Cairnlea vs Kings Park, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Cairnlea | Kings Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.4/100 | 50.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.3/100 | 81.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.1 / 1k | 48.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 29 |
| Walkability | 84.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 133 | 89 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 5 |
| Population | 10,038 | 8,203 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesCairnlea
- Best for investmentKings Park
- Best for best valueKings Park
- Best for best schoolsCairnlea
Comparison summary
Cairnlea and Kings Park (Vic.) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Cairnlea leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Cairnlea; Housing (desirability) favours Kings Park (Vic.); Crime rate favours Cairnlea. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Cairnlea, Investment → Kings Park (Vic.), Best value → Kings Park (Vic.), Best schools → Cairnlea.