Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wingello vs Penrose.

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

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

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

Penrose edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 1011).

Common questionsWingello vs Penrose

Common questions

Does Wingello or Penrose 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.

The numbers behind the take

Wingello
Metric
Penrose

Price & Market

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

Rental

$380/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$380/wk
$300/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$390/wk
82.0%
Owner occupied
87.0%
13.0%
Renter occupied
11.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

2
Walk score
2
20
Transit score
20
0
Bike score
0
647
Population
263
43
Median age
55

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
8
1011
Avg ICSEA
1015

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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