Maralinga Tjarutja
Penong
Penong at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
280
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Penong.
Penong (5690) sits in the Maralinga Tjarutja region of South Australia.
Penong has roughly 280 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.
Penong scores 10/100 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 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Penong's population at 280, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
280
Median age
49
Family households
59%
Lone person
38%
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)
$160/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$59/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
280
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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.
10
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Penong.
Local schools for Penong
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Penong Primary School
Koonibba Aboriginal School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Penong.
- What is the Penong postcode?
- Penong is in the 5690 postcode, in SA, in the Maralinga Tjarutja region.
- What is the average rent in Penong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $160, for units it's $59.
- What schools are in Penong?
- There are 2 schools serving Penong on this page, including Penong Primary School, Koonibba Aboriginal School.
- How walkable is Penong?
- Penong has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Penong?
- Penong is close to Watraba, White Well Corner, Uworra, Charra, Bookabie.
- What is the population of Penong?
- Penong has approximately 280 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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