South Penrith, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of South Penrith, in the Penrith City Council local government area.
| Locality | South Penrith |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Penrith City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.77372 |
| Longitude | 150.69938 |
| Population | 11,691 |
| Density | 2301.4 /km² |
| Area | 5.1 km² |
| Elevation | 43 m |
| Postcode | 2750 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 48 km west-northwest |
South Penrith is a locality in the Penrith City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 11,691. The locality covers an area of 5.1 km², giving a population density of about 2301.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 43 m above sea level. It lies approximately 48 km west-northwest of Sydney. South Penrith is located at 33.7737°S, 150.6994°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2750.
South Penrith unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle descent from the foothills towards the Nepean River. It lies 2.6 km north-east of Glenmore Park, NSW (from Glenmore Park, NSW: bearing 38°T), and is situated 8.5 km west-north-west of St Clair. The terrain here is a study in subtle gradients, where suburban streets give way to broader expanses of parkland and the occasional remnant of bushland. Mature gum trees, their bark peeling in papery strips, cast dappled shadows across manicured lawns, and the air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a faint, dry warmth, a whisper of the wider plains beyond. The character of South Penrith is one of quiet domesticity, a place where the hum of everyday life is punctuated by the distant rumble of traffic and the calls of native birds.
Historically, this area traces its roots back to the early days of colonial settlement, its development intrinsically linked to the fertile river flats that proved so vital for agriculture. While the grand pastoral estates of old have largely yielded to residential expansion, the echoes of that agrarian past linger in the names of streets and the occasional weathered fence line. The local economy, once heavily reliant on farming and grazing, has diversified considerably, with South Penrith now serving as a key commercial and residential hub within its wider administrative region. Its strategic position, offering accessible routes to both the mountains and the metropolitan centres, has fostered a steady growth, attracting families and businesses alike, and the Nepean River itself remains a constant, shimmering presence, a source of both recreation and a reminder of the natural forces that have always defined this place.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of South Penrith, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on South Penrith, in the Penrith City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for South Penrith includes the postcode (2750), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Penrith City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct South Penrith is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |