Overall score
Nuriootpa
56.6/100
Penrice
36.1/100
Nuriootpa for investment and value; Penrice for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Nuriootpa
56.6/100
Penrice
36.1/100
Crime rate
Nuriootpa
27.1 / 1k
Penrice
5.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Nuriootpa
43
Penrice
0
Population
Nuriootpa
6,901
Penrice
486
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.
Nuriootpa is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, while Penrice is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Nuriootpa sits among greener hillside streets, while Penrice keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Nuriootpa pulls ahead on housing affordability and public transport access, whereas Penrice is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Nuriootpa sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Penrice.
Choose Nuriootpa if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Penrice for retirees.