South Australia · Suburb Profile

Penwortham SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Penwortham, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Penwortham SA is 163 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Penwortham is $772 per week ($40,144 per year). Median rent in Penwortham is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Penwortham has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Penwortham has a population density of 10.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Penwortham is $1,717.

There were 1 recorded offences in Penwortham in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Penwortham Population

residents (Census 2021)

Penwortham Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$772/wk

$40,144 per year

#4100 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,717/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Penwortham Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.8% (86) Female 47.2% (77)

Population Density

10.9

people per km²

163 people · 14.9 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,981

Family income/wk

Penwortham Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Penwortham Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

57.1% 32 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

42.9% 24 dwellings

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

Penwortham Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Penwortham Religion

No Religion

56.9%

Not stated

12.5%

Anglican

11.9%

Uniting Church

8.8%

Catholic

8.1%

Christian (other)

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Penwortham Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

64.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.7%

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

Penwortham Employment

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Employed full-time

39.8% 45 people

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Employed part-time

31.9% 36 people

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Unemployed

2.7% 3 people

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Not in labour force

25.7% 29 people

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

Penwortham Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

32.3%

Bachelor Degree

29.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

12.9%

Postgraduate Degree

4.8%

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

Penwortham Occupation

Professionals

54.5%

Managers

25.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

6.8%

Community & Personal Service

6.8%

Sales Workers

6.8%

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

Penwortham Field of Study

Society & Culture

19.6%

Agriculture & Environment

17.6%

Engineering

15.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

9.8%

Health

9.8%

Management & Commerce

9.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.8%

Education

7.8%

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

Penwortham Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Penwortham Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

5.5%

$650-$799/wk

9.1%

$800-$999/wk

5.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

18.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.3%

$4,000+/wk

10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Penwortham Marital Status

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Married

50.8% 65

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Separated

2.3% 3

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Divorced

17.2% 22

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Widowed

4.7% 6

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Never married

25.0% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Penwortham Ancestry

Australian

35.8%

English

32.8%

Irish

9.8%

German

6.4%

Scottish

5.9%

Dutch

3.4%

Other

2.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.5%

New Zealander

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Penwortham School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

48.4%

Pre-school

25.8%

Secondary — Government

25.8%

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

Penwortham Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.5% 10

✅

No need for assistance

96.5% 273

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

Penwortham Volunteering

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Volunteer

23.5% 28

—

Not a volunteer

76.5% 91

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Penwortham Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

25.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

35.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Penwortham How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.0%

Car (passenger)

6.8%

Walked only

6.8%

Did not go to work

6.8%

Other

5.5%

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

Penwortham Car Ownership

1 vehicle

17.2%

2 vehicles

45.3%

3 vehicles

25.0%

4+ vehicles

12.5%

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

Penwortham Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

13.6%

2 bedrooms

28.8%

3 bedrooms

27.1%

4 bedrooms

23.7%

5 bedrooms

6.8%

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

Penwortham Population Mobility

13.9%

moved in the last year

31.3%

moved in the last 5 years

3.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Penwortham Indigenous Population

2.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

280

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Penwortham Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Cancer

Diabetes

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

Penwortham Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.1%

$1-$149/wk

8.2%

$150-$299/wk

3.1%

$300-$399/wk

4.1%

$400-$499/wk

3.1%

$500-$649/wk

8.2%

$650-$799/wk

8.2%

$800-$999/wk

8.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Penwortham Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

51.4%

Couple — no children

37.7%

One parent — no children under 15

5.8%

One parent — children under 15

2.9%

Couple — no children under 15

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Penwortham Military Service

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Previously served

11.0% 13

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Never served

89.0% 105

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Penwortham Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.8% 21

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Did not provide

82.2% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Penwortham Children Ever Born

No children

16.2%

1 child

10.8%

2 children

56.8%

3 children

16.2%

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

Penwortham When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

2001–2010

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

Penwortham Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.7%

5–14 hours

47.7%

15–29 hours

16.5%

30+ hours

9.2%

Did not do domestic work

11.9%

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

Penwortham Household Size

1 person

23.7%

2 persons

39.0%

3 persons

13.6%

4 persons

18.6%

5 persons

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Penwortham Where Residents Moved From

Same address

130

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Penwortham Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Penwortham Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2021

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Penwortham Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,821/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.5%

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

If you earn X in Penwortham

Your weekly income

≈ $7,891/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,521/wk

Rent share 16.5%

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Penwortham vs State & National Average

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Pop: 82 Income: $1,912/wk Rent: $50/wk

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Pop: 82 Income: $679/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Pop: 82 Income: $519/wk Rent: $125/wk

Waterloo (SA)

Pop: 82 Income: $450/wk Rent: $73/wk

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Pop: 83 Income: $725/wk Rent: $150/wk

Copley (SA)

Pop: 83 Income: $372/wk Rent: $85/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Penwortham

What is the population of Penwortham SA?

The population of Penwortham SA is 163 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 10.9 people per km².Penwortham is ranked #7,517 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Penwortham?

The median personal income in Penwortham SA is $772 per week, or $40,144 per year.The median household income is $1,821 per week.Family income is $1,981 per week.Penwortham is ranked #4,100 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Penwortham?

Median rent in Penwortham SA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 16.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Penwortham ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Penwortham?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Penwortham SA is $1,717. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Penwortham?

The median age in Penwortham SA is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Penwortham a good suburb to live in?

Penwortham is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 163.The median income is $772/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/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: 41140. All dollar figures in AUD.