Baudin Beach vs Penneshaw
Penneshaw scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Baudin Beach (998) sits above Penneshaw (987). Baudin Beach skews owner-occupied (86%), Penneshaw runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
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Baudin Beach and Penneshaw side by side
| Measure | Baudin Beach | Penneshaw |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $450/wk | $592/wk |
| Unit rent | $355/wk | $215/wk |
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 30.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 998 | 987 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 5 |
| Population | 94 | 269 |
| Median age | 56 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 523 mm | 511 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.1°C | 24.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Baudin Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (998 vs 987). Baudin Beach also has a higher family-household share (71% vs 58%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Baudin Beach vs Penneshaw: common questions
Does Baudin Beach or Penneshaw have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Baudin Beach scores 998 vs 987 in Penneshaw. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Baudin Beach or Penneshaw?
Penneshaw scores 10/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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