The Adelaide region is home to many great suburbs suited to all types of buyers, renters, or even investors. But one of the best parts of living in or around Adelaide is being able to enjoy a quiet lifestyle so close to the city.
Residents of Pennington know this all too well. After all, the city is only a short 11 kilometres away, giving anyone who lives in this quiet suburb a short, sweet commute for work each day.
Simply hop on one of the many buses that run through the suburb, or head up to nearby Alberton to catch a train to town.
Who lives in Pennington?
The quiet and tight-knit atmosphere of Pennington makes it a great place for families, and there's certainly a lot of them in this area!
Figures from the 2011 Census identified that 39 per cent of all households in this suburb are made up of couples with children. And there's good reason for it.
Although it's not a huge area, Pennington has three primary schools nestled in the suburb. Whether you choose to enrol your kids in Pennington Primary, Our Lady of Mt Carmel Primary or Pennington Junior Primary, you'll find the daily walk or drive to school isn't far!
The nearby suburbs of Alberton and Woodville both have high schools, too. This means that you won't have to keep moving around to ensure your kids get the education they need.
Things to do in Pennington
When you walk through Pennington, one of the things you'll find a lot of are open green spaces.
At the southern end of the suburb, you'll see the Robert Haigh Reserve where you might catch a game of community lacrosse or hockey. Not too far north from that lies the Pennington Gardens Reserve, which is a great place to take the family.
Here, you can enjoy learning about the history of Pennington through art works installed at the park. There's also a great sheltered area with seating and a barbecue, so feel free to bring the kids, family and friends down for a day of fun.
Neighbouring suburb St Clair has its own shopping centre where you'll find everything you need - from a supermarket, butchers, medical centre and more.
Moving to Pennington
Whether you're a renter, investor or owner occupier, moving to a brand new and unfamiliar area can be a difficult thought. Get in touch with your local Ray White office for expert advice and helpful assistance throughout your property journey.
