Penrice
SA 5353 • South Australia
About Penrice
Penrice is a small rural locality in the heart of South Australia's renowned Barossa Valley, situated approximately 2 kilometres north of Angaston and governed by the Barossa Council. With a population of 486 at the 2021 Census spread across around 19 square kilometres, Penrice is a quiet agricultural community within one of Australia's most celebrated wine-producing regions. The locality shares a postcode with Angaston and sits amid the gently rolling hills and vineyards characteristic of the Eden Valley and eastern Barossa.
Penrice is historically significant as the site of a large limestone and marble quarry that operated for many decades under Penrice Soda Products before being acquired by Adelaide Brighton Cement in 2014 — a legacy that shaped the local industrial character of the area. The nearby town of Angaston provides residents with access to shops, a school, medical services, and the rich cultural life of the Barossa Valley, including world-class wineries, cellar doors, and gourmet food producers. Penrice appeals to those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle embedded in one of Australia's most iconic regional landscapes, within around 70 kilometres of Adelaide.
Penrice falls under postcode 5353 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Schubert electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Adelaide Metro regional coaches — Adelaide CBD (via Nuriootpa/Gawler) 1 hr 30 min - 2 hr
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Accessible via the Sturt Highway and Barossa Valley Way; car strongly recommended
Penrice has no commercial facilities; residents walk or drive to nearby Angaston for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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5 Moculta Road
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7 Neldner Avenue
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Main Road
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Keyneton