Penrice at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
486
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Penrice.
The postcode for Penrice is 5353 (SA).
Penrice (5353) sits in the Mid Murray region of South Australia.
Penrice has roughly 486 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.
Penrice 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 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Penrice's population at 486, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
486
Median age
43
Family households
78%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$560/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
486
Median age: 43
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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.
0
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Penrice.
Local schools for Penrice
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Angaston Primary School
Light Pass Primary School
Nuriootpa High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Penrice.
- What is the Penrice postcode?
- Penrice is in the 5353 postcode, in SA, in the Mid Murray Council region.
- Where is Penrice?
- Penrice is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5353, in the Mid Murray Council region.
- What is the average rent in Penrice?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $560, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Penrice?
- There are 8 schools serving Penrice on this page, including Angaston Primary School, Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston, Light Pass Primary School.
- How walkable is Penrice?
- Penrice has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Penrice?
- Penrice is close to Angaston, Light Pass, Vine Vale, Nuriootpa, Stockwell.
- What is the population of Penrice?
- The population of Penrice is approximately 486 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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