Overall score
Banksia
53.4/100
Kogarah
50.9/100
Banksia vs Kogarah, NSW Suburb Comparison
Banksia for families and investment; Kogarah for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BanksiaKogarah
Crime rate
Banksia
53.8 / 1k
Kogarah
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Banksia
95
Kogarah
302
Population
Banksia
3,277
Kogarah
16,416
Metric leadBanksia 5Kogarah 62 tiedacross 13 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 | Banksia | Kogarah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.4/100 | 50.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.7/100 | 42.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.8 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 19 | 16 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 95 |
| Walkability | 78.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 95 | 302 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 27 |
| Green cover | 12.0% | 12.9% |
| Population | 3,277 | 16,416 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Banksia reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Kogarah is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Banksia tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, while Kogarah stands out for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Banksia, while Kogarah 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.