South Penrith at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
12.0k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about South Penrith.
The postcode for South Penrith is 2750 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
South Penrith (2750) sits in the Penrith region of NSW.
South Penrith has roughly 12,005 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
South Penrith scores 6/100 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 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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put South Penrith's population at 12,005, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
12,005
Median age
37
Family households
77%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$390/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
12,005
Median age: 37
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Safety
Crime and safety.
607
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.
6
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in South Penrith.
Local schools for South Penrith
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Government School Catchment
Jamison High School
York Public School
Penrith South Public School
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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 South Penrith.
- What is the South Penrith postcode?
- South Penrith is in the 2750 postcode, in NSW, in the Penrith City Council region.
- Where is South Penrith?
- South 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 South Penrith?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $390, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in South Penrith?
- There are 20 schools serving South Penrith on this page, including Jamison High School, York Public School, Penrith South Public School.
- How walkable is South Penrith?
- South Penrith has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near South Penrith?
- South Penrith is close to Penrith South, Kingswood, Penrith Plaza, Penrith, Jamisontown.
- What is the population of South Penrith?
- The population of South Penrith is approximately 12,005 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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