Overall score
Allenby Gardens
49.6/100
Renown Park
33.6/100
Allenby Gardens for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Allenby Gardens
49.6/100
Renown Park
33.6/100
Crime rate
Allenby Gardens
40.6 / 1k
Renown Park
94.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Allenby Gardens
77
Renown Park
48
Population
Allenby Gardens
2,045
Renown Park
1,663
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 | Renown Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.6/100 | 33.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.8/100 | 25.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.6 / 1k | 94.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 9 |
| Walkability | 48.5/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 77 | 48 |
| Planning activity | 39 | 6 |
| Population | 2,045 | 1,663 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 3/10 |
Allenby Gardens reads as an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap; Renown Park is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
Allenby Gardens pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Renown Park is the better pick for public transport access and a calmer planning outlook. Allenby Gardens generally means more sought-after housing, while Renown Park leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Allenby Gardens, while Renown Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.