Penrith

Penrith is an administrative division in New South Wales that sits about fifty kilometers west of Sydney along the Nepean River. The area covers residential neighborhoods, parks, and commercial centers that connect urban life with natural spaces leading toward the Blue Mountains.

The area was home to the Darug people before it became a municipality in 1871. The current administrative structure formed in 1949 when it merged with St Marys and Castlereagh.

The Penrith Regional Gallery maintains a collection of Australian art while hosting exhibitions that reflect the artistic development of Western Sydney communities.

The local council operates various facilities and manages public services through several departments that handle community matters. The council consists of fifteen members elected across three wards.

The Civic Centre from 1993 features design elements created by architect Feiko Bouman to reflect the proximity to the Blue Mountains through its form. The local gallery collects Australian artworks and hosts rotating exhibitions from the region.

Location: New South Wales

Location: City of Penrith

Location: Castlereagh

Elevation above the sea: 31 m

Shares border with: Cambridge Park, Cambridge Gardens, Cranebrook, Castlereagh, Emu Plains, Kingswood, Jamisontown, South Penrith

GPS coordinates: -33.75111,150.69417

Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:37