Cheltenham vs Pennington
The verdict
Pennington is more affordable, with a median house price of $839K versus $1.08M in Cheltenham. Cheltenham rates higher for transport (91 vs 79). Cheltenham has a shorter estimated CBD commute (27 vs 42 min). On the separate residential safety score, Cheltenham rates higher (77 vs 34/100 in Pennington).
Scores
| Cheltenham | Pennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 72 |
| Transport | 91 | 79 |
| Education | 61 | 55 |
| Liveability | 81 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cheltenham | Pennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,236 | 3,773 |
| Median age | 44 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,534 | $1,276 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.0% | 30.3% |
| Born in Australia | 77.5% | 59.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Cheltenham Moderate Growth · Pennington Moderate Growth
Property
| Cheltenham | Pennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.08M | $839K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 48.0% | 5.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $630 | $450 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Cheltenham | Pennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 77 | 34 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 179 | 477 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 179 | 371 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,936 | 9,117 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cheltenham | 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: Cheltenham · Pennington
Transport
| Cheltenham | Pennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 79 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 27 | 42 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 210 m | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Cheltenham | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 1 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 53 | 27 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.9 km | 2.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.7 km | 10.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.1 km | 5.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 2.9 km |
Population & growth
| Cheltenham | Pennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,236 | 3,773 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,356 | 3,976 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,587 | 4,366 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.32% | 1.32% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cheltenham or Pennington?
Cheltenham has the higher residential safety score (Cheltenham 77/100 vs Pennington 34/100).
Which is more affordable, Cheltenham or Pennington?
Pennington is more affordable, with a median house price of $839K versus $1.08M.
Which has better public transport, Cheltenham or Pennington?
Cheltenham has the higher transport score (Cheltenham 91/100 vs Pennington 79/100).
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