Penna vs Richmond
Richmond scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 26/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Penna (985) sits above Richmond (977).
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Penna and Richmond side by side
| Measure | Penna | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $370/wk | $340/wk |
| Unit rent | $363/wk | $289/wk |
| Owner occupied | 91.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | 977 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 26 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 0 |
| Population | 437 | – |
| Median age | 49 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 517 mm | 466 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.0°C | 23.4°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 977).
Penna vs Richmond: common questions
Does Penna or Richmond have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Penna scores 985 vs 977 in Richmond. 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, Penna or Richmond?
Richmond scores 26/100 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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