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Claremont Meadows vs Kingswood, NSW suburb comparison

Claremont Meadows for retirees and investment; Kingswood for families and schools.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

Claremont MeadowsKingswood

Overall score

Claremont Meadows

55.2/100

Kingswood

61.7/100

Crime rate

Claremont Meadows

68.9 / 1k

Kingswood

68.8 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Claremont Meadows

93

Kingswood

568

Population

Claremont Meadows

5,177

Kingswood

10,633

Metric leadClaremont Meadows 3Kingswood 8across 11 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryClaremont MeadowsKingswood
Overall score55.2/10061.7/100
Housing (desirability)30.2/10028.3/100
Crime rate68.9 / 1k68.8 / 1k
Schools & preschools79
Parks & reserves48
Public transport stops68168
Walkability63.0/100100.0/100
Nearby amenities93568
Planning activity1217
Population5,17710,633
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)7/102/10

Comparison summary

Claremont Meadows is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Kingswood is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.

Claremont Meadows pulls ahead on housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Kingswood is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves. Claremont Meadows generally means more sought-after housing, while Kingswood leans toward more approachable housing costs.

Choose Claremont Meadows if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward Kingswood for families and value-focused buyers.

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