Overall score
Penguin
43.6/100
Wynyard
49.4/100
Wynyard for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Penguin
43.6/100
Wynyard
49.4/100
Crime rate
Penguin
251.1 / 1k
Wynyard
330.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Penguin
18
Wynyard
2
Population
Penguin
4,132
Wynyard
6,296
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Put side by side, Penguin is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Wynyard is a more rural mid-sized suburb that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Penguin tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities, while Wynyard stands out for housing affordability and schools and education options.
Retirees and households prioritising schools may find Penguin the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Wynyard.