Penguin vs West Ulverstone
The verdict
Penguin rates higher for liveability (69 vs 53). West Ulverstone is closer to the coast (1.7 km vs 3.1 km).
Scores
PenguinWest Ulverstone
| Penguin | West Ulverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 37 |
| Transport | 20 | 22 |
| Education | 40 | 36 |
| Liveability | 69 | 53 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Penguin | West Ulverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,132 | 4,515 |
| Median age | 47 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,301 | $1,059 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.9% | 21.4% |
| Born in Australia | 83.7% | 83.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Penguin Stable · West Ulverstone Stable
Property
| Penguin | West Ulverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Penguin | West Ulverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Data not available
Schools
| Penguin | West Ulverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | 858 |
See the full school list on each profile: Penguin · West Ulverstone
Transport
| Penguin | West Ulverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 20 | 22 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Penguin | West Ulverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 20.0°C | 21.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.8°C | 12.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 980 | 1,000 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 1 |
| Parks | 4 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.1 km | 1.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 220.6 km | 217.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.2 km | 3.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 17.9 km | 23.2 km |
Population & growth
| Penguin | West Ulverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,132 | 4,515 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,166 | 4,527 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,232 | 4,624 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.21% | 0.07% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Penguin or West Ulverstone?
Penguin has a higher average school ICSEA (Penguin 985 vs West Ulverstone 858; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Penguin or West Ulverstone?
West Ulverstone has the higher transport score (Penguin 20/100 vs West Ulverstone 22/100).
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