South Australia · Suburb Profile
Penfield SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Penfield, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Penfield SA is 422 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Penfield is $479 per week ($24,908 per year). Median rent in Penfield is $180 per week ($780 per month). Penfield has a median age of 70 years, older than the national median of 38. Penfield has a population density of 40.5 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Penfield is England. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Penfield is $898.
There were 30 recorded offences in Penfield in 2025-26, a rate of 71 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (11 offences).
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Penfield Population
Penfield Median Income & Rent
Penfield Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Penfield Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Penfield Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Penfield Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Penfield Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Penfield Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Penfield Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Penfield Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Penfield Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Penfield Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Penfield Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Penfield Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Penfield Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Penfield Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Penfield Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Penfield School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Penfield Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Penfield Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Penfield Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Penfield How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Penfield Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Penfield Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Penfield Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Penfield Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Penfield Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Penfield Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Penfield Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Penfield Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Penfield Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Penfield Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Penfield When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Penfield Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Penfield Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Penfield Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Penfield Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Penfield Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 30 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Penfield Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Penfield
What is the population of Penfield SA?
The population of Penfield SA is 422 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 40.5 people per km².Penfield is ranked #5,320 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Penfield?
The median personal income in Penfield SA is $479 per week, or $24,908 per year.The median household income is $653 per week.Family income is $941 per week.Penfield is ranked #8,435 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Penfield?
Median rent in Penfield SA is $180 per week ($780 per month).Rent represents 27.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.Penfield ranks #7,868 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Penfield?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Penfield SA is $898. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Penfield?
The median age in Penfield SA is 70 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Penfield a good suburb to live in?
Penfield is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 422.The median income is $479/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41133. All dollar figures in AUD.