Overall score
Christmas Hills
43.0/100
Kangaroo Ground
46.0/100
Christmas Hills vs Kangaroo Ground, VIC suburb comparison
Christmas Hills for schools; Kangaroo Ground for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Christmas HillsKangaroo Ground
Crime rate
Christmas Hills
195.7 / 1k
Kangaroo Ground
49.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Christmas Hills
13
Kangaroo Ground
17
Population
Christmas Hills
365
Kangaroo Ground
1,208
Metric leadChristmas Hills 1Kangaroo Ground 72 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKangaroo Ground
- Best for familiesKangaroo Ground
- Best for investmentKangaroo Ground
- Best for best valueKangaroo Ground
- Best for best schoolsChristmas Hills
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 | Christmas Hills | Kangaroo Ground |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.0/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.1/100 | 72.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 195.7 / 1k | 49.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | — | 12 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 22.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 13 | 17 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 35 |
| Population | 365 | 1,208 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Christmas Hills is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, while Kangaroo Ground is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood.
On the data, Christmas Hills is stronger for a calmer planning outlook; Kangaroo Ground answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Christmas Hills if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Kangaroo Ground for investors and value-focused buyers.