Overall score
Allenby Gardens
49.6/100
Kidman Park
51.5/100
Kidman Park for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Allenby Gardens
49.6/100
Kidman Park
51.5/100
Crime rate
Allenby Gardens
40.6 / 1k
Kidman Park
24.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Allenby Gardens
77
Kidman Park
115
Population
Allenby Gardens
2,045
Kidman Park
3,874
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 | Allenby Gardens | Kidman Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.6/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.8/100 | 54.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.6 / 1k | 24.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 16 |
| Walkability | 48.5/100 | 24.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 77 | 115 |
| Planning activity | 39 | 87 |
| Population | 2,045 | 3,874 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Put side by side, Allenby Gardens is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, and Kidman Park is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Allenby Gardens pulls ahead on housing affordability and walkability, whereas Kidman Park is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Kidman Park, while Allenby Gardens remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.