Angle Vale vs Penfield Gardens, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Angle Vale | Penfield Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.8/100 | 24.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.8/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 109.1 / 1k | 141.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 2 |
| Walkability | 30.5/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 40 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 390 | 1 |
| Population | 4,051 | 304 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesAngle Vale
- Best for familiesAngle Vale
- Best for investmentPenfield Gardens
- Best for best valueAngle Vale
- Best for best schoolsAngle Vale
Comparison summary
Angle Vale and Penfield Gardens offer different strengths across official suburb data. Angle Vale leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Angle Vale; Housing (desirability) favours Penfield Gardens; Crime rate favours Angle Vale. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Angle Vale, Families → Angle Vale, Investment → Penfield Gardens, Best value → Angle Vale.