Overall score
Allenby Gardens
49.6/100
Kilkenny
55.4/100
Allenby Gardens for retirees and families; Kilkenny for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Allenby Gardens
49.6/100
Kilkenny
55.4/100
Crime rate
Allenby Gardens
40.6 / 1k
Kilkenny
202.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Allenby Gardens
77
Kilkenny
160
Population
Allenby Gardens
2,045
Kilkenny
1,846
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 | Kilkenny |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.6/100 | 55.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.8/100 | 66.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.6 / 1k | 202.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 21 |
| Walkability | 48.5/100 | 94.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 77 | 160 |
| Planning activity | 39 | 20 |
| Population | 2,045 | 1,846 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 4/10 |
Allenby Gardens reads as an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap; Kilkenny is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Allenby Gardens is stronger for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook; Kilkenny answers with housing affordability and schools and education options.
Retirees and families may find Allenby Gardens the better fit, while value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Kilkenny.