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Pawleena vs Penna

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Penna (985) sits above Pawleena (956). Pawleena skews owner-occupied (106%), Penna runs more rental-dense (91% owner).

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Pawleena and Penna side by side

MeasurePawleenaPenna
Renting
House rent$350/wk$370/wk
Unit rent$350/wk$363/wk
Owner occupied106.0%91.0%
Renter occupied–9.0%
Schools
Schools nearby133
Average ICSEA956985
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score015
Population112437
Median age4149
Climate
Annual rainfall574 mm517 mm
Mean max, January22.5°C23.0°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
Penna edges out on average school ICSEA (985 vs 956). Pawleena also has a higher family-household share (94% vs 84%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Pawleena vs Penna: common questions

Does Pawleena or Penna have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Penna scores 985 vs 956 in Pawleena. 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.

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