Overall score
Bend Of Islands
51.3/100
Kangaroo Ground
57.9/100
Bend Of Islands vs Kangaroo Ground, VIC Suburb Comparison
Kangaroo Ground for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bend Of IslandsKangaroo Ground
Crime rate
Bend Of Islands
28.2 / 1k
Kangaroo Ground
53.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bend Of Islands
5
Kangaroo Ground
23
Population
Bend Of Islands
267
Kangaroo Ground
1,208
Metric leadBend Of Islands 4Kangaroo Ground 52 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- 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 | 51.3/100 | 57.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.8/100 | 38.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 28.2 / 1k | 53.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | — | 12 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 22.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 23 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 35 |
| Green cover | 87.2% | 25.2% |
| 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 quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Kangaroo Ground is the better pick for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Kangaroo Ground, while Bend Of Islands 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.