Overall score
Bend Of Islands
32.9/100
Kangaroo Ground
46.0/100
Bend Of Islands vs Kangaroo Ground, VIC suburb comparison
Kangaroo Ground for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bend Of IslandsKangaroo Ground
Crime rate
Bend Of Islands
42.3 / 1k
Kangaroo Ground
49.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bend Of Islands
2
Kangaroo Ground
17
Population
Bend Of Islands
267
Kangaroo Ground
1,208
Metric leadBend Of Islands 2Kangaroo Ground 61 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKangaroo Ground
- Best for familiesKangaroo Ground
- Best for investmentKangaroo Ground
- Best for best valueKangaroo Ground
- Best for best schoolsKangaroo Ground
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 | Bend Of Islands | Kangaroo Ground |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.9/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 27.9/100 | 72.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.3 / 1k | 49.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | — | 12 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 22.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 17 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 35 |
| Population | 267 | 1,208 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Bend Of Islands is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Kangaroo Ground is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Kangaroo Ground sits among greener hillside streets, while Bend Of Islands keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bend Of Islands pulls ahead on a calmer planning outlook, whereas Kangaroo Ground is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Kangaroo Ground, while Bend Of Islands remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.