Sorell Council
Penna
Penna at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
437
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Penna.
Penna (7171) sits in the Sorell region of Tasmania.
Penna has roughly 437 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Penna scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 22°C (mild), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 586mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Hobart (Ellerslie Road) station, 6.7km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Penna's population at 437, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
437
Median age
49
Family households
84%
Lone person
12%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$363/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
437
Median age: 49
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Penna.
Local schools for Penna
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Sorell School
Richmond Primary School
Non-Government Schools
St John's Catholic School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
586 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
21.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
4.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Hobart (Ellerslie Road) (7 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Penna.
- What is the Penna postcode?
- Penna is in the 7171 postcode, in TAS, in the Sorell Council region.
- What is the average rent in Penna?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $363.
- What schools are in Penna?
- There are 3 schools serving Penna on this page, including Sorell School, St John's Catholic School, Richmond Primary School.
- How walkable is Penna?
- Penna has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Penna?
- Penna is close to Midway Point, Sorell, Pawleena, Orielton, Richmond.
- What is the population of Penna?
- Penna has approximately 437 residents. The median age is 49.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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