Pennington
SA 5013 • Greater Adelaide
About Pennington
Pennington is a residential suburb located approximately 7 kilometres north-west of Adelaide's CBD, within the City of Charles Sturt council area. With a population of 3,773 and a median age of 41, the suburb has a well-established community character, with a diverse mix of households including young families and long-term residents. Median household income of around $1,276 per week and a median weekly rent of $250 reflect the suburb's status as an affordable, working-class area in Adelaide's western corridor.
Pennington is notable for its multicultural character, with significant Vietnamese, Greek, Italian and Eastern European communities alongside its Anglo-Australian population. Port Road provides direct bus connections to the Adelaide CBD, and the suburb is well-positioned for access to major employment hubs and shopping centres along the western suburbs corridor. Local parks, primary schools, and community facilities serve the diverse resident base, while its affordability continues to attract new migrants and first-home buyers.
Pennington falls under postcode 5013 and is governed by Charles Sturt Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cheltenham electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Adelaide Metro services via Port Road — Adelaide CBD (King William Street) 20-30 min
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Port Road is the main arterial route to the city; bus services available along this corridor
Most daily errands require a car, though some local shops and services are accessible on foot
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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10 Ina Avenue
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Harrison Road
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Butler Avenue
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33 Newcastle Street
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17 Pennington Terrace
Housing 2021 Census
204 state housing + 103 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
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
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)