Side by sideSuburb comparison

Edinburgh vs Penfield.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Penfield edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Penfield (922) sits above Edinburgh (915).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Penfield edges out on average school ICSEA (922 vs 915).

Common questionsEdinburgh vs Penfield

Common questions

Does Edinburgh or Penfield have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Penfield scores 922 vs 915 in Edinburgh. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Edinburgh
Metric
Penfield

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$104/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$415/wk
$104/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$180/wk
Owner occupied
81.0%
100.0%
Renter occupied
12.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
35
Bike score
376
Population
422
23
Median age
70

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
915
Avg ICSEA
922

Climate

448 mm
Annual rainfall
448 mm
27.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
27.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).