Penguin vs West Pine
Penguin scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving West Pine (957) sits above Penguin (928). West Pine skews owner-occupied (92%), Penguin runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
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Penguin and West Pine side by side
| Measure | Penguin | West Pine |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $250/wk | $250/wk |
| Unit rent | $260/wk | $325/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 928 | 957 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 22 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 55 | 0 |
| Population | 4,132 | 142 |
| Median age | 47 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 937 mm | 1076 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.4°C | 21.0°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
- West Pine edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 928). West Pine also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Penguin vs West Pine: common questions
Does Penguin or West Pine have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), West Pine scores 957 vs 928 in Penguin. 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, Penguin or West Pine?
Penguin scores 22/100 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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