Overall score
Ellalong
28.9/100
Kitchener
32.3/100
Ellalong vs Kitchener, NSW Suburb Comparison
Kitchener for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EllalongKitchener
Crime rate
Ellalong
96.7 / 1k
Kitchener
97.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ellalong
3
Kitchener
17
Population
Ellalong
1,351
Kitchener
679
Metric leadEllalong 4Kitchener 53 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Ellalong | Kitchener |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 28.9/100 | 32.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.2/100 | 46.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 96.7 / 1k | 97.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 23 |
| Walkability | 28.5/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 17 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 6 |
| Green cover | 5.4% | 0.3% |
| Population | 1,351 | 679 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ellalong is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Kitchener is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Ellalong tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a larger local community, while Kitchener stands out for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Kitchener, while Ellalong 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.