Penrose vs Wingello
The verdict
Wingello is more affordable, with a median house price of $950K versus $1.08M in Penrose. Penrose rates higher for education (60 vs 46). Penrose is closer to the coast (52.9 km vs 54.6 km).
Scores
PenroseWingello
| Penrose | Wingello | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 51 |
| Transport | 83 | 83 |
| Education | 60 | 46 |
| Liveability | 24 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Penrose | Wingello | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 263 | 647 |
| Median age | 55 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,091 | $1,542 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.2% | 27.4% |
| Born in Australia | 76.8% | 81.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.6 |
Growth: Penrose High Growth · Wingello High Growth
Property
| Penrose | Wingello | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.08M | $950K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $570 | $570 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| Penrose | Wingello | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 95 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,521 | 309 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 380 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 380 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,943 | 1,391 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Penrose | Wingello | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,034 | 1,001 |
See the full school list on each profile: Penrose · Wingello
Transport
| Penrose | Wingello | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 83 |
| Train stations | 2 | 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) | 980 m | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Penrose | Wingello | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 650 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 52.9 km | 54.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 126.7 km | 131.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 27.7 km | 32.7 km |
Population & growth
| Penrose | Wingello | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 263 | 647 |
| Estimated 2025 | 272 | 670 |
| Projected 2041 | 370 | 909 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.84% | 0.88% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Penrose or Wingello?
Wingello is more affordable, with a median house price of $950K versus $1.08M.
Which has better schools, Penrose or Wingello?
Penrose has a higher average school ICSEA (Penrose 1034 vs Wingello 1001; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Penrose or Wingello?
Penrose and Wingello have similar transport scores.
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