The huts provided dormitory and family accommodation, with separate dining, recreation and latrine buildings.

[3] The majority of residents (61.2%) are of Australian birth, with other common census responses being Vietnam (11.2%) and England (3.0%).

[3] Phap Hoa Temple is located on Butler Avenue next to Pennington Primary School.

The Pennington Oval on Butler Avenue provides a venue for regular local sporting fixtures.

There is no train stop in Pennington itself; the closest statian is St Clair Grand Junction Road is served by the 230, 232, 254 and the 254X express bus services.