the national average of 37. The majority of houses in the area are detached (93.4%) and most of them were being paid off (43.4%) rather than owned outright (33.6%) or rented (20.8%). The median income ($617 per week) was slightly higher than the national average ($577). Governance At a local government level, South Penrith is part of the south ward of Penrith City Council, represented by Jim Aitken, Mark Davies, Karen McKeown, Kathryn Presdee and Joshua Hoole. The current mayor is John Thain. At the state level, it is part of the Electoral district of Penrith, represented by Liberal MP Stuart Ayres. Federally, it is part of the Division of Lindsay, represented by Liberal MP Melissa McIntosh. Notable residents Mark Geyer, Former National Rugby League player and media personality References External links Penrith Local Suburb Profiles Suburbs of Sydney City of Penrith