Side by sideSuburb comparison

Penshurst vs Mortdale.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Mortdale edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mortdale (1063) sits above Penshurst (1057).

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

Mortdale edges out on average school ICSEA (1063 vs 1057).

Common questionsPenshurst vs Mortdale

Common questions

Does Penshurst or Mortdale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mortdale scores 1063 vs 1057 in Penshurst. 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

Penshurst
Metric
Mortdale

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$600/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$440/wk
$400/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$420/wk
61.0%
Owner occupied
61.0%
37.0%
Renter occupied
37.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
12,592
Population
10,745
38
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1057
Avg ICSEA
1063

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).