Mortdale vs Penshurst
The verdict
Mortdale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.81M versus $2.03M in Penshurst. Penshurst has a shorter estimated CBD commute (38 vs 41 min). On the separate residential safety score, Penshurst rates higher (94 vs 88/100 in Mortdale).
Scores
| Mortdale | Penshurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 91 |
| Transport | 95 | 96 |
| Education | 73 | 75 |
| Liveability | 97 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mortdale | Penshurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,745 | 12,592 |
| Median age | 38 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,995 | $1,835 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.3% | 52.4% |
| Born in Australia | 59.1% | 47.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Growth: Mortdale Stable · Penshurst Stable
Property
| Mortdale | Penshurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.81M | $2.03M |
| Median unit price | $785K | $663K |
| House price YoY | 6.8% | 16.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $900 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 33 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Mortdale | Penshurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 88 | 94 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 149 | 103 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 121 | 64 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 214 | 270 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,890 | 3,034 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mortdale | Penshurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 4 |
| Government | 3 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,025 | 1,067 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mortdale · Penshurst
Transport
| Mortdale | Penshurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 96 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 35 | 43 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 41 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 870 m | 380 m |
Liveability
| Mortdale | Penshurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 20 | 14 |
| Parks | 19 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.6 km | 6.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.4 km | 15.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.5 km | 6.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.7 km | 4.4 km |
Population & growth
| Mortdale | Penshurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,745 | 12,592 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,167 | 13,359 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,235 | 13,021 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.97% | 1.49% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mortdale or Penshurst?
Penshurst has the higher residential safety score (Mortdale 88/100 vs Penshurst 94/100).
Which is more affordable, Mortdale or Penshurst?
Mortdale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.81M versus $2.03M.
Which has better schools, Mortdale or Penshurst?
Penshurst has a higher average school ICSEA (Mortdale 1025 vs Penshurst 1067; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mortdale or Penshurst?
Penshurst has the higher transport score (Mortdale 95/100 vs Penshurst 96/100).
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