Penfield Gardens vs Virginia, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Penfield Gardens | Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 24.9/100 | 46.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 55.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 141.4 / 1k | 85.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 15 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 49.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 39 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 59 |
| Population | 304 | 2,759 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesVirginia
- Best for familiesVirginia
- Best for investmentPenfield Gardens
- Best for best schoolsVirginia
Comparison summary
Penfield Gardens and Virginia (SA) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Virginia (SA) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Virginia (SA); Housing (desirability) favours Penfield Gardens; Crime rate favours Virginia (SA). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Virginia (SA), Families → Virginia (SA), Investment → Penfield Gardens, Best schools → Virginia (SA).