Penwortham vs Stanley
Penwortham scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Stanley (996) sits above Penwortham (993). Penwortham skews owner-occupied (92%), Stanley runs more rental-dense (80% owner).
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Penwortham and Stanley side by side
| Measure | Penwortham | Stanley |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $450/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $300/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 92.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | 996 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 0 |
| Population | 163 | 27 |
| Median age | 52 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 610 mm | 521 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.5°C | 30.1°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
- Stanley edges out on average school ICSEA (996 vs 993).
Penwortham vs Stanley: common questions
Does Penwortham or Stanley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Stanley scores 996 vs 993 in Penwortham. 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, Penwortham or Stanley?
Penwortham scores 2/100 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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