Wakefield
Penwortham
Penwortham at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
163
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Penwortham.
Penwortham (5453) sits in the Wakefield region of South Australia.
Penwortham has roughly 163 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Penwortham scores 2/100 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Penwortham's population at 163, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
163
Median age
52
Family households
77%
Lone person
23%
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)
$475/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
163
Median age: 52
Rental data as of December 2025· 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.
2
0
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Penwortham.
Local schools for Penwortham
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Government School Catchment
Watervale Primary School
Clare Primary School
Auburn Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Penwortham.
- What is the Penwortham postcode?
- Penwortham is in the 5453 postcode, in SA, in the Wakefield region.
- What is the average rent in Penwortham?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $475, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Penwortham?
- There are 7 schools serving Penwortham on this page, including Watervale Primary School, Clare Primary School, St Joseph's School.
- How walkable is Penwortham?
- Penwortham has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Penwortham?
- Penwortham is close to Sevenhill, Watervale, Polish Hill River, Gillentown, Leasingham.
- What is the population of Penwortham?
- Penwortham has approximately 163 residents. The median age is 52.
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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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