Pennington SA

Postcode 5013 · Charles Sturt LGA

Pennington is a smaller suburb in South Australia within the Charles Sturt local government area (postcode 5013). With a population of 3,773, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 41. Households earn a median income of $66K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Vietnamese.

The median house price in Pennington is $920,000, having surged 15% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $550. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,517.

Pennington is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 934, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 15 bus stops. The crime rate in the Charles Sturt LGA is higher than average at 9,117 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Pennington offers a gross rental yield of 3.1%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($920K/$950K). The price-to-income ratio of 13.9x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +15.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.1% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$920K/$950K Near Median
Affordability13.9x Stretched
Price Momentum+15.0% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education3/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$920K
15% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$250
POPULATION
3,773
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age41
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,276
Personal Income /wk$568
Mortgage /mth$1,517
CRIME (Charles Sturt LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)9,117
Total Incidents344
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops15
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA934
Total Students262
Government1
Pennington School R-6Primary · Government · ICSEA 934
Data: 2025-Q4