Paddys River (Wingecarribee) vs Penrose
The verdict
Penrose is more affordable, with a median house price of $925K versus $1.18M in Paddys River (Wingecarribee). Penrose rates higher for transport (83 vs 0). Penrose is closer to the coast (52.9 km vs 63.1 km).
Scores
Paddys River (Wingecarribee)Penrose
| Paddys River (Wingecarribee) | Penrose | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 20 | 55 |
| Transport | 0 | 83 |
| Education | 42 | 60 |
| Liveability | 22 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Paddys River (Wingecarribee) | Penrose | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 64 | 263 |
| Median age | 36 | 55 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,874 | $1,091 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.7% | 42.2% |
| Born in Australia | 75.0% | 76.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.2 |
Growth: Paddys River (Wingecarribee) High Growth · Penrose High Growth
Property
| Paddys River (Wingecarribee) | Penrose | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.18M | $925K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $695 | $580 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Paddys River (Wingecarribee) | Penrose | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 1,521 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 380 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 380 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | 4,943 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Paddys River (Wingecarribee) | Penrose | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,003 |
See the full school list on each profile: Paddys River (Wingecarribee) · Penrose
Transport
| Paddys River (Wingecarribee) | Penrose | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 83 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| 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) | 8.5 km | 980 m |
Liveability
| Paddys River (Wingecarribee) | Penrose | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 650 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 63.1 km | 52.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 130.9 km | 126.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 32.6 km | 27.7 km |
Population & growth
| Paddys River (Wingecarribee) | Penrose | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 64 | 263 |
| Estimated 2025 | 66 | 272 |
| Projected 2041 | 90 | 370 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.77% | 0.84% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Paddys River (Wingecarribee) or Penrose?
Penrose is more affordable, with a median house price of $925K versus $1.18M.
Which has better public transport, Paddys River (Wingecarribee) or Penrose?
Penrose has the higher transport score (Paddys River (Wingecarribee) 0/100 vs Penrose 83/100).
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