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Pennyroyal VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Pennyroyal, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Pennyroyal VIC is 110 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pennyroyal is $850 per week ($44,200 per year). Median rent in Pennyroyal is $150 per week ($650 per month). Pennyroyal has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Pennyroyal has a population density of 4.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Pennyroyal is England. The most common religion is No Religion (60% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pennyroyal is $2,167.

There were 7 recorded offences in Pennyroyal in 2025-25, a rate of 64 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (3 offences).

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Pennyroyal Population

residents (Census 2021)

Pennyroyal Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$850/wk

$44,200 per year

#2768 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

#8205 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Pennyroyal Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.2% (54) Female 51.8% (58)

Population Density

4.1

people per km²

110 people · 26.9 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,968

Family income/wk

Pennyroyal Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

20-24

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Pennyroyal Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

66.7% 24 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

33.3% 12 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Pennyroyal Country of Birth

Australia

93.6%

England

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Pennyroyal Religion

No Religion

59.8%

Not stated

11.6%

Catholic

8.0%

Anglican

8.0%

Judaism

5.4%

Uniting Church

4.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Pennyroyal Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

81.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Pennyroyal Employment

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Employed full-time

32.4% 24 people

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Employed part-time

40.5% 30 people

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Not in labour force

27.0% 20 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Pennyroyal Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

42.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.8%

Certificate III/IV

14.1%

Postgraduate Degree

12.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Pennyroyal Occupation

Professionals

27.7%

Managers

23.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.4%

Sales Workers

12.8%

Community & Personal Service

6.4%

Clerical & Administrative

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Pennyroyal Field of Study

Management & Commerce

20.4%

Society & Culture

14.8%

Health

13.0%

Creative Arts

11.1%

Agriculture & Environment

9.3%

Education

9.3%

Architecture & Building

5.6%

Engineering

5.6%

Information Technology

5.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Pennyroyal Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Pennyroyal Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

9.7%

$650-$799/wk

22.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

22.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.7%

$4,000+/wk

16.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Pennyroyal Marital Status

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Married

62.1% 59

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Separated

6.3% 6

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Divorced

6.3% 6

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Never married

25.3% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Pennyroyal Ancestry

English

38.4%

Australian

21.7%

Irish

13.8%

Scottish

11.6%

Other

6.5%

Dutch

2.9%

Polish

2.9%

Chinese

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Pennyroyal School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

37.5%

Pre-school

29.2%

Secondary — Catholic

20.8%

Secondary — Government

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Pennyroyal Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 193

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Pennyroyal Volunteering

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Volunteer

46.5% 40

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Not a volunteer

53.5% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Pennyroyal Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

50.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Pennyroyal How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

90.0%

Did not go to work

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Pennyroyal Car Ownership

1 vehicle

22.2%

2 vehicles

33.3%

3 vehicles

24.4%

4+ vehicles

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Pennyroyal Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

19.4%

3 bedrooms

71.0%

4 bedrooms

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Pennyroyal Population Mobility

13.4%

moved in the last year

28.2%

moved in the last 5 years

1.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Pennyroyal Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

195

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Pennyroyal Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Diabetes

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Pennyroyal Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

15.9%

$150-$299/wk

11.6%

$300-$399/wk

10.1%

$650-$799/wk

5.8%

$800-$999/wk

7.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

15.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.1%

$3,500+/wk

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Pennyroyal Family Structure

Couple — no children

46.3%

Couple — children under 15

40.0%

Couple — no children under 15

10.0%

One parent — no children under 15

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Pennyroyal Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.9% 11

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Did not provide

86.1% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Pennyroyal Children Ever Born

No children

33.3%

1 child

13.3%

2 children

53.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Pennyroyal When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

1991–2000

2011–2015

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Pennyroyal Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.5%

5–14 hours

37.3%

15–29 hours

15.7%

30+ hours

20.5%

Did not do domestic work

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Pennyroyal Household Size

1 person

12.9%

2 persons

54.8%

3 persons

12.9%

4 persons

19.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Pennyroyal Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from VIC

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Pennyroyal Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Pennyroyal Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 7 total

Property Damage

Justice Procedures

Assault

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2016

2018

2019

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Pennyroyal Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,916/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 7.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Pennyroyal

Your weekly income

≈ $8,303/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $1,766/wk

Rent share 7.8%

Pennyroyal vs State & National Average

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Pop: 55 Income: $1,020/wk

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Pop: 55 Income: $1,024/wk Rent: $300/wk

Hazel Park

Pop: 55 Income: $828/wk Rent: $200/wk

Vaughan

Pop: 55 Income: $982/wk Rent: $300/wk

Wool Wool

Pop: 55 Income: $530/wk Rent: $160/wk

Tandarra

Pop: 55 Income: $700/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pennyroyal

What is the population of Pennyroyal VIC?

The population of Pennyroyal VIC is 110 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.1 people per km².Pennyroyal is ranked #8,678 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Pennyroyal?

The median personal income in Pennyroyal VIC is $850 per week, or $44,200 per year.The median household income is $1,916 per week.Family income is $1,968 per week.Pennyroyal is ranked #2,768 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Pennyroyal?

Median rent in Pennyroyal VIC is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 7.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Pennyroyal ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Pennyroyal?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pennyroyal VIC is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Pennyroyal?

The median age in Pennyroyal VIC is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Pennyroyal a good suburb to live in?

Pennyroyal is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 110.The median income is $850/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22055. All dollar figures in AUD.