Hendon vs Pennington, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Hendon | Pennington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.8/100 | 43.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.1/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 87.3 / 1k | 91.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 15 |
| Walkability | 71.5/100 | 30.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 103 | 110 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 21 |
| Population | 1,271 | 3,773 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesPennington
- Best for investmentHendon
- Best for best valueHendon
- Best for best schoolsPennington
Comparison summary
Hendon (SA) and Pennington offer different strengths across official suburb data. Hendon (SA) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Hendon (SA); Housing (desirability) favours Hendon (SA); Crime rate favours Hendon (SA). Quick verdicts: Families → Pennington, Investment → Hendon (SA), Best value → Hendon (SA), Best schools → Pennington.