Overall score
Acacia Gardens
45.6/100
Kellyville Ridge
61.3/100
Acacia Gardens for schools; Kellyville Ridge for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Acacia Gardens
45.6/100
Kellyville Ridge
61.3/100
Crime rate
Acacia Gardens
25.5 / 1k
Kellyville Ridge
22.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Acacia Gardens
27
Kellyville Ridge
160
Population
Acacia Gardens
3,668
Kellyville Ridge
10,890
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Acacia Gardens | Kellyville Ridge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.6/100 | 61.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 11.7/100 | 39.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.5 / 1k | 22.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 39 | 36 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 69.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 27 | 160 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 6 |
| Green cover | 7.5% | 5.7% |
| Population | 3,668 | 10,890 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Acacia Gardens is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand, while Kellyville Ridge is a hillside established suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Kellyville Ridge sits among greener hillside streets, while Acacia Gardens keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Acacia Gardens tends to lead on schools and education options, plus public transport access, while Kellyville Ridge stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Choose Acacia Gardens if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Kellyville Ridge for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.