Overall score
Davidson
59.9/100
Killarney Heights
58.3/100
Davidson for retirees and families; Killarney Heights for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Davidson
59.9/100
Killarney Heights
58.3/100
Crime rate
Davidson
20.3 / 1k
Killarney Heights
15.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Davidson
50
Killarney Heights
104
Population
Davidson
2,725
Killarney Heights
4,502
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 | Davidson | Killarney Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.9/100 | 58.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 25.0/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.3 / 1k | 15.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 24 | 31 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 44.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 50 | 104 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 15 |
| Green cover | 6.2% | 0.8% |
| Population | 2,725 | 4,502 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Davidson reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Killarney Heights is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. Killarney Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Davidson keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Davidson is stronger for a calmer planning outlook; Killarney Heights answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Households prioritising schools may find Davidson the better fit, while retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Killarney Heights.
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.