Overall score
Panania
67.1/100
Picnic Point
57.2/100
Panania vs Picnic Point, NSW suburb comparison
Panania for value; Picnic Point for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
PananiaPicnic Point
Crime rate
Panania
30.1 / 1k
Picnic Point
30.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Panania
279
Picnic Point
79
Population
Panania
13,507
Picnic Point
6,413
Metric leadPanania 7Picnic Point 31 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesPicnic Point
- Best for best valuePanania
- Best for best schoolsPicnic Point
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 | Panania | Picnic Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.1/100 | 57.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.2/100 | 46.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 30.1 / 1k | 30.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 131 | 51 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 279 | 79 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 11 |
| Population | 13,507 | 6,413 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Panania is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Picnic Point is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Panania is stronger for schools and education options and parks and reserves; Picnic Point answers with a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Panania suits families and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Picnic Point is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.