Pental Island VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Pental Island VIC is 159 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pental Island is $884 per week ($45,968 per year). Median rent in Pental Island is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Pental Island has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Pental Island has a population density of 2.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pental Island is $1,279.

There were 4 recorded offences in Pental Island in 2025-25, a rate of 25 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).

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Pental Island Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Pental Island Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$884/wk
$45,968 per year
#2325 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$340/wk
$1,473 per month
#3592 of 14,663
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Median Age
42years
4 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,279/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Pental Island Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.3% (79) Female 48.7% (75)

Population Density

2.0
people per km²
159 people · 79.1 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Pental Island Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Pental Island Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
59.0% 23 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
41.0% 16 dwellings

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

Pental Island Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Pental Island Religion

No Religion
54.6%
Catholic
15.1%
Not stated
10.5%
Uniting Church
7.9%
Anglican
6.6%
Baptist
3.3%
Lutheran
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Pental Island Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
45.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
27.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
17.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.4%

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

Pental Island Employment

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Employed full-time
50.9% 59 people
Employed part-time
20.7% 24 people
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Not in labour force
28.4% 33 people

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

Pental Island Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
55.8%
Bachelor Degree
25.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.8%

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

Pental Island Occupation

Managers
58.3%
Professionals
16.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.7%
Clerical & Administrative
8.3%

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

Pental Island Field of Study

Management & Commerce
19.6%
Agriculture & Environment
19.6%
Architecture & Building
13.7%
Engineering
13.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
13.7%
Health
11.8%
Education
7.8%

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

Pental Island Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Pental Island Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
17.1%
$650-$799/wk
11.4%
$800-$999/wk
11.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
20.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Pental Island Marital Status

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Married
59.2% 77
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Separated
6.2% 8
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Divorced
6.2% 8
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Never married
28.5% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Pental Island Ancestry

Australian
34.5%
English
29.6%
Irish
11.8%
German
6.9%
Scottish
6.4%
Italian
4.4%
Dutch
2.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.0%
Other
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Pental Island School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
40.5%
Secondary — Government
29.7%
Primary — Catholic
13.5%
Secondary — Catholic
8.1%
Vocational Education
8.1%

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

Pental Island Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.1% 6
No need for assistance
97.9% 283

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

Pental Island Volunteering

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Volunteer
29.2% 33
Not a volunteer
70.8% 80

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Pental Island Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
42.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Pental Island How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
88.1%
Did not go to work
11.9%

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

Pental Island Car Ownership

1 vehicle
12.8%
2 vehicles
38.3%
3 vehicles
23.4%
4+ vehicles
25.5%

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

Pental Island Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.0%
3 bedrooms
40.0%
4 bedrooms
48.0%
5 bedrooms
6.0%

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

Pental Island Population Mobility

2.8%
moved in the last year
22.9%
moved in the last 5 years
2.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Pental Island Indigenous Population

1.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
265
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Pental Island Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
9
Arthritis
4
Heart disease
4
Asthma
3
Lung condition
3

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

Pental Island Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.3%
$1-$149/wk
10.6%
$300-$399/wk
5.3%
$500-$649/wk
7.4%
$650-$799/wk
10.6%
$800-$999/wk
9.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Pental Island Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
43.0%
Couple — no children
28.9%
Couple — no children under 15
25.0%
One parent — children under 15
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Pental Island Military Service

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Previously served
2.8% 3
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Never served
97.2% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Pental Island Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.2% 16
Did not provide
85.8% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Pental Island Children Ever Born

No children
29.2%
2 children
33.3%
3 children
37.5%

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

Pental Island Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.6%
5–14 hours
29.2%
15–29 hours
14.2%
30+ hours
21.7%
Did not do domestic work
11.3%

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

Pental Island Household Size

1 person
15.8%
2 persons
36.8%
3 persons
17.5%
4 persons
19.3%
5 persons
5.3%
6+ persons
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Pental Island Where Residents Moved From

Same address
138
Moved from VIC
5

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

Pental Island Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Pental Island Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

Property Damage
2
Theft
1
Drug Offences
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2023
2024
2025

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

Pental Island Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,055/wk
Median Rent $340/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.5%

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

If you earn X in Pental Island

≈ $8,905/month
Median rent $340/wk
Left after rent $1,715/wk
Rent share 16.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Pental Island vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Pental Island

What is the population of Pental Island VIC?

The population of Pental Island VIC is 159 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.0 people per km².Pental Island is ranked #7,594 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Pental Island?

The median personal income in Pental Island VIC is $884 per week, or $45,968 per year.The median household income is $2,055 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.Pental Island is ranked #2,325 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Pental Island?

Median rent in Pental Island VIC is $340 per week ($1,473 per month).Rent represents 16.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Pental Island ranks #3,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Pental Island?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pental Island VIC is $1,279. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Pental Island?

The median age in Pental Island VIC is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Pental Island a good suburb to live in?

Pental Island is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 159.The median income is $884/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.5% 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: 22057. All dollar figures in AUD.