Macdonald Park vs Penfield
The verdict
Macdonald Park rates higher for liveability (25 vs 6). Penfield rates higher for transport (41 vs 35). Penfield is closer to the coast (9.4 km vs 12.4 km).
Scores
Macdonald ParkPenfield
| Macdonald Park | Penfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 25 |
| Transport | 35 | 41 |
| Education | 32 | 27 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 503 | 422 |
| Median age | 49 | 70 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,557 | $653 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.4% | 14.2% |
| Born in Australia | 69.0% | 47.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 1.8 |
Growth: Macdonald Park High Growth · Penfield —
Property
| Macdonald Park | Penfield | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $415 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 596 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 994 | 1,896 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,350 | 11,137 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Macdonald Park | Penfield | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Transport
| Macdonald Park | Penfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 41 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 6 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 99 | 91 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.2 km | 4.9 km |
Liveability
| Macdonald Park | 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 | 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 | 9.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 29.0 km | 26.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.9 km | 7.5 km |
Population & growth
| Macdonald Park | Penfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 503 | 422 |
| Estimated 2025 | 744 | 647 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,061 | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 10.28% | 11.28% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Macdonald Park or Penfield?
Penfield has the higher transport score (Macdonald Park 35/100 vs Penfield 41/100).
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