Lewisham vs Penna, TAS suburb comparison

Penna for investment and value.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

LewishamPenna

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

Metric leadLewisham 4Penna 3across 7 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.

CategoryLewishamPenna
Overall score28.1/10033.1/100
Housing (desirability)8.2/10030.2/100
Crime rate1038.8 / 1k1894.0 / 1k
Walkability3.5/1000.0/100
Nearby amenities60
Population799437
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)5/106/10

Comparison summary

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.

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