American River vs Penneshaw, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | American River | Penneshaw |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.9/100 | 37.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 10.6/100 | 10.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 7.1 / 1k | 44.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 4 |
| Walkability | 24.0/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 26 | 72 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 8 |
| Population | 280 | 269 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesAmerican River
- Best for familiesAmerican River
- Best for beach lifestylePenneshaw
- Best for best schoolsPenneshaw
Comparison summary
American River and Penneshaw offer different strengths across official suburb data. American River leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Penneshaw; Crime rate favours American River; Public transport stops favours American River. Quick verdicts: Retirees → American River, Families → American River, Beach lifestyle → Penneshaw, Best schools → Penneshaw.