Penfield vs Penfield Gardens, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Penfield | Penfield Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 14.9/100 | 24.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 17.6/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 111.4 / 1k | 141.4 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 2 |
| Walkability | 9.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 1 |
| Population | 422 | 304 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesPenfield Gardens
- Best for familiesPenfield
- Best for investmentPenfield Gardens
- Best for best valuePenfield Gardens
Comparison summary
Penfield and Penfield Gardens offer different strengths across official suburb data. Penfield leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Penfield Gardens; Housing (desirability) favours Penfield Gardens; Crime rate favours Penfield. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Penfield Gardens, Families → Penfield, Investment → Penfield Gardens, Best value → Penfield Gardens.