Overall score
Abermain
31.3/100
Kearsley
38.3/100
Abermain vs Kearsley, NSW Suburb Comparison
Abermain for schools; Kearsley for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AbermainKearsley
Crime rate
Abermain
78.9 / 1k
Kearsley
97.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Abermain
19
Kearsley
22
Population
Abermain
2,544
Kearsley
838
Metric leadAbermain 6Kearsley 52 tiedacross 13 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.
| Category | Abermain | Kearsley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.3/100 | 38.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.5/100 | 54.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 78.9 / 1k | 97.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 43 | 31 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 19 | 22 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 7 |
| Green cover | 10.9% | 40.6% |
| Population | 2,544 | 838 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
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, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, whereas Kearsley is the better pick for housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Abermain sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Kearsley.
Choose Abermain if you are weighing retirees, families, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Kearsley for investors.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.