Tabor, Croxton East, Gazette, Gerrigerrup.
- What is the population of Penshurst?
- Penshurst has approximately 804 residents. The median age is 49.
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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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