Overall score
Auldana
44.8/100
Kensington Gardens
47.0/100
Auldana vs Kensington Gardens, SA suburb comparison
Auldana for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AuldanaKensington Gardens
Crime rate
Auldana
12.9 / 1k
Kensington Gardens
20.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Auldana
7
Kensington Gardens
130
Population
Auldana
629
Kensington Gardens
2,498
Metric leadAuldana 3Kensington Gardens 41 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Auldana | Kensington Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.8/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.7/100 | 13.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.9 / 1k | 20.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 13 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 65.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 130 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 34 |
| Population | 629 | 2,498 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Auldana is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, and Kensington Gardens is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
Auldana tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Kensington Gardens stands out for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities.
Auldana suits families and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Kensington Gardens is the stronger match for investors.