Overall score
Angaston
41.0/100
Penrice
36.1/100
Angaston for schools; Penrice for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
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
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.
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.