Median house price
$2.12M
+14% change
NSW · Georges River Council
Penshurst, 2222
Est. population · Jun 2025
14,177
Growth (1 yr)
+1.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.9%
Median age
38
Median income
$1,835/wk
Employment rate
56.4%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$2,120,000
Languages at home
55%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Nepali, Cantonese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
At the heart of the metro area, Penshurst is a established suburb where cafés, culture and everyday convenience overlap. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Most local households sit in a multicultural mix, with overseas-born residents and languages other than English common at home.
Schooling is a clear local strength compared with many peer areas. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses and trains keep the wider city within easy reach.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
The desirability picture is good, powered mainly by growth momentum, plus community and employment relative to similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Penshurst snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$630/wk
Houses $720 · Units $620
Population (ERP)
14,177
+1.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.2%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#39
among Metro Sydney · Established
Safety
7th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
69th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
78th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 67.1/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 5% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 390th in Australia
- State rank
- 91st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #39 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #68 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $620
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $720
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $630
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 104
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $2,120,000
- Median price change
- +13.8%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
14,177(June 2025)
+1.1% annual · +2.9% over 5 years · 69th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.1%
- 5-year growth
- +2.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +150
- Change in 5 years
- +401
- Growth rank in NSW
- 69th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~14,550), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 12,592
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $1,835
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 301 of 4,885
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 56.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,873 / 598 / 2,090 (+ 3 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 385
- Against the person
- 112
- Against property
- 177
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 27.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 112 residents
- State safety percentile
- 7th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +6.9%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault34
- Fraud64
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment30
- Malicious Damage To Property30
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault32
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 17
- Median school ICSEA (17 schools)
- 1,077
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 78th
School list
- Georges River College Penshurst CampusSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1038 · 63th percentile · LBOTE 76% · 488 students · Top SEA quarter 19% · 0.0 km awayView on My School →
- St Declan's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1108 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 69% · 539 students · Top SEA quarter 41% · 0.1 km awayView on My School →
- Penshurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1061 · 72th percentile · LBOTE 87% · 458 students · Top SEA quarter 25% · 0.2 km awayView on My School →
- Marist Catholic College PenshurstSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1090 · 81th percentile · LBOTE 70% · 1,343 students · Top SEA quarter 34% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- Carinya SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 975 · 35th percentile · LBOTE 29% · 55 students · Top SEA quarter 12% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Hurstville Grove Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1097 · 83th percentile · LBOTE 52% · 59 students · Top SEA quarter 41% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Mortdale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1096 · 83th percentile · LBOTE 58% · 350 students · Top SEA quarter 36% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Beverly Hills Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1051 · 69th percentile · LBOTE 84% · 320 students · Top SEA quarter 22% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Penshurst West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1047 · 67th percentile · LBOTE 58% · 220 students · Top SEA quarter 23% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Danebank - An Anglican School for GirlsCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1146 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 54% · 1,043 students · Top SEA quarter 59% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Crèchechildcare
- Little Achievers KindergartenAustral Streetkindergarten
- My Little Sunshine Early Learning Centrechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
84 public transport stops in this suburb
- FTB Bridge St
- FTB Laycock Rd
- Penshurst Station
- STR Bridge St
- STR/LFT To P1/2
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
294 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
8 restaurants · 6 cafes · 1 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 3 pharmacies · 3 fast food · 2 bakeries · 1 libraries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Good local dining options — 20 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 10 parks mapped in suburb, 8 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 84 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 8 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 17 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.48
