Overall score
Alphington
61.2/100
Kingsbury
41.8/100
Alphington for retirees and families; Kingsbury for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Alphington
61.2/100
Kingsbury
41.8/100
Crime rate
Alphington
61.6 / 1k
Kingsbury
187.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alphington
218
Kingsbury
71
Population
Alphington
5,702
Kingsbury
3,460
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 | Alphington | Kingsbury |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.2/100 | 41.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.8/100 | 48.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 61.6 / 1k | 187.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 19 |
| Walkability | 44.0/100 | 49.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 218 | 71 |
| Planning activity | 102 | 35 |
| Green cover | 18.2% | 23.7% |
| Population | 5,702 | 3,460 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 5/10 |
Alphington is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Kingsbury is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Alphington sits closer to the city centre, whereas Kingsbury is in a middle-ring position.
Alphington tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Kingsbury stands out for housing affordability, walkability, and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Alphington if you are weighing retirees, families, and investors; lean toward Kingsbury for value-focused buyers.
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.