Overall score
Bagdad
36.6/100
Kempton
33.5/100
Bagdad for retirees and investment; Kempton for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bagdad
36.6/100
Kempton
33.5/100
Crime rate
Bagdad
2487.3 / 1k
Kempton
8779.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bagdad
6
Kempton
26
Population
Bagdad
1,482
Kempton
420
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.
Put side by side, Bagdad is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Kempton is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Bagdad pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Kempton is the better pick for public transport access and walkability.
Retirees and investors may find Bagdad the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Kempton.