Overall score
Chapel Hill
72.6/100
Kenmore
85.7/100
Kenmore for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Chapel Hill
72.6/100
Kenmore
85.7/100
Crime rate
Chapel Hill
9.2 / 1k
Kenmore
9.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chapel Hill
104
Kenmore
376
Population
Chapel Hill
10,511
Kenmore
9,675
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 | Chapel Hill | Kenmore |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 72.6/100 | 85.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 9.2 / 1k | 9.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 19 |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 57 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 104 | 376 |
| Population | 10,511 | 9,675 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Chapel Hill reads as an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Kenmore is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Chapel Hill sits closer to the city centre, whereas Kenmore is in a middle-ring position.
Chapel Hill pulls ahead on a larger local community, whereas Kenmore is the better pick for schools and education options and parks and reserves.
On balance, families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Kenmore, while Chapel Hill remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.