Pennington vs Woodville North
The verdict
Pennington is more affordable, with a median house price of $839K versus $874K in Woodville North. Woodville North rates higher for education (65 vs 55). Pennington is closer to the coast (2.6 km vs 3.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Woodville North rates higher (45 vs 34/100 in Pennington).
Scores
| Pennington | Woodville North | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 75 |
| Transport | 79 | 78 |
| Education | 55 | 65 |
| Liveability | 79 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Pennington | Woodville North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,773 | 2,721 |
| Median age | 41 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,276 | $1,341 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.3% | 41.8% |
| Born in Australia | 59.3% | 50.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Pennington Moderate Growth · Woodville North Moderate Growth
Property
| Pennington | Woodville North | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $839K | $874K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 5.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $450 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Pennington | Woodville North | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 34 | 45 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 477 | 331 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 371 | 404 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,117 | 7,277 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Pennington | Woodville North | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 969 | 923 |
See the full school list on each profile: Pennington · Woodville North
Transport
| Pennington | Woodville North | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 79 | 78 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 42 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 1.2 km |
Liveability
| Pennington | Woodville North | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 27 | 9 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.6 km | 3.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.1 km | 8.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.0 km | 5.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 2.1 km |
Population & growth
| Pennington | Woodville North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,773 | 2,721 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,976 | 2,867 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,366 | 3,148 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.32% | 1.32% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Pennington or Woodville North?
Woodville North has the higher residential safety score (Pennington 34/100 vs Woodville North 45/100).
Which is more affordable, Pennington or Woodville North?
Pennington is more affordable, with a median house price of $839K versus $874K.
Which has better schools, Pennington or Woodville North?
Pennington has a higher average school ICSEA (Pennington 969 vs Woodville North 923; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Pennington or Woodville North?
Pennington has the higher transport score (Pennington 79/100 vs Woodville North 78/100).
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