Overall score
Auldana
44.8/100
Kensington Park
56.0/100
Auldana for investment and value; Kensington Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Auldana
44.8/100
Kensington Park
56.0/100
Crime rate
Auldana
12.9 / 1k
Kensington Park
18.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Auldana
7
Kensington Park
129
Population
Auldana
629
Kensington Park
2,627
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 | Auldana | Kensington Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.8/100 | 56.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.7/100 | 22.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.9 / 1k | 18.4 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | — | 14 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 71.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 129 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 36 |
| Population | 629 | 2,627 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Auldana reads as a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city; Kensington Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Auldana is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Kensington Park answers with walkability and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Kensington Park, while Auldana remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.