Overall score
Regentville
52.1/100
South Penrith
47.2/100
Regentville vs South Penrith, NSW Suburb Comparison
Regentville for retirees and families; South Penrith for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
RegentvilleSouth Penrith
Crime rate
Regentville
29.1 / 1k
South Penrith
154.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Regentville
56
South Penrith
311
Population
Regentville
829
South Penrith
12,005
Metric leadRegentville 4South Penrith 81 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesRegentville
- Best for familiesRegentville
- Best for investmentSouth Penrith
- Best for best valueSouth Penrith
- Best for best schoolsRegentville
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 | Regentville | South Penrith |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.1/100 | 47.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 21.3/100 | 58.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.1 / 1k | 154.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 12 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 135 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 67.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 56 | 311 |
| Planning activity | 30 | 16 |
| Green cover | 17.4% | 16.6% |
| Population | 829 | 12,005 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Regentville is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, and South Penrith is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Regentville tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while South Penrith stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer South Penrith, while Regentville 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.