Overall score
Enoggera
57.0/100
Upper Kedron
61.5/100
Enoggera for families and schools; Upper Kedron for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Enoggera
57.0/100
Upper Kedron
61.5/100
Crime rate
Enoggera
36.1 / 1k
Upper Kedron
10.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Enoggera
108
Upper Kedron
87
Population
Enoggera
5,849
Upper Kedron
5,800
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 | Enoggera | Upper Kedron |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.0/100 | 61.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.1/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.1 / 1k | 10.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 13 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 61.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 108 | 87 |
| Population | 5,849 | 5,800 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Enoggera reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Upper Kedron is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Enoggera sits closer to the city centre, whereas Upper Kedron is in a middle-ring position.
Enoggera pulls ahead on public transport access and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Upper Kedron is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Enoggera suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Upper Kedron is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.