Penrose NSW

Postcode 2579 · Wingecarribee LGA

Penrose is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Wingecarribee local government area (postcode 2579). With a population of 263, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 55. Households earn a median income of $57K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Penrose is $800,000, having dropped significantly 15.8% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $480. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,580.

Penrose is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1034, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 12 bus stops. The crime rate in the Wingecarribee LGA is low at 1,458 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Penrose offers a gross rental yield of 3.1%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($800K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 14.1x is considered stretched. House prices have moved -15.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.1% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$800K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability14.1x Stretched
Price Momentum-15.8% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education5/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$800K
-15.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$390
POPULATION
263
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age55
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$1,091
Personal Income /wk$620
Mortgage /mth$1,580
CRIME (Wingecarribee LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)1,458
Total Incidents781
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops12
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1034
Total Students4
Government1
Penrose Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1034
Data: 2025