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.59
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.79
Food & drink(20)
- Long Sunshine BakeryBakery
- The Cheesecake ShopBakery
42 Penshurst Street
- Cafe 41Cafe
- Checkpoint CharlieCafe
- Ki'alloCafe
3 The Strand
- Short Black Espresso BarCafe
- South PourCafe
30 Penshurst Street
- TJ'sCafe
- Domino'sFast food
- Portico ChickenFast food
- Wild Rooster BBQ Chicken ShopFast food
- Penshurst HotelPub
29 Penshurst Street
- Ayam Bakar 7 SaudaraRestaurant
- Bsp'eriaRestaurant
129 Laycock Road
- Chim Thai RestaurantRestaurant
23 The Strand
- Enzo's CucinaRestaurant
80 Penshurst Street
- Mae Moon ThaiRestaurant
28 Penshurst Street
- Namaste Curry HouseRestaurant
- The Harvest GroundRestaurant
606 Forest Road
- Verona Penshurst PizzeriaRestaurant
Shopping(11)
- Kathmandu ButcheryButcher
- BP ShopConvenience store
- Convenience store
- St. George GroceriesConvenience store
- Thamel GroceriesConvenience store
- Fresh Fruit & Veg'sGreengrocer
- Hua Yang SupermarketGreengrocer
- IGASupermarket
11 Bridge Street, Penshurst
Community(10)
- CrècheChildcare
- My Little Sunshine Early Learning CentreChildcare
- Community centre
37 Godfrey Street
- Little Achievers KindergartenKindergarten
20 Austral Street
- Penshurst LibraryLibrary
- Georges River College Penshurst Girls CampusSchool
2 Austral Street, Penshurst
- Hurstville Grove Infants SchoolSchool
81 Lansdowne Street, Penshurst
- Penshurst Public SchoolSchool
Penshurst
- St Declan's Catholic Primary SchoolSchool
94 Penshurst Street
- The VenueSocial Centre
Health & services(7)
- Ashby Medical CentreClinic
Unit 1 84 Penshurst Street
- Leading Edge DentalDentist
16 The Strand
- Penshurst DentalDentist
- Laurea Cosmetic & Laser CentreMedical clinic
9 The Strand
- Harrington's PharmacyPharmacy
- Penshurst PharmacyPharmacy
- Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
Unit 2 35 Penshurst Street
Sport & outdoors(27)
- InspiredGym
11 The Strand
- Jetts FitnessGym
16 Penshurst Street
- Gifford ParkPark
- Immarana Place ReservePark
- Lapham ReservePark
- McRaes ParkPark
- Ocean Street ReservePark
- Olds ParkPark
- Penshurst ParkPark
- Pole Depot ParkPark
- Renown ReservePark
- Sunnyhurst ReservePark
- Playground (8)
- Hurstville Aquatic Leisure CentreSports centre
- Sports centre
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (4)
Transport(52)
51 bus stops · 1 train stations
Other(90)
- Adult Gaming Centre
- Alcohol
- BWSAlcohol
22 Penshurst Street
- Valore CellarsAlcohol
491A Forest Road
- Bi Ya Chinese MedicineAlternative
- Top To Toe Reflexology & Therapy CentreAlternative
4 The Strand
- Lovely PetsAnimal Boarding
13 The Strand
- Masis ElectronicsAppliance
- Artwork (2)
- ATM
- Next PaymentsATM
- 08 NailsBeauty salon
- Essential Beauty Skin Care ClinicBeauty salon
25 The Strand
- Penshurst NailsBeauty salon
- Bench (32)
- Bicycle Parking (5)
- Brabond BrakesCar Parts
- IntimoClothes
5 The Strand
- Compressed Air
- ComputersComputer
Unit 1 78 Penshurst Street
- Alan Williams Karate CentreDojo
- Dressing Room (2)
- Drinking water (3)
- Fitness Station (5)
- Florist
- stems with styleFlorist
- Fountain
- Garden
- AA HairstylistHairdresser
22 The Strand
- Fadez BarbershopHairdresser
10 The Strand
- Jenny Bates Hair StudioHairdresser
- Jojo's Hair StudioHairdresser
- Nikkii & CoHairdresser
33B
- SG HairHairdresser
17 The Strand
- Trim Time Barber ShopHairdresser
- Homeware WarehouseHouseware
- Penshurst LaundryLaundry
- Penshurst RSL ClubLicensed Club
58A Penshurst Street
- Great WallMassage
33C
- Penshurst Thai MassageMassage
- 缘分中医诊所Massage
- Australia Piano WorldMusical Instrument
498
- Penshurst NewsagencyNewsagent
- Stephen Daly OptometristOptometrist
21 The Strand
- Outdoor Seating
- Parking (9)
- Parking Entrance (4)
- Frankincense PurePerfumery
- K-PUP Dog GroomingPet Grooming
- 7 Eleven PensurstPetrol station
612 Forest Road, Penshurst
- 7-Eleven PenshurstPetrol station
- BP PenshurstPetrol station
- Penshurst PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapist
- Picnic Table (3)
- Hurstville New ChurchPlace of worship
22-24 Dudley Street, Penshurst
- Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's WitnessesPlace of worship
18a Apsley Street, Penshurst
- Penshurst Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
2 Carrington Street, Penshurst
- Penshurst Presbyterian ChurchPlace of worship
- Place of worship
- Revival Life CentrePlace of worship
663 King Georges Road, Penshurst
- The Potters HousePlace of worship
- Penshurst Podiatry CentrePodiatrist
- Australia PostPost Box
- Post Box
- Penshurst Post OfficePost office
64A Penshurst Street
- Penshurst Learning CentrePrep School
- Public toilets
- Recycling
- Laverty PathologySample Collection
- Sauna
- Something Fishy in PenshurstSeafood
- Shelter (10)
- Shower
- Fairlea Aged CareSocial Facility
11 Hawk Street
- Georges Estate Health & Aged Care ResidenceSocial Facility
- Greglea Retirement CommunitySocial Facility
192-194 Penshurst Street
- Spa
- Unified Speech PathologySpeech Therapist
20 The Strand
- TelstraTelephone
- OpalTicket Validator
- Ticket Validator
- Transport for NSWTicket Validator
- Ashraf TobacconistTobacco
- First Pick TobacconistTobacco
- Track (3)
- itravelTravel Agency
- M & M Variety ShopVariety Store
- Vending machine
- The GamesmenVideo Games
- Waste Basket (14)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
10 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Gifford ParkPark
- Immarana Place ReservePark
- Lapham ReservePark
- McRaes ParkPark
- Ocean Street ReservePark
- Olds ParkPark
- Penshurst ParkPark
- Pole Depot ParkPark
- Renown ReservePark
- Sunnyhurst ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 14
- Parks (OSM)
- 10
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
7 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Hurstville New Church
22-24 Dudley Street, Penshurst
- Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
18a Apsley Street, Penshurst
- Penshurst Anglican Church
2 Carrington Street, Penshurst
