Overall score
Athol Park
37.4/100
Kilkenny
49.2/100
Athol Park vs Kilkenny, SA Suburb Comparison
Athol Park for retirees; Kilkenny for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Athol ParkKilkenny
Crime rate
Athol Park
64.2 / 1k
Kilkenny
179.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Athol Park
103
Kilkenny
163
Population
Athol Park
2,023
Kilkenny
1,846
Metric leadAthol Park 4Kilkenny 61 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAthol Park
- Best for investmentKilkenny
- Best for best valueKilkenny
- Best for best schoolsKilkenny
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 | Athol Park | Kilkenny |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.4/100 | 49.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.6/100 | 71.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 64.2 / 1k | 179.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 21 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 94.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 103 | 163 |
| Planning activity | 19 | 27 |
| Green cover | 4.4% | 0.7% |
| Population | 2,023 | 1,846 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Athol Park is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Kilkenny is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Athol Park is stronger for a quieter safety profile, tree cover and green space, and a calmer planning outlook; Kilkenny answers with housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Kilkenny, while Athol Park 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.