Overall score
Lewisham
28.1/100
Penna
33.1/100
Penna for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Lewisham
28.1/100
Penna
33.1/100
Crime rate
Lewisham
1038.8 / 1k
Penna
1894.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lewisham
6
Penna
0
Population
Lewisham
799
Penna
437
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Put side by side, Lewisham is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and Penna is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Lewisham sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Penna is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Lewisham is stronger for a quieter safety profile and walkability; Penna answers with housing affordability and overall desirability. Lewisham generally means more sought-after housing, while Penna leans toward more mid-market housing value.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Penna, while Lewisham remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.