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Pennington suburb profile

Pennington is a modest, largely residential suburb in Adelaide's north-west, sitting close to port-side and industrial precincts. Its flat, grid streets are lined with single-storey post-war cottages and brick veneer homes, with pockets of newer townhouses and infill development. The area suits first-home buyers, established families and people who work in nearby industry, and day-to-day life centres on small shopping strips, sporting ovals and local parks. Public buses and nearby arterial roads provide straightforward connections to surrounding suburbs and the city, giving Pennington a practical, working-suburb character rather than a leafy village feel.

Pennington property market performance

Like many smaller suburbs, Pennington sees relatively few recent property sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. House values have risen sharply, up 12.9% over the last 12 months, and six houses sold in the past 3 months.

The rental market in Pennington recorded an average house rent of $600 over the last 12 months. There isn't enough recent data to report a reliable median rent for units.

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Pennington demographics

Pennington is a community of 3,773 people with a median age of 41. The typical household has a weekly income of $1,276, roughly $66,352 a year.

Families are prominent in the household mix. Couple families with children are the largest family type at 43.0%, followed by couple families without children at 29.4%. One-parent families make up 24.3% and other families 3.4% of the family total.

In Pennington, owner-occupation is more common than renting: about three in five homes are owner-occupied (25.6% owned outright and 34.7% owned with a mortgage), while just under two in five, 39.7%, are rented.

Suburbs near Pennington

Some popular suburbs near Pennington include:

  • St Clair: Established residential area in Adelaide's west, with mature trees and quiet streets.
  • Cheltenham: Coastal suburb with maritime character and a mix of homes and industry.
  • Alberton: Close-knit suburb with historic streets and a longstanding local identity.
  • Albert Park: Industrial and residential mix near major transport routes and local parks.
  • Ottoway: Predominantly industrial area on Adelaide's western industrial corridor.

How does Pennington compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Pennington’s median house price is 34.3% higher than St Clair’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Pennington have grown 9.0% higher than in Cheltenham.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Pennington have grown 8.7% lower than the average rate of growth across Adelaide.

Choose the right real estate agents in Pennington

In Pennington ,20 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 46.4% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 1.19% and 3.25%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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