Monbulla vs Penola
The verdict
Penola rates higher for liveability (17 vs 8). Monbulla is closer to the coast (53.9 km vs 64.8 km).
Scores
MonbullaPenola
| Monbulla | Penola | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 15 | 19 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 40 | 44 |
| Liveability | 8 | 17 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Monbulla | Penola | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 122 | 1,622 |
| Median age | 47 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,333 | $1,369 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.9% | 27.1% |
| Born in Australia | 84.4% | 84.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.2 |
Growth: Monbulla Stable · Penola Stable
Property
| Monbulla | Penola | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $320 | $350 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Monbulla | Penola | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 92 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 123 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 820 | 1,788 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Monbulla | Penola | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 981 |
Transport
| Monbulla | Penola | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 317.7 km | 326.0 km |
Liveability
| Monbulla | Penola | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.8°C | 13.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 710 | 710 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 53.9 km | 64.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 334.8 km | 342.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 45.3 km | 46.1 km |
Population & growth
| Monbulla | Penola | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 122 | 1,622 |
| Estimated 2025 | 123 | 1,633 |
| Projected 2041 | 123 | 1,635 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.20% | 0.17% |
Common questions
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Monbulla and Penola have similar transport scores.
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