Overall score
Bagdad
37.1/100
Kempton
44.5/100
Bagdad for value; Kempton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bagdad
37.1/100
Kempton
44.5/100
Crime rate
Bagdad
71.1 / 1k
Kempton
71.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bagdad
17
Kempton
31
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.
| Category | Bagdad | Kempton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.1/100 | 44.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.0/100 | 53.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.1 / 1k | 71.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 2 |
| Walkability | 3.5/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 31 |
| Green cover | 53.8% | 32.9% |
| Population | 1,482 | 420 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Put side by side, Bagdad is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Kempton is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Bagdad pulls ahead on housing affordability, overall desirability, and a larger local community, whereas Kempton is the better pick for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. Bagdad generally means more sought-after housing, while Kempton leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Bagdad the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Kempton.
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.