Side by sideSuburb comparison

Penrith Plaza vs Penrith.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Penrith Plaza (995) sits above Penrith (990).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Penrith Plaza edges out on average school ICSEA (995 vs 990).

Common questionsPenrith Plaza vs Penrith

Common questions

Does Penrith Plaza or Penrith have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Penrith Plaza scores 995 vs 990 in Penrith. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Penrith Plaza
Metric
Penrith

Price & Market

Median house
$932,000
Median unit
$550,000
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+2.4%
Days on market
42 days

Rental

$390/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$390/wk
$332/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
36.0%
Renter occupied
60.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
90
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
49,204
Population
17,966
37
Median age
36

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
995
Avg ICSEA
990

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).