Overall score
Cliftleigh
47.1/100
Kurri Kurri
35.8/100
Cliftleigh for families and schools; Kurri Kurri for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cliftleigh
47.1/100
Kurri Kurri
35.8/100
Crime rate
Cliftleigh
46.2 / 1k
Kurri Kurri
90.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cliftleigh
15
Kurri Kurri
90
Population
Cliftleigh
2,309
Kurri Kurri
6,174
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 | Cliftleigh | Kurri Kurri |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.1/100 | 35.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.8/100 | 72.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.2 / 1k | 90.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 26 | 86 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 82.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 90 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 42 |
| Green cover | 10.2% | 4.3% |
| Population | 2,309 | 6,174 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Put side by side, Cliftleigh is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Kurri Kurri is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Cliftleigh sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Kurri Kurri is in a middle-ring position.
Cliftleigh pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Kurri Kurri is the better pick for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability. Cliftleigh generally means more sought-after housing, while Kurri Kurri leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Cliftleigh if you are weighing retirees, families, and investors; lean toward Kurri Kurri for value-focused buyers and 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.