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Penrith NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Penrith, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Penrith NSW is 17,966 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Penrith is $812 per week ($42,224 per year). Median rent in Penrith is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Penrith has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Penrith has a population density of 1456.8 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Penrith is England. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Penrith is $1,783.
There were 1,510 recorded offences in Penrith in 2025-26, a rate of 84 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (399 offences).
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Penrith Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Penrith Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Penrith Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Penrith Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Penrith Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Penrith Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Penrith Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Penrith Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Penrith Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Penrith Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Penrith Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Penrith Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Penrith Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Penrith Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Penrith School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Penrith Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Penrith Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Penrith Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Penrith How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Penrith Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Penrith Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Penrith Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Penrith Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Penrith Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Penrith Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Penrith Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Penrith Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Penrith Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Penrith Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Penrith When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Penrith Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Penrith Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Penrith Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Penrith Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Penrith Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1,510 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Penrith Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Penrith
What is the population of Penrith NSW?
The population of Penrith NSW is 17,966 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1456.8 people per km².Penrith is ranked #187 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Penrith?
The median personal income in Penrith NSW is $812 per week, or $42,224 per year.The median household income is $1,397 per week.Family income is $1,850 per week.Penrith is ranked #3,389 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Penrith?
Median rent in Penrith NSW is $380 per week ($1,647 per month).Rent represents 27.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.Penrith ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Penrith?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Penrith NSW is $1,783. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Penrith?
The median age in Penrith NSW is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Penrith a good suburb to live in?
Penrith is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 17,966.The median income is $812/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13195. All dollar figures in AUD.