Overall score
Angaston
46.2/100
Penrice
44.0/100
Angaston for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Angaston
46.2/100
Penrice
44.0/100
Crime rate
Angaston
12.9 / 1k
Penrice
1.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Angaston
3
Penrice
0
Population
Angaston
2,202
Penrice
486
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Angaston | Penrice |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.2/100 | 44.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.7/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.9 / 1k | 1.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 28.8/100 | 28.8/100 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 2 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 44 | 8 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 2,202 | 486 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Angaston is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Penrice is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Angaston is stronger for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Penrice answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook. Angaston generally means more mid-market housing value, while Penrice leans toward more sought-after housing.
Choose Angaston if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Penrice for retirees and families.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.