Nuriootpa vs Penrice
Nuriootpa scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Penrice (1012) sits above Nuriootpa (1009). Penrice skews owner-occupied (82%), Nuriootpa runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
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Nuriootpa and Penrice side by side
| Measure | Nuriootpa | Penrice |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | $560/wk |
| Unit rent | $385/wk | $350/wk |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 1009 | 1012 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 20 | 5 |
| Population | 6,901 | 486 |
| Median age | 45 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 467 mm | 525 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.2°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
- Penrice edges out on average school ICSEA (1012 vs 1009). Penrice also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Nuriootpa vs Penrice: common questions
Does Nuriootpa or Penrice have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Penrice scores 1012 vs 1009 in Nuriootpa. 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, Nuriootpa or Penrice?
Nuriootpa scores 14/100 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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