Overall score
Bateman
50.0/100
Kardinya
54.1/100
Bateman for families and investment; Kardinya for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bateman
50.0/100
Kardinya
54.1/100
Crime rate
Bateman
53.7 / 1k
Kardinya
53.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bateman
82
Kardinya
156
Population
Bateman
3,832
Kardinya
9,137
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 | Bateman | Kardinya |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.0/100 | 54.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.2/100 | 69.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.7 / 1k | 53.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 43 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 84.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 82 | 156 |
| Green cover | 7.5% | 9.9% |
| Population | 3,832 | 9,137 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Bateman is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Kardinya is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Bateman pulls ahead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Kardinya is the better pick for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
Choose Bateman if you are weighing retirees, families, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Kardinya for value-focused buyers.
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.