South Penrith, Australia

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

11,691 Population 5/sq mi density

141 ft Elevation 43 meters

62°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$27,986 median income, 4.4% unemployment

Affordability

1.9 / 5.0

$236,600 home value, $1,183/mo rent

South Penrith, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$27,986

63% below

$27,986 per capita

Home Value

$236,600

16% below

Median Rent

$1,183/mo

2% above

Unemployment

4.4%

22% above

Avg Temperature

62°F

328 sunny days/yr

Is South 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

South Penrith residents earn a median household income of $27,986 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,986. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,111 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South Penrith is $236,600 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,183/month.

Climate & Weather

South 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

Population11,691

Median Age37.0 yrs

Density5/mi²

Foreign Born18.0%

Economy

C+

Median Income$27,986

Per Capita$27,986

Unemployment4.4%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$538

Housing

Home Value$236,600

Rent$1,183

Ownership69.2%

Housing Units4,676

Climate

Avg Temp62°F

Sunny Days328/yr

Rain32.5 in/yr

Elevation141 ft

Did You Know?

18.0% of residents are foreign-born.