Macdonald Park vs Penfield, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 22.2/100 | 14.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.5/100 | 17.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 83.5 / 1k | 111.4 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | — | 6 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 4 |
| Population | 503 | 422 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMacdonald Park
- Best for familiesPenfield
- Best for investmentMacdonald Park
- Best for best valueMacdonald Park
Comparison summary
Macdonald Park and Penfield offer different strengths across official suburb data. Macdonald Park leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Macdonald Park; Housing (desirability) favours Macdonald Park; Crime rate favours Macdonald Park. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Macdonald Park, Families → Penfield, Investment → Macdonald Park, Best value → Macdonald Park.