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SA · Barossa Council

Penrice, SA, 5353

Current weather

10.4°CLight drizzle

79% humidity · 34.4 km/h wind · 12.1° / 9.2° today · 8.9 mm rain

Desirability index

65.3/100

#76 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Penrice is a small locality in the Barossa area, home to around 486 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 3 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 6.2 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $560, limited but present public transport access, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
486
Median age
43
Median household income / week
$2,009
Dwelling vacancy
9.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
18 of 185
Median monthly mortgage
$1,543
Employment rate
69.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
6 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$560

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
3
Against the person
2
Against property
1
Rate per 1,000 residents
6.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 243 residents
State safety percentile
3.2th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
17
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Theft1
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
  • Serious Assault Resulting In Injury1

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Penrice Rd / Murdock Ct - West side (Penrice)
  • Penrice Rd / Murdock St - West side (Penrice)

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Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

78 planning-related records

2026· 5 proposals

  • May 2026

  • Change of use from Tourist Accommodation to Residential
    107 PENRICE RD PENRICE SA 5353Decision Made

  • April 2026

  • Land division - 1 into 2 (Torrens Title)
    103 PENRICE RD PENRICE SA 5353Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed) 20m x 10m x 4m high
    43 -45 RODDA DR PENRICE SA 5353Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Construction of a skillion verandah (measuring 6m x 8.2m x 3.4m maximum post height)
    126 PENRICE RD PENRICE SA 5353Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • General storage shed
    46 -48 RODDA DR PENRICE SA 5353Decision Made
2025· 13 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Land Division - 1 into 3 (Torrens Title)
    95 PENRICE RD PENRICE SA 5353Under Assessment

  • November 2025

  • Construction of verandah measuring 6.17m x 2.83m x 2.4m post height
    30 -32 SALEM RD PENRICE SA 5353Decision Made
  • Construction of a single-storey detached Dwelling, inclusive of a Double Garage and Alfresco under the main roof.
    110 PENRICE RD PENRICE SA 5353Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding (measuring 18.1m x 7.6m x 3.6m wall height); Construction of combined fencing and retaining wall to the southern side boundary (exceeding 2.1 meters in height)
    2 SALEM RD PENRICE SA 5353Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Shed Extension (measuring 5m x 6.18m addition to existing shed) in zincalume finish
    651 STOCKWELL RD PENRICE SA 5353Decision Made

  • June 2025

  • Land division - 1 into 2 (Torrens Title)
    21 -23 BREAKNECK HILL RD PENRICE SA 5353Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • Construction of additions to existing single storey detached dwelling
    99 MOCULTA RD PENRICE SA 5353Decision Made
  • Change of use from dwelling to tourist accommodation (up to six guests)
    190 MOCULTA RD PENRICE SA 5353Decision Made

  • April 2025

  • Construction of an outbuilding 9.145m x 6.200m X 2.4 wall height (storage shed)
    74 MOCULTA RD PENRICE SA 5353Decision Made

  • March 2025

  • Construction of a verandah (measuring 5.8m x 9m x 2.4m post height)
    97 PENRICE RD PENRICE SA 5353Decision Made
  • Construction of a verandah replacing an existing verandah (measuring 3.6m x 33.2m x 2.44m post height)
    129 -131 MOCULTA RD PENRICE SA 5353Decision Made

  • February 2025

  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding measuring (8m x 10m x 3.25m wall height)
    78 MOCULTA RD PENRICE SA 5353Decision Made

  • January 2025

  • New Outback Verandah
    20 -26 RODDA DR PENRICE SA 5353Decision Made
2024· 11 proposals

  • December 2024

  • Construction of verandah attached to existing dwelling having maximum width of 6.439m and maximum length of 7.850m and post height of 2.4m
    11 -17 RODDA DR PENRICE SA 5353Decision Made

  • November 2024

  • Construction of Outbuilding - Shed (measuring 6.1m x 15.2m x 3.05m wall height)
    72 PENRICE RD PENRICE SA 5353Decision Made
  • Construction of Outbuilding - Shed (measuring 6.2m x 6.2m x 3.05m wall height)
    4 MURDOCK CT PENRICE SA 5353Decision Made

  • August 2024

  • Dwelling alterations includes relocation of existing sliding door of rear alfresco and construction of a dwelling addition including alfresco under main roof.
    12 BREAKNECK HILL RD PENRICE SA 5353Decision Made
  • Construction of outbuilding - shed (measuring 6.1m x 6.1m x 3m wall height)
    117 PENRICE RD PENRICE SA 5353Decision Made

  • May 2024

  • Construction of a verandah
    6-8 BREAKNECK HILL RD PENRICE SA 5353Decision Made

  • April 2024

  • Construction of dwelling additions and alterations with associated decking
    190 MOCULTA RD PENRICE SA 5353Decision Made
  • Construction of freestanding Verandah (measuring 10.0m x 2.8m x 2.7m post height)
    19 MOOROOROO RD PENRICE SA 5353Decision Made

  • March 2024

  • Construction of Detached Dwelling and associated Outbuilding (garage)
    LOT 404 RICHARD ST PENRICE SA 5353Under Assessment

  • February 2024

  • Construction of freestanding carport (measuring 12.0m x 4.5m x 3.4m post height)
    20-26 RODDA DR PENRICE SA 5353Decision Made

  • January 2024

  • Conventional Land Division - Create 1 additional allotment
    117 PENRICE RD PENRICE SA 5353Decision Made
2023· 16 proposals

  • December 2023

  • Construction of single-storey additions to an existing single-storey detached dwelling; construction pf a verandah attached to the side of an existing dwelling
    6-10 RICHARD ST PENRICE SA 5353Decision Made
  • Conventional Land Division - Create two additional allotments
    83 PENRICE RD PENRICE SA 5353Decision Made

  • November 2023

  • Construction of outbuilding (measuring 18.288m x 9.174m x 3.658m wall height)
    121-123 MOCULTA RD PENRICE SA 5353Decision Made
  • Swimming pool and safety fence
    427 MOCULTA RD PENRICE SA 5353Decision Made
  • Construction of verandah (gazebo) attached to existing dwelling (measuring 11.05m x 6.62m x 2.38m post height)
    86 MOCULTA RD PENRICE SA 5353Decision Made

  • October 2023

  • Demolition of an existing shed; Construction of a domestic outbuilding - garage (measuring 13.0m x 6.0m x 3.0m wall height)
    88-90 MOCULTA RD PENRICE SA 5353Decision Made
  • Construction of verandah measuring 5.94m x 6.45m x 2.3m (post height) attached to existing dwelling
    22 SARAH ST PENRICE SA 5353Decision Made
  • Fibreglass swimming pool & associated safety barrier
    228 MOCULTA RD PENRICE SA 5353Decision Made

  • September 2023

  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding - domestic storage (measuring 10.0m x 9.0m x 3.4m wall height)
    113 PENRICE RD PENRICE SA 5353Decision Made

  • August 2023

  • Change of use of a portion of dwelling to short term tourist accommodation (max four guests)
    13 SARAH ST PENRICE SA 5353Decision Made
  • Conventional Land Division - 1 into 5 Division
    127 PENRICE RD PENRICE SA 5353Under Assessment
2022· 21 proposals

21 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 8 proposals

8 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Heritage

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Desirability index

Desirability score
65.3/100
Cohort rank
#76 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

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