Overall score
Annangrove
52.4/100
Kenthurst
58.4/100
Annangrove vs Kenthurst, NSW Suburb Comparison
Annangrove for schools; Kenthurst for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AnnangroveKenthurst
Crime rate
Annangrove
16.9 / 1k
Kenthurst
16.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Annangrove
19
Kenthurst
26
Population
Annangrove
1,472
Kenthurst
5,313
Metric leadAnnangrove 3Kenthurst 72 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesKenthurst
- Best for investmentKenthurst
- Best for best valueKenthurst
- Best for best schoolsAnnangrove
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Annangrove | Kenthurst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.4/100 | 58.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.4/100 | 48.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.9 / 1k | 16.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 85 | 217 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 19 | 26 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 52 |
| Green cover | 9.0% | 3.6% |
| Population | 1,472 | 5,313 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Annangrove is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Kenthurst is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote. Annangrove sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Kenthurst is within day-trip reach of the capital.
On the data, Annangrove is stronger for walkability and a calmer planning outlook; Kenthurst answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Kenthurst, while Annangrove remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.