Pennington

SA 5013 • Greater Adelaide

3,773
Population (2021)
$29,536
Median Income
1.38 km²
Area
8m
Elevation

About Pennington

Pennington is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Charles Sturt (City) area. With a population of 3,773 and a median income of $29,536, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.38 km² at an elevation of 8m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Pennington combines affordability with quality of life.

Pennington falls under postcode 5013 and is governed by Charles Sturt Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cheltenham electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5013
Urban Area
Charles Sturt - North-East
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.86°, 138.53°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.38 km²
Elevation
8m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$250
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,517
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
41 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,647
Census 2021
3,773
3.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$24,076
Income 2021
$29,536
22.7% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,237
Born Overseas 1,342

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Vietnam 432
  • 2. India 146
  • 3. Philippines 106
  • 4. England 90
  • 5. Greece 45
  • 6. Bosnia & Herzegovina 39
  • 7. Italy 35
  • 8. Poland 29
  • 9. China 23
  • 10. Croatia 17
  • 11. Indonesia 15
  • 12. New Zealand 14
  • 13. Thailand 14
  • 14. Iran 13
  • 15. Malta 11

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 921
Australian 892
Vietnamese 505
Scottish 212
Irish 204
Italian 196
German 157
Chinese 149
Indian 149
Australian Aboriginal 133

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,395
Both parents born in Australia
1,803
Both parents born overseas
381
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
40.7%
No Religion
35.1%
Buddhism
9.8%
Islam
3.9%
Hinduism
2.6%
Sikhism
1.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
213 (5.6%)
5-14 years
383 (10.2%)
15-19 years
220 (5.8%)
20-24 years
240 (6.4%)
25-34 years
528 (14.0%)
35-44 years
469 (12.4%)
45-54 years
487 (12.9%)
55-64 years
519 (13.8%)
65-74 years
348 (9.2%)
75-84 years
204 (5.4%)
85+ years
155 (4.1%)

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