Exeter vs Penrose

Exeter scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Exeter (1033) sits above Penrose (1015).

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Exeter and Penrose side by side

MeasureExeterPenrose
Price and market
Median house$1,720,000–
Median unit$316,800–
House price change, 12 months-20.0%–
Renting
House rent$680/wk$680/wk
Owner occupied86.0%87.0%
Renter occupied11.0%11.0%
Schools
Schools nearby68
Average ICSEA10331015
Lifestyle and people
Walk score62
Transit score2020
Bike score00
Population1,087263
Median age5355
Climate
Annual rainfall890 mm790 mm
Mean max, January26.1°C26.7°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
Exeter edges out on average school ICSEA (1033 vs 1015).

Exeter vs Penrose: common questions

Does Exeter or Penrose have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Exeter scores 1033 vs 1015 in Penrose. 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, Exeter or Penrose?

Exeter scores 6/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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.