Macdonald Park vs Penfield Gardens
The verdict
Macdonald Park rates higher for transport (35 vs 15). Macdonald Park has a shorter estimated CBD commute (99 vs 102 min).
Scores
Macdonald ParkPenfield Gardens
| Macdonald Park | Penfield Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 15 |
| Transport | 35 | 15 |
| Education | 32 | 25 |
| Liveability | 25 | 6 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Macdonald Park | Penfield Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 503 | 304 |
| Median age | 49 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,557 | $1,593 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.4% | 11.7% |
| Born in Australia | 69.0% | 61.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3 |
Growth: Macdonald Park High Growth · Penfield Gardens High Growth
Property
| Macdonald Park | Penfield Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | 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) | $800 | $580 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Macdonald Park | Penfield Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 596 | 329 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 994 | 3,289 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,350 | 14,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Macdonald Park | Penfield Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Macdonald Park · Penfield Gardens
Transport
| Macdonald Park | Penfield Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 15 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 99 | 102 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.2 km | 7.0 km |
Liveability
| Macdonald Park | Penfield Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.4 km | 11.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 29.0 km | 30.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.9 km | 11.0 km |
Population & growth
| Macdonald Park | Penfield Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 503 | 304 |
| Estimated 2025 | 744 | 450 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,061 | 641 |
| Annual growth rate | 10.28% | 10.30% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Macdonald Park or Penfield Gardens?
Macdonald Park has the higher transport score (Macdonald Park 35/100 vs Penfield Gardens 15/100).
Try another comparison
Compare two suburbs
Macdonald Park
vs