Overall score
Macdonald Park
19.7/100
Penfield Gardens
20.2/100
Macdonald Park vs Penfield Gardens, SA Suburb Comparison
Macdonald Park for families; Penfield Gardens for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Macdonald ParkPenfield Gardens
Crime rate
Macdonald Park
36.9 / 1k
Penfield Gardens
94.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Macdonald Park
4
Penfield Gardens
4
Population
Macdonald Park
503
Penfield Gardens
304
Metric leadMacdonald Park 3Penfield Gardens 52 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesMacdonald Park
- Best for best valuePenfield Gardens
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 | Macdonald Park | Penfield Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 19.7/100 | 20.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.5/100 | 48.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.9 / 1k | 94.2 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 5 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Population | 503 | 304 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Macdonald Park is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, while Penfield Gardens is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
Macdonald Park tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, overall desirability, and a larger local community, while Penfield Gardens stands out for housing affordability, walkability, and tree cover and green space.
Choose Macdonald Park if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Penfield Gardens for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.