Cheero Point vs Penguin
The verdict
Cheero Point rates higher for education (71 vs 40). Penguin rates higher for liveability (69 vs 27). Cheero Point is closer to the coast (140 m vs 3.1 km).
Scores
Cheero PointPenguin
| Cheero Point | Penguin | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 43 |
| Transport | 30 | 20 |
| Education | 71 | 40 |
| Liveability | 27 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cheero Point | Penguin | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 100 | 4,132 |
| Median age | 41 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,428 | $1,301 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 43.3% | 27.9% |
| Born in Australia | 79.0% | 83.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Cheero Point Stable · Penguin Stable
Property
| Cheero Point | Penguin | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $620K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $655 | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 17 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Cheero Point | Penguin | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,000 | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cheero Point | Penguin | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 985 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cheero Point · Penguin
Transport
| Cheero Point | Penguin | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 30 | 20 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 24 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 133 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.0 km | Data not available |
Liveability
| Cheero Point | Penguin | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 20.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 12.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 980 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 4 |
| Parks | 0 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 140 m | 3.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 40.3 km | 220.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.4 km | 3.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 16.9 km | 17.9 km |
Population & growth
| Cheero Point | Penguin | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 100 | 4,132 |
| Estimated 2025 | 98 | 4,166 |
| Projected 2041 | 108 | 4,232 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.50% | 0.21% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Cheero Point or Penguin?
Cheero Point has the higher transport score (Cheero Point 30/100 vs Penguin 20/100).
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