- Penshurst Presbyterian Church
- Place of worship
- Revival Life Centre
663 King Georges Road, Penshurst
- The Potters House
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 16
- Nearest hospital
- Hurstville Private Hospital (0.9 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Ashby Medical CentrePenshurst StreetClinic
- Bi Ya Chinese MedicineAlternative
- Great WallAlternative
- Harrington's PharmacyPharmacy
- Laurea Cosmetic & Laser CentreThe StrandDoctor
- Laverty PathologySample_Collection
- Leading Edge DentalThe StrandDentist
- Penshurst DentalDentist
- Penshurst PharmacyPharmacy
- Penshurst PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 257
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 18.1
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 15 proposals
July 2026
- Pub; Hours of operation and trading29 PENSHURST STREET PENSHURST 2222Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space13/-/DP1327899Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool16 DAISY AVENUE PENSHURST 2222Under Assessment
June 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space65 LAYCOCK ROAD PENSHURST 2222Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure42 LAYCOCK ROAD PENSHURST 2222Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Residential Accommodation13/-/DP726937Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation45 PENSHURST AVENUE PENSHURST 2222Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation7 DENISON STREET PENSHURST 2222Under Assessment
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure18 KUROKI STREET PENSHURST 2222Determined
March 2026
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 CARRINGTON STREET PENSHURST 2222Determined
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13/DP270520Under Assessment
- Demolition; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Service station; Hours of operation and trading641 KING GEORGES ROAD PENSHURST 2222Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure12 LANSDOWNE STREET PENSHURST 2222Determined
February 2026
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13/-/752131Determined
- Place of public worship; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure520 FOREST ROAD PENSHURST 2222Determined
2025· 23 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13/-/DP1322344Determined
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool; Supporting Development13/DP286220Determined
October 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure22 CLAREMONT STREET PENSHURST 2222Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 APSLEY STREET PENSHURST 2222Withdrawn
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure111 LANSDOWNE STREET PENSHURST 2222Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 LEEDER AVENUE PENSHURST 2222Determined
- Place of public worship; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure520 FOREST ROAD PENSHURST 2222Determined
September 2025
- Demolition; Boarding house; Erection of a new structure; Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation565 KING GEORGES ROAD PENSHURST 2222Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling15 CARRUTHERS STREET PENSHURST 2222Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation13//DP1307817Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Recreation area643 KING GEORGES ROAD PENSHURST 2222Determined
July 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)46 KUROKI STREET PENSHURST 2222Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure29 LAYCOCK ROAD PENSHURST 2222Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure23 KUROKI STREET PENSHURST 2222Determined
May 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure23 KUROKI STREET PENSHURST 2222Withdrawn
April 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure111 LANSDOWNE STREET PENSHURST 2222Determined
March 2025
- Subdivision13 DENISON STREET PENSHURST 2222Determined
- Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care663-671 KING GEORGES ROAD PENSHURST 2222Withdrawn
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure17 DENISON STREET PENSHURST 2222Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure21 PENSHURST AVENUE PENSHURST 2222Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13/-/DP1299354Determined
January 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care19 & 21 ARGYLE ST PENSHURSTDetermined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation387 FOREST ROAD PENSHURST 2222Determined
2024· 5 proposals
December 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation565 KING GEORGES ROAD PENSHURST 2222Withdrawn
- Home business; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Home occupation6 DENISON STREET PENSHURST 2222Withdrawn
November 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure662 KING GEORGES ROAD PENSHURST 2222Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation3 CENTRE STREET PENSHURST 2222Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure78 PACIFIC AVENUE PENSHURST 2222Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Heritage
2 heritage places
- Penshurst ReservoirsLaycock Road, PenshurstSHR
- West Maling (Revival Life Centre)663-665 King Georges Road PenshurstSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Banks
- Member of Parliament
- Zhi SOON (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 119,323
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.1%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.0 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 47.6%Labor 52.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 1.4 km away).
Coalition 41.4%Labor 58.6%
6.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Penshurst CentralLabor 58.7% · Coalition 41.3% TPP (2025)0.1 km away
- PenshurstLabor 58.2% · Coalition 41.8% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
- Hurstville GroveLabor 52.6% · Coalition 47.4% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- Mortdale EastLabor 65.7% · Coalition 34.3% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- Beverly Hills South (Banks)Labor 61.2% · Coalition 38.8% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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