Overall score
Duncraig
59.0/100
Kingsley
64.2/100
Duncraig for retirees; Kingsley for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Duncraig
59.0/100
Kingsley
64.2/100
Crime rate
Duncraig
32.4 / 1k
Kingsley
32.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Duncraig
185
Kingsley
181
Population
Duncraig
15,982
Kingsley
13,204
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 | Duncraig | Kingsley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.0/100 | 64.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.1/100 | 62.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.4 / 1k | 32.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 21 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 81 | 83 |
| Walkability | 86.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 185 | 181 |
| Green cover | 11.8% | 14.5% |
| Population | 15,982 | 13,204 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Duncraig reads as an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Kingsley is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Duncraig pulls ahead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and walkability, whereas Kingsley is the better pick for public transport access.
Choose Duncraig if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Kingsley for families 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.