Athol Park vs Pennington
The verdict
Pennington is more affordable, with a median house price of $839K versus $884K in Athol Park. Athol Park rates higher for education (62 vs 55). Athol Park has a shorter estimated CBD commute (41 vs 42 min). On the separate residential safety score, Athol Park rates higher (52 vs 34/100 in Pennington).
Scores
| Athol Park | Pennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 72 |
| Transport | 82 | 79 |
| Education | 62 | 55 |
| Liveability | 79 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Athol Park | Pennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,023 | 3,773 |
| Median age | 34 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,380 | $1,276 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.6% | 30.3% |
| Born in Australia | 44.4% | 59.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.5 |
Growth: Athol Park Moderate Growth · Pennington Moderate Growth
Property
| Athol Park | Pennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $884K | $839K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 5.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $610 | $450 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Athol Park | Pennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 52 | 34 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 346 | 477 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 247 | 371 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,970 | 9,117 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Athol Park | Pennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 969 |
See the full school list on each profile: Athol Park · Pennington
Transport
| Athol Park | Pennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 79 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 41 | 42 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Athol Park | Pennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 2 |
| Parks | 1 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 27 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.3 km | 2.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.6 km | 10.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.0 km | 5.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 2.9 km |
Population & growth
| Athol Park | Pennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,023 | 3,773 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,132 | 3,976 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,341 | 4,366 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.32% | 1.32% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Athol Park or Pennington?
Athol Park has the higher residential safety score (Athol Park 52/100 vs Pennington 34/100).
Which is more affordable, Athol Park or Pennington?
Pennington is more affordable, with a median house price of $839K versus $884K.
Which has better public transport, Athol Park or Pennington?
Athol Park has the higher transport score (Athol Park 82/100 vs Pennington 79/100).
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