Overall score
Pennington
44.6/100
Royal Park
54.1/100
Pennington vs Royal Park, SA suburb comparison
Royal Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
PenningtonRoyal Park
Crime rate
Pennington
85.8 / 1k
Royal Park
65.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Pennington
110
Royal Park
174
Population
Pennington
3,773
Royal Park
3,453
Metric leadPennington 2Royal Park 71 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesRoyal Park
- Best for familiesRoyal Park
- Best for investmentRoyal Park
- Best for best valueRoyal Park
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 | Pennington | Royal Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.6/100 | 54.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.0/100 | 47.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 85.8 / 1k | 65.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 19 |
| Walkability | 30.5/100 | 82.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 110 | 174 |
| Planning activity | 27 | 40 |
| Population | 3,773 | 3,453 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Pennington reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Royal Park is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Pennington tends to lead on a calmer planning outlook and a larger local community, while Royal Park stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Royal Park, while Pennington remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.