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SA · Playford Council
Penfield Gardens, 5121
Est. population · Jun 2025
414
Growth (1 yr)
+12.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+59.9%
Median age
48
Median income
$1,593/wk
Employment rate
57.3%
Languages at home
31.7%non-English
Most common: Vietnamese, Italian, Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Penfield Gardens is a practical smaller community in Playford Council, with a familiar suburban feel rather than a self-contained town centre. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric. Everyday cafés are limited locally, with the wider metro area covering the bigger food and entertainment trips.
Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.
Local crime has been trending higher of late. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
Versus similar metro suburbs, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because community and employment, plus growth momentum trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Penfield Gardens snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$580/wk
Population (ERP)
414
+13% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
3.9%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#67
among Metro Adelaide · Mature
Safety
86th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
100th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 24.9/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6304th in Australia
- State rank
- 628th in SA
- Peer rank
- #67 among Metro Adelaide · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #348 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 60%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $580
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
414(June 2025)
+12.8% annual · +59.9% over 5 years · 100th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +12.8%
- 5-year growth
- +59.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +47
- Change in 5 years
- +155
- Growth rank in SA
- 100th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~600), extrapolated at +7.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 304
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $1,593
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 4 of 103
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 57.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 94 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 43
- Against the person
- 8
- Against property
- 35
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 103.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 38 residents
- State safety percentile
- 86.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 30
- Increase (daily rate)
- +39.1%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental9
- Other Theft6
- Sct - Non Residence4
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury4
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv10
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 70 Penfield Rd - North side
- Stop 70 Penfield Rd - South side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Lyell McEwin Hospital (11.0 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 20
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 48.3
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 1 proposal
June 2026
- Variation of Development Application 23009592 - Removal of canopy and replace with additional warehouse452 WOMMA WEST RD PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Under Assessment
2025· 9 proposals
October 2025
- Agricultural building in association with primary production on-site.783 HEASLIP RD PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Decision Made
September 2025
- Boundary re-alignment187 TAYLORS RD PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121;201 TAYLORS RD PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Decision Made
- Advertisement and Storage Shed492 ROBERT RD PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Under Assessment
May 2025
- Light Industry - Packing Shed145 SHORT RD PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Decision Made
April 2025
- Agricultural Building - Shed & Canopy481 WOMMA WEST RD PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Decision Made
March 2025
- Alterations and additions to detached dwelling511A WOMMA WEST RD PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Under Assessment
February 2025
- Agricultural buildingLOT 8 CARCLEW RD PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Under Assessment
- Tree Damaging Activity - Potential impact of root system within Tree Protection Zones of 4x Regulated and 5x Significant Trees (Eucalyptus sideroxylon) in association with and as a result of the installation of regional stormwater infrastructure220 BROADACRES DR PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Decision Made
January 2025
- Installation of Fiberglass Swimming Pool & associated safety barrier and tree damaging activity.530 WOMMA WEST RD PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Decision Made
2024· 16 proposals
December 2024
- Commencement of horticulture including horticultural structures (greenhouses), farm building and dam10 BROADACRES DR PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Decision Made
November 2024
- Construct Office (9.6m x 21m) and Storage Shed (6m x 12m) associated with existing horticulture481 WOMMA WEST RD PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Decision Made
October 2024
- 2 x carports, attached to each side of garage60 CARCLEW RD PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage)60 CARCLEW RD PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Decision Made
September 2024
- Six greenhouses, agricultural building, dam and removal of regulated tree145 SHORT RD PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah239 SHORT RD PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Decision Made
- Change of land use to a transport distribution facility for the purpose of supporting primary production, comprising warehouse, heavy vehicle parking of up to 8 vehicles, car parking, detention basin, fencing and landscaping.LOT 502 ANGLE VALE RD PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Decision Made
August 2024
- Variation to Development No: 22035055 - Agricultural buildings (2 x 33m Long x 15.0m Wide x4.5m High) and 50,000L rainwater tankLOT 70 TAYLORS RD PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Decision Made
July 2024
- Freestanding carport, 35m2107 BROADACRES DR PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Decision Made
- Store471 WOMMA WEST RD PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Decision Made
- Outbuilding (13m x 7.5m x 3.0m)113 SHORT RD PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Decision Made
- Residential outbuilding (Garage)60 CARCLEW RD PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Decision Made
May 2024
- Variation to Development Authorisation 21017449 - Increase in parking of non-farm (earthmoving) related vehicles from 6 to 8 vehicles and increase in operating hours to 6:30pmLOT 8 CARCLEW RD PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Decision Made
April 2024
- Construction of a verandah attached to dwelling239 SHORT RD PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Decision Made
March 2024
- Agricultural building for the storage of goods and implements in association with horticulture.22 BROADACRES DR PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Decision Made
February 2024
- Construction of a Telecommunications tower facility consisting of a 30m monopole with antenna headframe, base station and associated fencing.LOT 47 BROADACRES DR PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Under Assessment
2023· 4 proposals
August 2023
- Firs Safety Upgrade405 TAYLORS RD PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Decision Made
- Agricultural Building x 2795 HEASLIP RD PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Under Assessment
May 2023
- Warehouse and canopy extension in association with existing olive processing facility452 WOMMA WEST RD PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Decision Made
March 2023
- Transportable building (lunch room)405 TAYLORS RD PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Decision Made
2022· 10 proposals
December 2022
- Agricultural building (implement shed)171 BROADACRES DR PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety fence113 SHORT RD PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Decision Made
October 2022
- Agricultural buildings (2 x 36m Long x15.0m Wide x4.5m High) and 50,000L rainwater tankLOT 70 TAYLORS RD PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Shed)1157 ANGLE VALE RD PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Decision Made
- Domestic Outbuilding132 SHORT RD PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Decision Made
September 2022
- Domestic Outbuilding (Shed)239 SHORT RD PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Decision Made
August 2022
- Single Agricultural Building 30m x 12m x 5m507 TAYLORS RD PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Decision Made
- 12m x 6m x 2.7 Garage for storage of cars.1036 ANGLE VALE RD PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Decision Made
July 2022
- Domestic OutbuildingLOT 62 SHORT RD PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Decision Made
- 2 x VerandahsLOT 62 SHORT RD PENFIELD GARDENS SA 5121Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Roadworks & transport
5 active roadworks / incidents
- Water MainsAngle Vale Road, Curtis Rd20 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
- Water MainsAngle Vale Road, Taylors Rd20 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
- Water MainsHeaslip Road, Robert Rd20 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
- Water MainsHeaslip Road, Thyer Rd16 Jul 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- Water MainsHeaslip Road, Robert Rd16 Jun 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Carclew Primitive Methodist ChurchLot 1 Carclew Road PENFIELD GARDENSLocal heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Spence
- Member of Parliament
- Matt BURNELL (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 138,898
- Turnout (2025)
- 87.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +2.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 34.7%Labor 65.3%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 5.9 km away).
Coalition 34.0%Labor 66.0%
0.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +5.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Angle Vale (Spence)Labor 59.8% · Coalition 40.2% TPP (2025)3.8 km away
- Andrews FarmLabor 69.0% · Coalition 31.0% TPP (2025)4.5 km away
- EyreLabor 73.6% · Coalition 26.4% TPP (2025)4.7 km away
- Angle Vale North (Spence)Labor 63.5% · Coalition 36.5% TPP (2025)5.1 km away
- VirginiaLabor 56.8% · Coalition 43.2% TPP (2025)5.1 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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