Pennington
SA 5013 · Charles Sturt
3,773 (2021) → 3,976 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Pennington is a moderate growth suburb in Charles Sturt, SA 5013, about 10km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $839K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 79/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Pennington has an overall score of 72/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 34/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Vietnam (11.45%), India (3.87%), Philippines (2.81%), England (2.39%), Greece (1.19%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (14.84%), Greek (2.2%), Arabic (1.86%), Tagalog (1.75%), Serbian (1.67%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1035 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Pennington School R-6Primary · GovernmentICSEA 969
- Mount Carmel College Primary CampusPrimary · Catholic
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mount Carmel CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1002
- Ngutu CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 923
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1009
- Alberton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1007
- Woodville High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 974
- St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1008
- Woodville Gardens School Birth-6Primary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 982
- SEDA College SA - St. Clair YMCA Recreation CentreSecondary · Independent · 2km
- The Grove Education CentreCombined · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 983
- SEDA College SA - The Parks CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.4km
- Woodville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1008
- Our Lady Queen of Peace SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1037
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Pennington
Is Pennington safe?
Pennington has a residential safety score of 34/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,117 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Pennington?
In Pennington, the median house price is $839K. Median weekly house rent is $450.
How far is Pennington from Adelaide CBD?
Pennington is about 10.1 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 42 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Pennington?
Pennington has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 969 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Pennington?
Pennington has a transport score of 79/100 and 15 bus stops.