Penshurst Sydney, New South Wales | |||||||||||||||
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St Johns Anglican Church, King Georges Road | |||||||||||||||
Population | 12,786 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Established | 1884 | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 2222 | ||||||||||||||
Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | ||||||||||||||
Location | 17 km (11 mi) south-west of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Georges River Council | ||||||||||||||
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Penshurst is a suburb in southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Penshurst is 17 kilometres south of the city of Sydney. It is part of the St George area.[2]
Most of the housing in Penshurst is made up of houses and small unit blocks. Most of the people who live in Penshurst are older. Some younger families have moved into the area from other countries so that they can be close to Hurstville.