Overall score
Angle Vale
39.9/100
Penfield Gardens
20.2/100
Angle Vale for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Angle Vale
39.9/100
Penfield Gardens
20.2/100
Crime rate
Angle Vale
83.4 / 1k
Penfield Gardens
94.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Angle Vale
52
Penfield Gardens
4
Population
Angle Vale
4,051
Penfield Gardens
304
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 | Angle Vale | Penfield Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.9/100 | 20.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.4/100 | 48.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 83.4 / 1k | 94.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 2 |
| Walkability | 59.5/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 52 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 541 | 5 |
| Green cover | 3.4% | 0.5% |
| Population | 4,051 | 304 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 4/10 |
Angle Vale is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Penfield Gardens is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand. Angle Vale sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Penfield Gardens is further out with more breathing room.
Angle Vale pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Penfield Gardens is the better pick for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Angle Vale if you are weighing retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Penfield Gardens for investors.
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.