Abermain vs Kearsley, NSW suburb comparison

Abermain for retirees and families; Kearsley for investment.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

AbermainKearsley

Overall score

Abermain

41.2/100

Kearsley

34.8/100

Crime rate

Abermain

78.9 / 1k

Kearsley

97.1 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Abermain

17

Kearsley

21

Population

Abermain

2,544

Kearsley

838

Metric leadAbermain 6Kearsley 41 tiedacross 11 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

Audience fit

Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100

All metrics

Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.

Full comparison table

Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.

CategoryAbermainKearsley
Overall score41.2/10034.8/100
Housing (desirability)81.2/10082.5/100
Crime rate78.9 / 1k97.1 / 1k
Schools & preschools21
Parks & reserves21
Public transport stops4331
Walkability30.0/10030.0/100
Nearby amenities1721
Planning activity193
Population2,544838
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)1/102/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Abermain is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible, and Kearsley is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience. Abermain sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Kearsley is more regionally self-contained.

Abermain pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, whereas Kearsley is the better pick for housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities.

Choose Abermain if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Kearsley for investors.

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