Penshurst, New South Wales

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Penshurst is a suburbin southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is located 17km south of the Sydney central business district and is part of the St George area. Penshurst is in the local government area of the City of Hurstville. The postcode is 2222.

A large portion of Penshurst is referred to as the MacRae's estate, as it was once owned by the MacRae family. Its local attractions include an Aquatic centre, a park and tennis courts.

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 to its cosmopolitan lifestyle and proximity to Hurstville.

Contents 1 Commercial Area 2 Transport 3 History 4 Landmarks 5 External links

[edit] Commercial Area

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.

[edit] Transport

Penshurst railway station is on the Illawarra line of the City Rail network. It is approximately 25 minutes from Sydney Central.

[edit] History

Penshurst was named after Penshurst, Kent, England. Originally part of the land grant to Robert Townson (1763-1827). John Connell acquired the land in 1830 and left it to his grandsons J.C. and E.P. Laycock. Connell's Bush was subdivided by the Laycocks and the western part sold to Thomas Mort. The railway station opened 17 May 1890.

[edit] Landmarks

• Penshurst Park, Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre.
• Penshurst Girls High School, Penshurst Marist High School, Penshurst Primary School, Hurstville Grove Public School, Penshurst West Primary School
• St Declans Catholic Church, St John Angican Church, St Andrew Presbyterian, Penshurst Uniting Church, Penshurst Mosque, Penshurst Jehovahs Witnesses Temple, Penshurst Assemblies of God Church, Penshurst General Church of New Jerusalem

[edit] External links

Coordinates: -33.96549° 151.09498°

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Suburbs and localities within the City of Hurstville | St George | Sydney
Beverly Hills | Hurstville | Kingsgrove | Lugarno | Mortdale | Narwee | Oatley | Peakhurst | Peakhurst Heights | Penshurst| Riverwood
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