Penong vs Uworra
Penong scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Penong (870) sits above Uworra (841). Uworra skews owner-occupied (75%), Penong runs more rental-dense (60% owner).
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Penong and Uworra side by side
| Measure | Penong | Uworra |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 870 | 841 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 280 | 14 |
| Median age | 49 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 288 mm | 300 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.1°C | 29.0°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
- Penong edges out on average school ICSEA (870 vs 841). Uworra also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Penong vs Uworra: common questions
Does Penong or Uworra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Penong scores 870 vs 841 in Uworra. 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, Penong or Uworra?
Penong scores 10/100 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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