Penna, TAS 7171 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Penna is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7171, home to 437 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Sorell local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 17 km from the Hobart CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 437
- Median age
- 49 years
- Median household income
- $1,666 /week
- Median personal income
- $744 /week
- Median family income
- $1,737 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Sorell
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hobart
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyons
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $363 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,625
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Sorell School (Midway Point Kindergarten)
- Sorell School
- Richmond Primary School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 parks and reserves
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (21.8°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (11.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 611 mm
- Reference station: Hobart (Ellerslie Road), 17.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 100.0% of the 184 resolvable premises in Penna. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 452 across the Sorell LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 381 other offences, 96 violent offences, 23 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Penna?
Penna (TAS 7171) had 437 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Sorell local government area.
What is the median rent in Penna?
The median advertised rent in Penna is $363/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Penna?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Penna covering government sectors. Nearest include: Sorell School (Midway Point Kindergarten) (1.6 km), Sorell School (3.2 km), Richmond Primary School (8.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Penna?
Penna is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Penna?
Across Sorell LGA, 452 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (381), violent (96), vehicle theft (23). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Penna?
In Penna, mean daily temperatures range from 8.4°C to 17°C and annual rainfall is 611 mm measured at the Hobart (Ellerslie Road) weather station (17.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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