Eyre vs Penfield
The verdict
Eyre rates higher for liveability (39 vs 6). Penfield is closer to the coast (9.4 km vs 11.7 km).
Scores
EyrePenfield
| Eyre | Penfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 25 |
| Transport | 52 | 41 |
| Education | 34 | 27 |
| Liveability | 39 | 6 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Eyre | Penfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,113 | 422 |
| Median age | 28 | 70 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,688 | $653 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.7% | 14.2% |
| Born in Australia | 75.8% | 47.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 1.8 |
Growth: Eyre — · Penfield —
Property
| Eyre | Penfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $707K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 23.4% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $560 | $415 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Eyre | Penfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 18 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 629 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 359 | 1,896 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,883 | 11,137 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Eyre | Penfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
Transport
| Eyre | Penfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 52 | 41 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 7 | 6 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 91 | 91 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 4.9 km |
Liveability
| Eyre | Penfield | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.7 km | 9.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 26.5 km | 26.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.1 km | 7.5 km |
Population & growth
| Eyre | Penfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,113 | 422 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,706 | 647 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 11.27% | 11.28% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Eyre or Penfield?
Eyre has the higher transport score (Eyre 52/100 vs Penfield 41/100).
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