Kingscote vs Penneshaw, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Kingscote | Penneshaw |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.9/100 | 37.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.0/100 | 10.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.3 / 1k | 44.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 4 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 72 |
| Planning activity | 19 | 8 |
| Population | 1,962 | 269 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Kingscote and Penneshaw offer different strengths across official suburb data. Kingscote leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Penneshaw; Housing (desirability) favours Kingscote; Crime rate favours Kingscote. Quick verdicts: Beach lifestyle → Penneshaw, Investment → Kingscote, Best value → Kingscote.