Kingsgrove vs Penshurst
The verdict
Kingsgrove is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.90M versus $2.03M in Penshurst. Penshurst rates higher for liveability (100 vs 95). Kingsgrove has a shorter estimated CBD commute (33 vs 38 min).
Scores
| Kingsgrove | Penshurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 91 |
| Transport | 97 | 96 |
| Education | 71 | 75 |
| Liveability | 95 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kingsgrove | Penshurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,881 | 12,592 |
| Median age | 42 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,898 | $1,835 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.9% | 52.4% |
| Born in Australia | 56.6% | 47.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.6 |
Growth: Kingsgrove Stable · Penshurst Stable
Property
| Kingsgrove | Penshurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.90M | $2.03M |
| Median unit price | $815K | $713K |
| House price YoY | 8.2% | 1.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $890 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 56 | 55 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kingsgrove | Penshurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 95 | 94 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 47 | 103 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 116 | 64 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 256 | 270 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,843 | 2,684 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kingsgrove | Penshurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 4 |
| Government | 4 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,048 | 1,076 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kingsgrove · Penshurst
Transport
| Kingsgrove | Penshurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 97 | 96 |
| Train stations | 2 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 91 | 43 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 33 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 180 m | 380 m |
Liveability
| Kingsgrove | Penshurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 11 | 14 |
| Parks | 19 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.8 km | 6.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.3 km | 15.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.3 km | 6.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.2 km | 4.4 km |
Population & growth
| Kingsgrove | Penshurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,881 | 12,592 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,450 | 13,359 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,531 | 13,021 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.09% | 1.49% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kingsgrove or Penshurst?
Kingsgrove has the higher residential safety score (Kingsgrove 95/100 vs Penshurst 94/100).
Which is more affordable, Kingsgrove or Penshurst?
Kingsgrove is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.90M versus $2.03M.
Which has better schools, Kingsgrove or Penshurst?
Penshurst has a higher average school ICSEA (Kingsgrove 1048 vs Penshurst 1076; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kingsgrove or Penshurst?
Kingsgrove has the higher transport score (Kingsgrove 97/100 vs Penshurst 96/100).
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