Angaston vs Penrice, SA suburb comparison

Angaston for schools; Penrice for retirees.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

AngastonPenrice

Overall score

Angaston

41.0/100

Penrice

36.1/100

Crime rate

Angaston

18.0 / 1k

Penrice

5.3 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Angaston

0

Penrice

0

Population

Angaston

2,202

Penrice

486

Metric leadAngaston 4Penrice 32 tiedacross 9 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

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.

CategoryAngastonPenrice
Overall score41.0/10036.1/100
Housing (desirability)53.9/10057.0/100
Crime rate18.0 / 1k5.3 / 1k
Schools & preschools2
Public transport stops52
Walkability7.5/1003.0/100
Nearby amenities00
Planning activity377
Population2,202486
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)4/104/10

Comparison summary

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 and walkability; Penrice answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Angaston generally means more mid-market housing value, while Penrice leans toward more sought-after housing.

Choose Angaston if you are weighing investors and households prioritising schools; lean toward Penrice for retirees.

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