Penola at a glance
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
1,622
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Penola.
The postcode for Penola is 5277 (SA).
Penola (5277) sits in the Grant region of South Australia.
Penola has roughly 1,622 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.
Penola scores 24/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Penola's population at 1,622, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,622
Median age
47
Family households
65%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
1,622
Median age: 47
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
12
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
24
0
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Penola.
Local schools for Penola
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Penola Primary School
Penola High School
Non-Government Schools
Mary MacKillop Memorial School
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Frequently asked
About Penola.
- What is the Penola postcode?
- Penola is in the 5277 postcode, in SA, in the Grant region.
- Where is Penola?
- Penola is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5277, in the Grant region.
- What is the average rent in Penola?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Penola?
- There are 3 schools serving Penola on this page, including Penola Primary School, Mary MacKillop Memorial School, Penola High School.
- How walkable is Penola?
- Penola has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Penola?
- Penola is close to Coonawarra, Monbulla, Krongart, Glenroy, Moerlong.
- What is the population of Penola?
- The population of Penola is approximately 1,622 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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