Exeter vs Penrose
The verdict
Penrose is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.08M versus $2.05M in Exeter. Exeter rates higher for education (69 vs 60). Exeter is closer to the coast (48.9 km vs 52.9 km).
Scores
ExeterPenrose
| Exeter | Penrose | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 55 |
| Transport | 83 | 83 |
| Education | 69 | 60 |
| Liveability | 29 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Exeter | Penrose | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,087 | 263 |
| Median age | 53 | 55 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,914 | $1,091 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.5% | 42.2% |
| Born in Australia | 79.0% | 76.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.2 |
Growth: Exeter High Growth · Penrose High Growth
Property
| Exeter | Penrose | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.05M | $1.08M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $570 | $570 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 51 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Exeter | Penrose | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 1,521 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 380 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 460 | 380 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,864 | 4,943 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Exeter | Penrose | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,030 | 1,034 |
Transport
| Exeter | Penrose | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 83 |
| Train stations | 3 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 203 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.7 km | 980 m |
Liveability
| Exeter | Penrose | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 48.9 km | 52.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 118.1 km | 126.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 19.1 km | 27.7 km |
Population & growth
| Exeter | Penrose | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,087 | 263 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,125 | 272 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,527 | 370 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.86% | 0.84% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Exeter or Penrose?
Penrose is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.08M versus $2.05M.
Which has better schools, Exeter or Penrose?
Penrose has a higher average school ICSEA (Exeter 1030 vs Penrose 1034; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Exeter or Penrose?
Exeter and Penrose have similar transport scores.
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