Overall score
Connolly
60.2/100
Kinross
56.1/100
Connolly for schools; Kinross for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Connolly
60.2/100
Kinross
56.1/100
Crime rate
Connolly
32.4 / 1k
Kinross
32.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Connolly
55
Kinross
154
Population
Connolly
3,675
Kinross
6,988
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 | Connolly | Kinross |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.2/100 | 56.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.9/100 | 52.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.4 / 1k | 32.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 42 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 84.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 55 | 154 |
| Green cover | 8.2% | 5.9% |
| Population | 3,675 | 6,988 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Put side by side, Connolly is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Kinross is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Connolly tends to lead on schools and education options, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Kinross stands out for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Connolly, while Kinross remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.