Abernethy vs Kitchener, NSW suburb comparison

Kitchener for investment and schools.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

AbernethyKitchener

Overall score

Abernethy

27.2/100

Kitchener

31.9/100

Crime rate

Abernethy

97.9 / 1k

Kitchener

97.0 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Abernethy

11

Kitchener

17

Population

Abernethy

317

Kitchener

679

Metric leadAbernethy 1Kitchener 81 tiedacross 10 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.

CategoryAbernethyKitchener
Overall score27.2/10031.9/100
Housing (desirability)82.5/10083.2/100
Crime rate97.9 / 1k97.0 / 1k
Schools & preschools1
Parks & reserves11
Public transport stops1823
Walkability27.0/10032.0/100
Nearby amenities1117
Planning activity84
Population317679
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)3/102/10

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 a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Kitchener answers with housing affordability 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.

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