Browse land property in Penola

Overview

Penola is a modest town of 1,376 residents (2021 Census) in South Australia’s Coonawarra wine region, offering a close‑knit community with essential amenities. Primary and high schools sit within a kilometre of the centre, while the Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre, Mother Mary McKillop Memorial Park and John Knox Oval provide cultural and recreational space. The Alexander Cameron Suites hotel, a caravan park and regular sports events, from Australian Rules football to horse racing, add to local lifestyle.

Although the Mount Gambier‑to‑Wolseley railway line closed to freight in 1995 and to tourists in 2006, the former Penola railway station remains a historic landmark near the town centre. Heritage‑listed streets showcase a mix of 19th‑century cottages, former banks, the Royal Oak Hotel and the original post office, reflecting a varied housing stock. Road links connect Penola quickly to Adelaide and nearby districts.