Overall score
Abernethy
36.5/100
Kearsley
38.3/100
Abernethy vs Kearsley, NSW Suburb Comparison
Abernethy for families and schools; Kearsley for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AbernethyKearsley
Crime rate
Abernethy
97.9 / 1k
Kearsley
97.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Abernethy
11
Kearsley
22
Population
Abernethy
317
Kearsley
838
Metric leadAbernethy 2Kearsley 82 tiedacross 12 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 | Abernethy | Kearsley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.5/100 | 38.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.8/100 | 54.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 97.9 / 1k | 97.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 31 |
| Walkability | 27.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 22 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 7 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 40.6% |
| Population | 317 | 838 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Abernethy is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Kearsley is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
On the data, Abernethy is stronger for stronger socioeconomic advantage; Kearsley answers with a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability.
Retirees may find Abernethy the better fit, while investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Kearsley.
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.