Penshurst
VIC 3289 · Southern Grampians
677 (2021) → 670 est. (2025) · Declining
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Penshurst is a declining suburb in Southern Grampians, VIC 3289, about 232km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $276K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 4/100, and is about 53km inland. Penshurst has an overall score of 20/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3289 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: New Zealand (1.92%), England (1.77%), Scotland (0.89%), Germany (0.74%), India (0.74%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 976 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Penshurst Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 977
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 973
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
DecliningSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Penshurst
Is Penshurst safe?
Penshurst has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 886 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Penshurst?
In Penshurst, the .
How far is Penshurst from Melbourne CBD?
Penshurst is about 232.2 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Penshurst?
Penshurst has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 975 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Penshurst?
Penshurst has a transport score of 4/100 and 3 bus stops.