Overall score
Kalangadoo
29.9/100
Penola
30.3/100
Kalangadoo vs Penola, SA suburb comparison
Penola for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KalangadooPenola
Crime rate
Kalangadoo
10.7 / 1k
Penola
11.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kalangadoo
0
Penola
0
Population
Kalangadoo
457
Penola
1,622
Metric leadKalangadoo 2Penola 61 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Kalangadoo | Penola |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.9/100 | 30.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 18.3/100 | 25.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 10.7 / 1k | 11.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 24 |
| Population | 457 | 1,622 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Kalangadoo reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Penola is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Kalangadoo pulls ahead on a calmer planning outlook, whereas Penola is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Penola, while Kalangadoo remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.