New South Wales · Postcode 2222
Penshurst postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 15 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Penshurst at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Penshurst vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Penshurst | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,835 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $400 -NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 38 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.9% ≈NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 2222 covers Penshurst, an inland suburb of Sydney about 15 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Sydney - Inner South West region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Georges River.
According to the 2021 Census, Penshurst has a population of 12,592 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $1,835, close to the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. The Indigenous population is 83 (0.7% of residents).
Housing in Penshurst includes a median weekly rent of $400, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 4,580 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 62.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Penshurst scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
There are 4 schools in the Penshurst area, including St Declan's Catholic Primary School, Georges River College Penshurst Campus, Penshurst Public School and others.
Penshurst is part of the Hurstville statistical area in New South Wales.
Penshurst details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2222 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 12,592 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,835/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $807/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 2.5 km² |
| Population Density | 4976/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4,580 |
| Australian Citizens | 75.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 83 (0.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -33.9623045 |
| Longitude | 151.0849848 |
| Distance from Sydney | 15 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Inner South West |
| Area (SA3) | Hurstville |
| Local Government | Georges River |
| Federal Electorate | Banks |
| State Electorate | Oatley |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,913 (15.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,586 (12.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 3,858 (30.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 3,172 (25.2%) |
| 65+ years | 2,067 (16.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 752 (6.0%) |
| Asthma | 668 (5.3%) |
| Diabetes | 544 (4.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 411 (3.3%) |
| Cancer | 290 (2.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 122 (1.0%) |
| Dementia | 51 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 654 (14.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,101 (46.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,306 (28.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 452 (10.0%) |
Schools in Penshurst
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Penshurst. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.