Overall score
Acacia Gardens
45.6/100
Kings Langley
51.9/100
Acacia Gardens for families and schools; Kings Langley for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Acacia Gardens
45.6/100
Kings Langley
51.9/100
Crime rate
Acacia Gardens
25.5 / 1k
Kings Langley
67.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Acacia Gardens
27
Kings Langley
100
Population
Acacia Gardens
3,668
Kings Langley
9,354
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 | Kings Langley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.6/100 | 51.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 11.7/100 | 49.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.5 / 1k | 67.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 39 | 111 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 27 | 100 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 25 |
| Green cover | 7.5% | 9.7% |
| Population | 3,668 | 9,354 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Acacia Gardens is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand, while Kings Langley is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Acacia Gardens sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Kings Langley is in a middle-ring position.
Acacia Gardens pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Kings Langley is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Acacia Gardens suits retirees, families, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Kings Langley is the stronger match 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.