Penrice vs Stockwell

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Penrice (1012) sits above Stockwell (1000). Stockwell skews owner-occupied (93%), Penrice runs more rental-dense (82% owner).

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Penrice and Stockwell side by side

MeasurePenriceStockwell
Renting
House rent$560/wk–
Unit rent$350/wk–
Owner occupied82.0%93.0%
Renter occupied9.0%7.0%
Schools
Schools nearby87
Average ICSEA10121000
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score50
Population486516
Median age4337
Climate
Annual rainfall525 mm469 mm
Mean max, January29.2°C29.7°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 1000).

Penrice vs Stockwell: common questions

Does Penrice or Stockwell have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Penrice scores 1012 vs 1000 in Stockwell. 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.