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South Penrith

NSW 2750 • Greater Sydney

12,005
Population (2021)
$43,056
Median Income
5.06 km²
Area
50m
Elevation
ResidentialNear PenrithAffordableWestern Sydney

About South Penrith

South Penrith sits just south of Penrith's commercial heart, about 55 kilometres west of Sydney's CBD. This residential suburb of around 12,000 people serves as a practical family neighbourhood close to the Western Sydney region's major facilities. The suburb offers standard suburban living with easy access to Penrith's retail, sporting, and entertainment options.

Families here benefit from Penrith's comprehensive facilities without the commercial traffic. Housing is predominantly family homes on reasonable blocks, with prices accessible to working families. The community is unpretentious and practical - people here work in the area and live normal suburban lives. Access to the Blue Mountains is a bonus for weekend escapes.

South Penrith falls under postcode 2750 and is governed by Penrith Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Penrith electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2750
Urban Area
Penrith - Central
LGA
Penrith
Federal Electorate
Lindsay
State Electorate
Penrith
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.77°, 150.70°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
5.06 km²
Elevation
50m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$420
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
37 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
11,790
Census 2021
12,005
▲ 1.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,024
Income 2021
$43,056
▲ 16.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 9,379
Born Overseas 2,164

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 449
  • 2. India 224
  • 3. New Zealand 178
  • 4. Philippines 102
  • 5. China 95
  • 6. Scotland 67
  • 7. Ireland 53
  • 8. South Africa 48
  • 9. Germany 46
  • 10. Sri Lanka 43
  • 11. Malta 38
  • 12. Iran 35
  • 13. Pakistan 34
  • 14. Lebanon 33
  • 15. Fiji 32

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 4,863
English 4,422
Irish 1,273
Scottish 954
Australian Aboriginal 626
German 384
Italian 383
Indian 286
Chinese 271
Maltese 249

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

6,790
Both parents born in Australia
3,097
Both parents born overseas
1,628
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
54.0%
No Religion
35.5%
Islam
1.6%
Hinduism
1.3%
Buddhism
1.0%
Sikhism
0.7%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
772 (6.4%)
5-14 years
1,702 (14.2%)
15-19 years
797 (6.6%)
20-24 years
747 (6.2%)
25-34 years
1,567 (13.1%)
35-44 years
1,767 (14.7%)
45-54 years
1,417 (11.8%)
55-64 years
1,231 (10.3%)
65-74 years
1,243 (10.4%)
75-84 years
619 (5.2%)
85+ years
151 (1.3%)

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