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Penrice SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Penrice, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Penrice SA is 486 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Penrice is $819 per week ($42,588 per year). Median rent in Penrice is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Penrice has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Penrice has a population density of 25.2 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Penrice is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Penrice is $1,543.
There were 1 recorded offences in Penrice in 2025-26, a rate of 2 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).
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Penrice Population
Penrice Median Income & Rent
Penrice Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Penrice Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Penrice Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Penrice Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Penrice Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Penrice Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Penrice Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Penrice Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Penrice Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Penrice Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Penrice Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Penrice Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Penrice Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Penrice Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Penrice School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Penrice Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Penrice Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Penrice Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Penrice How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Penrice Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Penrice Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Penrice Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Penrice Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Penrice Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Penrice Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Penrice Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Penrice Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Penrice Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Penrice Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Penrice When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Penrice Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Penrice Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Penrice Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Penrice Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Penrice Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Penrice Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Penrice
What is the population of Penrice SA?
The population of Penrice SA is 486 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 25.2 people per km².Penrice is ranked #5,077 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Penrice?
The median personal income in Penrice SA is $819 per week, or $42,588 per year.The median household income is $2,009 per week.Family income is $2,223 per week.Penrice is ranked #3,271 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Penrice?
Median rent in Penrice SA is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 17.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Penrice ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Penrice?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Penrice SA is $1,543. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Penrice?
The median age in Penrice SA is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Penrice a good suburb to live in?
Penrice is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 486.The median income is $819/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.4% 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: 41139. All dollar figures in AUD.