Overall score
Cudlee Creek
36.1/100
Kenton Valley
47.3/100
Kenton Valley for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cudlee Creek
36.1/100
Kenton Valley
47.3/100
Crime rate
Cudlee Creek
43.7 / 1k
Kenton Valley
14.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cudlee Creek
8
Kenton Valley
13
Population
Cudlee Creek
425
Kenton Valley
262
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 | Cudlee Creek | Kenton Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.1/100 | 47.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.3/100 | 54.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.7 / 1k | 14.1 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 13 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 3 |
| Green cover | 6.4% | 10.5% |
| Population | 425 | 262 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Put side by side, Cudlee Creek is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and Kenton Valley is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
On the data, Cudlee Creek is stronger for public transport access, walkability, and a larger local community; Kenton Valley answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Cudlee Creek sits in a expensive band, compared with a gently premium feel in Kenton Valley.
Cudlee Creek suits investors more clearly, whereas Kenton Valley is the stronger match for retirees, families, and value-focused buyers.
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.