Overall score
Albert Park
36.7/100
Pennington
44.6/100
Albert Park vs Pennington, SA suburb comparison
Pennington for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Albert ParkPennington
Crime rate
Albert Park
57.5 / 1k
Pennington
85.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Albert Park
47
Pennington
110
Population
Albert Park
1,780
Pennington
3,773
Metric leadAlbert Park 4Pennington 5across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesPennington
- Best for best valuePennington
- Best for best schoolsPennington
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Albert Park | Pennington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.7/100 | 44.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 27.2/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 57.5 / 1k | 85.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 15 |
| Walkability | 45.5/100 | 30.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 47 | 110 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 27 |
| Population | 1,780 | 3,773 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Albert Park reads as an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap; Pennington is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Albert Park sits closer to the city centre, whereas Pennington is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Albert Park is stronger for a quieter safety profile and walkability; Pennington answers with housing affordability and public transport access.
On balance, families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Pennington, while Albert Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.