About Penshurst
Penshurst is a suburb in southern Sydney, in
the state of New South Wales, Australia.
Penshurst is located 17 kilometres south of
the Sydney central business district and is part
of the St George area. Penshurst lies across the
local government areas of the City of Hurstville
and Municipality of Kogarah.
Penshurst features low to medium density
housing. It has a predominantly older
population however it is increasingly being
populated by a new generation of migrant
families who are attracted by its proximity to
Hurstville.
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. The Penshurst
RSL Club is a centre of social activity. The area
also contains The Gamesman Store and
Museum, dedicated to video games since 1982.