Overall score
Allans Flat
47.8/100
Kiewa
52.2/100
Kiewa for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Allans Flat
47.8/100
Kiewa
52.2/100
Crime rate
Allans Flat
9.6 / 1k
Kiewa
5.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Allans Flat
2
Kiewa
1
Population
Allans Flat
297
Kiewa
483
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 | Allans Flat | Kiewa |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.8/100 | 52.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.2/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 9.6 / 1k | 5.9 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 5 |
| Green cover | 9.6% | 43.5% |
| Population | 297 | 483 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Allans Flat reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Kiewa is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Allans Flat tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities, overall desirability, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Kiewa stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability. Allans Flat generally means more sought-after housing, while Kiewa leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Retirees and families may find Allans Flat the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Kiewa.
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.