Orielton vs Penna, TAS Suburb Comparison

Orielton for investment and value; Penna for families.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

OrieltonPenna

Overall score

Orielton

35.7/100

Penna

38.4/100

Crime rate

Orielton

31.2 / 1k

Penna

31.2 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Orielton

0

Penna

7

Population

Orielton

430

Penna

437

Metric leadOrielton 1Penna 44 tiedacross 9 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.

CategoryOrieltonPenna
Overall score35.7/10038.4/100
Housing (desirability)56.5/10044.8/100
Crime rate31.2 / 1k31.2 / 1k
Weather (desirability)82.3/10082.3/100
Walkability0.0/1000.0/100
Nearby amenities07
Green cover11.0%15.5%
Population430437
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)6/106/10

Comparison summary

Orielton is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, while Penna is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Orielton sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Penna is in a middle-ring position.

Orielton pulls ahead on housing affordability and overall desirability, whereas Penna is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities, plus a larger local community. Orielton generally means more approachable housing costs, while Penna leans toward more mid-market housing value.

On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Orielton, while Penna remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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.

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