West Ulverstone vs Penguin
Penguin scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 22/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving West Ulverstone (950) sits above Penguin (928).
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West Ulverstone and Penguin side by side
| Measure | West Ulverstone | Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $490,000 | – |
| Median unit | $384,500 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $246/wk | $250/wk |
| Unit rent | $240/wk | $260/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 950 | 928 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 22 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 55 |
| Population | 4,515 | 4,132 |
| Median age | 48 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 933 mm | 937 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.7°C | 21.4°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
- West Ulverstone edges out on average school ICSEA (950 vs 928).
West Ulverstone vs Penguin: common questions
Does West Ulverstone or Penguin have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), West Ulverstone scores 950 vs 928 in Penguin. 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, West Ulverstone or Penguin?
Penguin scores 22/100 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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