Penola
City in South Australia, Australia
Overview
Penola is a picturesque rural town set in the heart of South Australia's premium Coonawarra wine region. Renowned for its heritage charm, lively food and wine scene, and connection to Saint Mary MacKillop, it offers a relaxing and authentic Australian countryside experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
South Australia
Population
1,622
Time Zone
Australia/Adelaide
Coordinates
-37.38°, 140.84°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,830
Local Cost
$1,260
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
75
English
95
Temperature
14.3°C
Summer Avg
19.2°C
Winter Avg
9.5°C
Record High
46.7°C
Record Low
-1.6°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
615 mm
Internet Speed
72 Mbps
Upload
47 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
MGB
Distance
42 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.