Overall score
Penguin
44.7/100
Wynyard
43.8/100
Penguin vs Wynyard, TAS Suburb Comparison
Penguin for families and schools; Wynyard for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
PenguinWynyard
Crime rate
Penguin
39.3 / 1k
Wynyard
50.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Penguin
27
Wynyard
18
Population
Penguin
4,132
Wynyard
6,296
Metric leadPenguin 4Wynyard 53 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Wynyard |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.7/100 | 43.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.2/100 | 81.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.3 / 1k | 50.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 24 | 33 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 27 | 18 |
| Green cover | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| Population | 4,132 | 6,296 |
| 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 Wynyard is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Penguin tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Wynyard stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
Retirees may find Penguin the better fit, while families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Wynyard.
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.