Penrose vs Wingello

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Penrose (1015) sits above Wingello (1011).

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Penrose and Wingello side by side

MeasurePenroseWingello
Price and market
Median house–$1,135,000
Median unit–$316,800
House price change, 12 months–+2.0%
Renting
House rent$680/wk$680/wk
Owner occupied87.0%82.0%
Renter occupied11.0%13.0%
Schools
Schools nearby86
Average ICSEA10151011
Lifestyle and people
Walk score22
Transit score2020
Bike score00
Population263647
Median age5543
Climate
Annual rainfall790 mm751 mm
Mean max, January26.7°C26.8°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
Penrose edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 1011).

Penrose vs Wingello: common questions

Does Penrose or Wingello have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Penrose scores 1015 vs 1011 in Wingello. 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.