Overall score
Allambie Heights
66.7/100
Killarney Heights
58.2/100
Killarney Heights for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Allambie Heights
66.7/100
Killarney Heights
58.2/100
Crime rate
Allambie Heights
46.8 / 1k
Killarney Heights
15.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Allambie Heights
154
Killarney Heights
94
Population
Allambie Heights
7,317
Killarney Heights
4,502
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 | Allambie Heights | Killarney Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.7/100 | 58.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.2/100 | 41.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.8 / 1k | 15.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 81 | 31 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 44.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 154 | 94 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 11 |
| Population | 7,317 | 4,502 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Allambie Heights is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Killarney Heights is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks.
Allambie Heights pulls ahead on parks and reserves and public transport access, whereas Killarney Heights is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Killarney Heights, while Allambie Heights remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.