Penrice vs Truro
Truro scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Penrice (1012) sits above Truro (1001).
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Penrice and Truro side by side
| Measure | Penrice | Truro |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $560/wk | $450/wk |
| Unit rent | $350/wk | $257/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 1012 | 1001 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 486 | 523 |
| Median age | 43 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 525 mm | 470 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 29.9°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 1001).
Penrice vs Truro: common questions
Does Penrice or Truro have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Penrice scores 1012 vs 1001 in Truro. 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, Penrice or Truro?
Truro scores 16/100 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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