Overall score
Hendon
50.0/100
Pennington
44.6/100
Hendon vs Pennington, SA suburb comparison
Hendon for investment and value; Pennington for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HendonPennington
Crime rate
Hendon
84.5 / 1k
Pennington
85.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hendon
103
Pennington
110
Population
Hendon
1,271
Pennington
3,773
Metric leadHendon 6Pennington 3across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesPennington
- Best for investmentHendon
- Best for best valueHendon
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.
| Category | Hendon | Pennington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.0/100 | 44.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.1/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 84.5 / 1k | 85.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 15 |
| Walkability | 71.5/100 | 30.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 103 | 110 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 27 |
| Population | 1,271 | 3,773 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Hendon is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, while Pennington is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Hendon sits closer to the city centre, whereas Pennington is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Hendon is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Pennington answers with public transport access and nearby cafés and amenities.
Hendon suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Pennington is the stronger match for families.