Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.3 km apart, on the same open data. Mortdale scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.
| Mortdale | Penshurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 23 | 54 |
| Safety | 42 | 65 |
| Wealth | 34 | 22 |
| Value | 76 | 69 |
| Parks | 70 | 28 |
| Cafés | 82 | 70 |
| Transit | 47 | 72 |
| Green space | 14 | 44 |
| Active & healthy | 30 | 47 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 43 | 88 |
| Median rent | $420/wk | $400/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $2,500,000 | $1,945,000 |
| Population | 10,745 | 12,592 |
| Full profile | Mortdale in full | Penshurst in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Penshurst scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Penshurst has the lower median house price of the two ($1,945,000 vs $2,500,000).
Mortdale scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Mortdale or Penshurst.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →