Nangwarry vs Penola
The verdict
Penola rates higher for education (44 vs 13). Nangwarry is closer to the coast (55.6 km vs 64.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Penola rates higher (92 vs 33/100 in Nangwarry).
Scores
NangwarryPenola
| Nangwarry | Penola | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 7 | 19 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 13 | 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
| Nangwarry | Penola | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 505 | 1,622 |
| Median age | 45 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $900 | $1,369 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 13.4% | 27.1% |
| Born in Australia | 79.8% | 84.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Nangwarry Stable · Penola Stable
Property
| Nangwarry | 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) | $280 | $350 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Nangwarry | Penola | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 33 | 92 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 396 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 396 | 123 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,535 | 1,788 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Nangwarry | Penola | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 848 | 981 |
See the full school list on each profile: Nangwarry · Penola
Transport
| Nangwarry | 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) | 338.0 km | 326.0 km |
Liveability
| Nangwarry | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 55.6 km | 64.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 355.1 km | 342.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 30.7 km | 46.1 km |
Population & growth
| Nangwarry | Penola | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 505 | 1,622 |
| Estimated 2025 | 508 | 1,633 |
| Projected 2041 | 509 | 1,635 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.15% | 0.17% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Nangwarry or Penola?
Penola has the higher residential safety score (Nangwarry 33/100 vs Penola 92/100).
Which has better schools, Nangwarry or Penola?
Penola has a higher average school ICSEA (Nangwarry 848 vs Penola 981; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Nangwarry or Penola?
Nangwarry and Penola have similar transport scores.
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