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Penrith, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Penrith is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 13,343. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
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People
Economy
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| Population | 13,343 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Coordinates | -33.7500°, 150.7000° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.5 inches (826 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,446 |
| Median Age | 36.0 years |
About Penrith
Penrith is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 13,343. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Penrith vs Australia Average
Income: Penrith vs Australia
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,446 |
| 63% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,446 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $528 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.1% |
| 69% above Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,268 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $214,000 |
| 24% below Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,070 |
| 8% below Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 37.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 37.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 62.6% |
| Housing Units | 5,337 |
Property Tax
Climate in Penrith
Penrith has an average annual temperature of 18°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.5°C), the coldest is Jul (11.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 834 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 2,265.5 sq mi (5,867.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -33.7500°N, 150.7000°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9 in |
Penrith has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 52°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.5").
Schools in Penrith
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas of Myra Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Penrith High School | — | — | — | — |
| Penrith Public School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Penrith
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky News Australia Radio | conservative, discussion | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| triple j (NSW) | dance, hip-hop | AAC 238 kbps | |
| 2SM SRN Sydney | news talk, sport | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| ABC Radio National Live 20220701 | current affairs, news | AAC 94 kbps | |
| Voice of Islam | islamic | MP3 | |
| ABC Country 20220701 | country | AAC 238 kbps | |
| ABC 702kHz AM Sydney NSW Local Radio 20220701 | contemporary, current affairs | AAC 94 kbps | |
| ABC Classic FM 20220701 | classic, news | AAC 238 kbps | |
| C91.3 FM - Macarthur's Radio Station | commercial, hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Pulse 89.9 FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| C91.3 | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| C-Dance | club, dance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SBS PopAsia | c-pop, cantonese | AAC+ 97 kbps | |
| 2MCR 100.3 - Sounds of Macarthur - Macarthur Community Radio | australian music, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hawkesbury Radio - Sydney (MP3) | community radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hawkesbury Radio | — | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radio Blue Mountains | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Penrith
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arms of Australia Inn Museum | ||||
| Blacktown Arts Centre | ||||
| Butterfly Museum | ||||
| Collingwood House | ||||
| Fairfield City Museum and Gallery | ||||
| Fairfield City Museum And Gallery | ||||
| Hawkesbury Regional Museum | ||||
| House Down Under | ||||
| Howe House | ||||
| Kurrajong Radio Museum | ||||
| Liverpool Regional Museum and Family History Centre | ||||
| Museum of Fire | ||||
| Museum of Printing | ||||
| Nativity House Museum And Gallery | ||||
| Nepean Naval Museum | ||||
| Norman Lindsay Gallery | ||||
| Peninsula House & Tebbutt's Observatory 1879 & 1894 | ||||
| Riverstone Museum | ||||
| Rouse Hill Estate | ||||
| Rouse Hill House | ||||
| Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum |
Libraries in Penrith
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaxland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blaxland Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bonnyrigg Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carnes Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Casula Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Casula Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dennis Johnson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Emu Plains Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glenquarie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Graham Swain Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Green Valley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greystanes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ingleburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| John Phillips Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lalor Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Liverpool TAFE Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Max Webber Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Miller Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mount Druitt Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oran Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penrith City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Richmond Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Riverstone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Smithfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Springwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Clair Branch Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Marys Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Vinegar Hill Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wetherill Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitlam Library | 0.0 | |||||
| William Carey Christian School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Windsor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yellamundie Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Penrith
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Showgrounds | |||||
| Market Square | |||||
| Minchinbury Fruit Market | |||||
| WF Plastic Pty Ltd |
Hotels in Penrith
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Penrith
46 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Penrith
25 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Penrith
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Penrith
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Penrith
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Penrith
8 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Penrith
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Penrith
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Penrith
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Penrith
12 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Penrith
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Penrith
9 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Penrith
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country Brewer |
Stadiums & Teams in Penrith
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Penrith
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| (Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport | — | Large Airport |
| (Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport | WSI | Large Airport |
| Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | SYD | Large Airport |
| Camden Airport | CDU | Medium Airport |
| RAAF Base Richmond | XRH | Medium Airport |
| Sydney Bankstown Airport | BWU | Medium Airport |
| Aberfoyle Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bullio Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dr Fox Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Holsworthy (Military) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Katoomba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mangrove Mountain Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mittagong Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Somersby Airstrip | GOS | Small Airport |
| St Mary's / Kennetts Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tadji Park Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| The Oaks Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tucker Creek Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Warnervale Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Wedderburn Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Wilton Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yerranderie Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Penrith
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Australia Post Nepean Business Centre | |
| Australia Post Penrith BC | |
| Penrith Post Office | |
| Penrith Westfield Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Penrith
6 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Solutions Rehabilitation and Occupational Services | ||
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| Mount Druitt Centre for Addiction Medicine | ||
| Mount Druitt Private Opioid Treatment Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Penrith
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Penrith Anglican Church | |
| Penrith Presbyterian Church | |
| St Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church | |
| St Nicholas of Myra Parish Church |
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What is the population of Penrith?
Penrith has a population of 13,343 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 2,265.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Penrith expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,446, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $214,000 (24% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Penrith?
Penrith enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.5 inches.
How is the job market in Penrith?
The unemployment rate in Penrith is 6.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $528. There are 1,268 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Penrith?
The median home value in Penrith is $214,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,070. The homeownership rate is 37.4%.