Overall score
Clapham
37.1/100
Kingswood
47.0/100
Clapham for retirees and investment; Kingswood for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Clapham
37.1/100
Kingswood
47.0/100
Crime rate
Clapham
25.6 / 1k
Kingswood
47.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clapham
23
Kingswood
62
Population
Clapham
1,685
Kingswood
2,554
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.
Clapham reads as a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel; Kingswood is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Clapham tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Kingswood stands out for schools and education options and public transport access.
Clapham suits retirees and investors more clearly, whereas Kingswood is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.