Overall score
Penrice
44.0/100
Stockwell
47.6/100
Stockwell for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Penrice
44.0/100
Stockwell
47.6/100
Crime rate
Penrice
1.8 / 1k
Stockwell
6.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Penrice
0
Stockwell
2
Population
Penrice
486
Stockwell
516
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.
| Category | Penrice | Stockwell |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.0/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.0/100 | 43.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 1.8 / 1k | 6.7 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 28.8/100 | 28.8/100 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 3.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 6 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Population | 486 | 516 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 5/10 |
Put side by side, Penrice is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Stockwell is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Penrice pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, whereas Stockwell is the better pick for housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. Penrice generally means more sought-after housing, while Stockwell leans toward more mid-market housing value.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Stockwell, while Penrice remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.