Macdonald Park vs Penfield Gardens, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Macdonald Park | Penfield Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 22.2/100 | 24.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.5/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 83.5 / 1k | 141.4 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 1 |
| Population | 503 | 304 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesMacdonald Park
- Best for investmentPenfield Gardens
- Best for best valuePenfield Gardens
Comparison summary
Macdonald Park and Penfield Gardens offer different strengths across official suburb data. Macdonald Park leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Penfield Gardens; Housing (desirability) favours Penfield Gardens; Crime rate favours Macdonald Park. Quick verdicts: Families → Macdonald Park, Investment → Penfield Gardens, Best value → Penfield Gardens.