Overall score
Caversham
49.4/100
Kiara
44.0/100
Caversham for retirees and families; Kiara for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Caversham
49.4/100
Kiara
44.0/100
Crime rate
Caversham
43.1 / 1k
Kiara
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Caversham
191
Kiara
41
Population
Caversham
7,419
Kiara
1,776
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 | Caversham | Kiara |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.4/100 | 44.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.9/100 | 69.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 18 |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 44.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 191 | 41 |
| Green cover | 6.7% | 0.9% |
| Population | 7,419 | 1,776 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Caversham reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Kiara is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
Caversham pulls ahead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Kiara is the better pick for schools and education options.
Choose Caversham if you are weighing retirees and value-focused buyers; lean toward Kiara for households prioritising schools.
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.