Guide to Penrith South New South Wales Australia

South Penrith is a residential suburb between the centre of Penrith and the M4 motorway, about 55 kilometres west of central Sydney. Built mostly in the 1970s on gently rolling ground, it is a settled family area with views west to the Blue Mountains and one of the largest sports parks in the district.

Known For

• Jamison Park sports and recreation
• Views to the Blue Mountains
• Close to central Penrith and the M4

The suburb is bounded by Jamison Road to the north and the motorway to the south, with a local shopping centre near its middle. Jamisontown and the river lie to the west, and Glenmore Park is just across the motorway.

Things To Do in South Penrith

Jamison Park

This 40-hectare park was once an aerodrome and racecourse. It now has a huge netball complex, cricket and football fields, a skate park, playgrounds and walking paths, and it is busy with competitions every weekend.

Nearby

The Nepean River and Tench Reserve are five minutes west, and the shops, restaurants and stadium of central Penrith are a short drive north. The Penrith Museum of Printing and the Museum of Fire are both close to the city centre.

Where To Stay

There is no accommodation in South Penrith itself.

Hotels and motels are found in central Penrith and in the Panthers precinct on Mulgoa Road.

Eat & Drink

The local shopping centre has cafes and takeaways. Penrith has a wide choice of restaurants, pubs and clubs.

History

South Penrith is Dharug country. In the late 1800s most of the area belonged to a single large estate, and it remained small farms until housing development began in the 1960s and 1970s.

Getting to South Penrith

Take the M4 motorway to the Northern Road or Mulgoa Road exits, about 55 minutes from the city centre. Buses run from Penrith station.