Charra vs Penong
Penong 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 Penong (870) sits above Charra (841). Charra skews owner-occupied (150%), Penong runs more rental-dense (60% owner).
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Charra and Penong side by side
| Measure | Charra | Penong |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 150.0% | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 35.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 841 | 870 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 26 | 280 |
| Median age | 45 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 294 mm | 288 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 29.1°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
- Penong edges out on average school ICSEA (870 vs 841). Charra also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Charra vs Penong: common questions
Does Charra or Penong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Penong scores 870 vs 841 in Charra. 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, Charra or Penong?
Penong 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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