Overall score
Acacia Gardens
43.4/100
Kellyville Ridge
64.1/100
Acacia Gardens for schools; Kellyville Ridge for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Acacia Gardens
43.4/100
Kellyville Ridge
64.1/100
Crime rate
Acacia Gardens
25.5 / 1k
Kellyville Ridge
22.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Acacia Gardens
21
Kellyville Ridge
138
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 | 43.4/100 | 64.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 21.4/100 | 44.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.5 / 1k | 22.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 39 | 36 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 69.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 21 | 138 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 3 |
| Population | 3,668 | 10,890 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Acacia Gardens is a well-connected metro mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel, 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 public transport access, while Kellyville Ridge stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Kellyville Ridge, while Acacia Gardens remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.