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
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5013 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1035 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Pennington School R-6Primary · GovernmentICSEA 934
- Mount Carmel College Primary CampusPrimary · Catholic
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mount Carmel College Secondary CampusSecondary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1008
- Ngutu CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 909
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 990
- Alberton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1002
- Woodville High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 973
- St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1002
- Woodville Gardens School Birth-6Primary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 983
- Sports College South Australia - St. Clair YMCA Recreation CentreSecondary · Independent · 2km
- The Grove Education CentreCombined · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 992
- Sports College South Australia - The Parks CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.4km
- Woodville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1020
- Our Lady Queen of Peace SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1043
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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.
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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 · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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 934 (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.