Penshurst, New South Wales

St Johns Anglican Church, Penshurst, Sydney

Assemblies of God, Penshurst, Sydney

Penshurst is a suburb in the City of Hurstville in southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is located 17km south of the Sydney central business district and is part of the St George area. The postcode is 2222.

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A large portion of Penshurst is referred to as the MacRae's estate, as it was once owned by the MacRae family. Its local attractions include an Aquatic centre, a park and tennis courts.

Penshurst features low to medium density housing. It has a predominately older population however it is increasing populated by a new generation of migrant families who are attracted to its cosmopolitan lifestyle and proximity to Hurstville.

Commercial Area

Penshurst Street, Penshurst, Sydney

The main shopping centre is located around Penshurst railway station on Penshurst Street, Bridge Street and The Strand. Commercial developments are also found along Forest Road and King Georges Road.

Transport

Penshurst railway station is on the City Rail Illawarra line, 25 minutes from Sydney Central.

History

Penshurst was named after Penshurst, Kent, England. Originally part of the land grant to Robert Townson (1763-1827). John Connell acquired the land in 1830 and left it to his grandsons J.C. and E.P. Laycock. Connell's Bush was subdivided by the Laycocks and the western part sold to Thomas Mort. The railway station opened 17 May 1890.

Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre, Penshurst, Sydney

Landmarks

• Penshurst Park, Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre.
• Penshurst Girls High School, Penshurst Marist High School, Penshurst Primary School, Hurstville Grove Public School,
• St Declans Catholic Church, St John Angican Church, St Andrew Presbyterian, Penshurst Uniting Church, Penshurst Mosque, Penshurst Jehovahs Witnesses Temple, Penshurst Assemblies of God Church, Penshurst General Church of New Jerusalem