Overall score
Colebrook
45.7/100
Kempton
44.5/100
Colebrook for families and value; Kempton for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Colebrook
45.7/100
Kempton
44.5/100
Crime rate
Colebrook
71.1 / 1k
Kempton
71.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Colebrook
14
Kempton
31
Population
Colebrook
372
Kempton
420
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 | Colebrook | Kempton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.7/100 | 44.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.7/100 | 53.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.1 / 1k | 71.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 14 | 31 |
| Green cover | 30.7% | 32.9% |
| Population | 372 | 420 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Colebrook reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Kempton is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Colebrook tends to lead on housing affordability and overall desirability, while Kempton stands out for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Colebrook the better fit, while retirees and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Kempton.
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.