Overall score
Kalangadoo
38.7/100
Penola
46.7/100
Kalangadoo vs Penola, SA Suburb Comparison
Kalangadoo for families; Penola for retirees and value.
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
6
Population
Kalangadoo
457
Penola
1,622
Metric leadKalangadoo 3Penola 8across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesPenola
- Best for familiesKalangadoo
- Best for best valuePenola
- Best for best schoolsPenola
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 | 38.7/100 | 46.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.1/100 | 55.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 10.7 / 1k | 11.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 52.2/100 |
| Public transport stops | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 31 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 16.5% |
| 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 quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Penola is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Penola, while Kalangadoo remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.