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Welcome to Penrose
You could be forgiven for thinking "Penrose?" Blink and you’ll miss it! But if you take the time to stop and scratch the surface you’ll discover a world of professional, talented, passionate people with a wealth of world experience, quietly enjoying the benefits of living in this private pocket of the Southern Highlands
The Penrose Community
The railway went through to Marulan in 1868 and Penrose established itself as a village shortly after. The railway station was originally called Cables Siding and was further south than it is now. The change of name to Penrose and the village’s current location came about in 1916. A comprehensive guide to the rich history of Penrose can be found in ‘Picturing Penrose - A hamlet in the Southern Highlands 1911-2011’ by Keith McMenomy.
A bustling orchard town in the early 1900’s Penrose attracted growers and tourists until the last productive orchard closed
its roadside stall doors in the late 1980’s.
The saw mill (Penrose Pine) began in 1939 and has continued to grow and support the community, providing employment, contributing to the school and community events. Without the generous support of ‘the mill’ many of our local groups would struggle to exist.
Sylvan Glen is another historical point of interest and is now an award winning wedding and conference venue boasting
its very own golf course.
The Public Primary Village school, the Community Hall, Tennis Courts, are all featured on the following pages, along with some handy references and information about just some of the things our
community is proud to offer.