Overall score
Blairmount
26.4/100
Kearns
44.0/100
Kearns for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Blairmount
26.4/100
Kearns
44.0/100
Crime rate
Blairmount
86.8 / 1k
Kearns
34.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blairmount
8
Kearns
27
Population
Blairmount
409
Kearns
2,693
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 | Blairmount | Kearns |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 26.4/100 | 44.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.0/100 | 44.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 86.8 / 1k | 34.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 29 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 27 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 4 |
| Green cover | 0.9% | 6.4% |
| Population | 409 | 2,693 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 6/10 |
Blairmount reads as a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace; Kearns is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand. Blairmount sits among greener hillside streets, while Kearns keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Blairmount pulls ahead on housing affordability, whereas Kearns is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access. Blairmount generally means more approachable housing costs, while Kearns leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Kearns, while Blairmount 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.