Overall score
Abernethy
36.5/100
Kitchener
32.3/100
Abernethy vs Kitchener, NSW Suburb Comparison
Abernethy for families and schools; Kitchener for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AbernethyKitchener
Crime rate
Abernethy
97.9 / 1k
Kitchener
97.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Abernethy
11
Kitchener
17
Population
Abernethy
317
Kitchener
679
Metric leadAbernethy 4Kitchener 71 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 | Kitchener |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.5/100 | 32.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.8/100 | 46.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 97.9 / 1k | 97.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 23 |
| Walkability | 27.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 17 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 6 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Population | 317 | 679 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Abernethy is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Kitchener is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Abernethy is stronger for stronger socioeconomic advantage; Kitchener answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
On balance, investors and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Kitchener, while Abernethy remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.