Overall score
Penguin
44.7/100
Ulverstone
44.1/100
Penguin vs Ulverstone, TAS Suburb Comparison
Penguin for investment; Ulverstone for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
PenguinUlverstone
Crime rate
Penguin
39.3 / 1k
Ulverstone
39.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Penguin
27
Ulverstone
18
Population
Penguin
4,132
Ulverstone
6,653
Metric leadPenguin 6Ulverstone 42 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for investmentPenguin
- Best for best valueUlverstone
- Best for best schoolsUlverstone
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 | Penguin | Ulverstone |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.7/100 | 44.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.2/100 | 82.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.3 / 1k | 39.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 24 | 11 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 18.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 27 | 18 |
| Green cover | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| Population | 4,132 | 6,653 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Penguin is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Ulverstone is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Penguin pulls ahead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Ulverstone is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Retirees may find Penguin the better fit, while families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Ulverstone.
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.