Penrith, Australia

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

13,343 Population 6/sq mi density

102 ft Elevation 31 meters

62°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$27,446 median income, 6.1% unemployment

Affordability

2.3 / 5.0

$214,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent

Penrith, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$27,446

63% below

$27,446 per capita

Home Value

$214,000

24% below

Median Rent

$1,070/mo

8% below

Unemployment

6.1%

69% above

Avg Temperature

62°F

328 sunny days/yr

Is Penrith a Good Place to Live?

2.4 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Penrith residents earn a median household income of $27,446 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,446. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,268 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Penrith is $214,000 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,070/month.

Climate & Weather

Penrith has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population13,343

Median Age36.0 yrs

Density6/mi²

Foreign Born24.5%

Economy

C+

Median Income$27,446

Per Capita$27,446

Unemployment6.1%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$528

Housing

Home Value$214,000

Rent$1,070

Ownership37.4%

Housing Units5,337

Climate

Avg Temp62°F

Sunny Days328/yr

Rain32.5 in/yr

Elevation102 ft

Did You Know?

24.5% of residents are foreign-born.