Penong, SA: suburb profile

The population of Penong SA is 280 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Penong is $656 per week ($34,112 per year). Median rent in Penong is $59 per week ($256 per month). Penong has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Penong has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Penong is England. The most common religion is No religion (41.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous Languages. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Penong is $835.

There were 3 recorded offences in Penong in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

Population
280
Census 2021
Median income
$656/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$59/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
49years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

Penong vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Penong is $656 a week, 14% below the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 500th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $59 a week, $241 less than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 5.4% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 49, 6 years older than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasurePenongTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$656/wk$759/wk −14%$766/wk
Household income$1,100/wk$1,494/wk −26%$1,637/wk
Rent$59/wk$300/wk −80%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$835/mo$1,534/mo −46%$1,733/mo
Median age4943 +6 yrs42
Rent share of household income5.4%19.5% −14.1 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Penong, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Penong Population

280 residents at the 2021 Census.

Penong Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$656/wk
$34,112 per year
Ranked 6,231 of 14,663
Median Rent
$59/wk
$256 per month
Ranked 8,805 of 14,663
Median Age
49years
11 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$835/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Penong Rent Prices & Affordability

5% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,100/wk
Median rent $59/wk
Rent to income 5.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Penong against your income

About $4,767 a month
Median rent $59/wk
Left after rent $1,041/wk
Rent share 5.4%

Penong Map

Penong, South Australia Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Penong, South Australia: 32.2003°S, 132.8474°E

Penong Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents

People in Penong

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.9% (165) Female 41.1% (115)

Population Density

0.1
people per km²
280 people · 2089.4 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,550
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
2.9%
New Zealand
2.9%
Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0.0%
Brazil
0.0%
Cambodia
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Australian Indigenous Languages
7.5%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%
Croatian
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
40.0%
English
34.6%
Australian Aboriginal
20.4%
Irish
7.9%
German
7.5%
Scottish
7.1%
Polish
1.8%
Russian
1.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
41.8%
Lutheran
13.2%
Not stated
11.1%
Uniting Church
8.9%
Anglican
8.2%
Christian (other)
4.6%
Catholic
2.5%
Other religions
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

22.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
35.3% 82
Separated
3.0% 7
Divorced
7.8% 18
Widowed
2.6% 6
Never married
51.3% 119

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
36.8%
Couple: no children
32.1%
Couple: no children under 15
14.4%
One parent: children under 15
13.4%
One parent: no children under 15
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
38.5%
2 persons
35.9%
3 persons
8.5%
4 persons
6.8%
5 persons
6.8%
6+ persons
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Penong

Housing Tenure

Of the 118 occupied private dwellings in Penong at the 2021 Census, 34.7% were rented, 52.5% owned outright and 7.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
7.6% 9 dwellings
Owned outright
52.5% 62 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
7.6% 9 dwellings
Rented
34.7% 41 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.5% 3 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
13.6%
2 bedrooms
18.2%
3 bedrooms
41.8%
4 bedrooms
19.1%
5 bedrooms
4.5%
6+ bedrooms
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
7.8%
1 vehicle
22.4%
2 vehicles
31.9%
3 vehicles
14.7%
4+ vehicles
23.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Penong

Employment

Employed full-time
41.4% 87 people
Employed part-time
14.8% 31 people
Unemployed
7.6% 16 people
Not in labour force
36.2% 76 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
27.3%
Labourers
16.4%
Community & Personal Service
14.5%
Professionals
14.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
10.9%
Managers
10.9%
Clerical & Administrative
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.4%
$150-$299/wk
4.5%
$300-$399/wk
3.4%
$400-$499/wk
10.2%
$650-$799/wk
3.4%
$800-$999/wk
6.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
13.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.4%
$4,000+/wk
10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.9%
$1-$149/wk
3.1%
$150-$299/wk
8.7%
$300-$399/wk
5.1%
$400-$499/wk
7.7%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
7.2%
$800-$999/wk
9.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.6%
$3,500+/wk
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
61.3%
Bus
11.8%
Walked only
11.8%
Did not go to work
8.6%
Car (passenger)
3.2%
Other
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
39.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
24.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.9%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
78.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.5%
Bachelor Degree
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
27.5%
Education
17.6%
Society & Culture
11.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
11.8%
Architecture & Building
9.8%
Health
7.8%
Management & Commerce
7.8%
Agriculture & Environment
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
56.5%
Secondary: Government
34.8%
Pre-school
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
88.2%
Has need for assistance
2.5%
Need for assistance not stated
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
19
Arthritis
13
Heart disease
10
Diabetes
8
Asthma
8
Cancer
6
Stroke
6
Lung condition
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.0% 23
Did not provide
89.0% 187

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
39.3% 83
Not a volunteer
60.7% 128

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
24.3%
1 child
10.8%
2 children
21.6%
3 children
23.0%
4 children
20.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

1961: 1970
3
1971: 1980
6
2011: 2015
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

9.7%
moved in the last year
22.2%
moved in the last 5 years
10.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
241
Moved from SA
11
Moved: same area (SA2)
9

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
12.9%
5: 14 hours
28.7%
15: 29 hours
21.8%
30+ hours
17.3%
Did not do domestic work
19.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
79.3%
Step family: no other children
10.3%
Blended family: no other children
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Penong Crime Statistics

3 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
1
Break & Enter
1
Assault
1

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Penong

What is the population of Penong SA?

The population of Penong SA is 280 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km². Penong is ranked #6,165 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Penong?

The median personal income in Penong SA is $656 per week, or $34,112 per year. The median household income is $1,100 per week. Family income is $1,550 per week. Penong is ranked #6,231 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Penong?

Median rent in Penong SA is $59 per week ($256 per month). Rent represents 5.4% of household income, which is considered affordable. Penong ranks #8,805 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Penong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Penong SA is $835. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Penong?

The median age in Penong SA is 49 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Penong a good suburb to live in?

Penong is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 280. The median income is $656/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41138. All dollar figures in AUD.