Overall score
Enoggera
52.1/100
Upper Kedron
57.4/100
Enoggera for families and investment; Upper Kedron for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Enoggera
52.1/100
Upper Kedron
57.4/100
Crime rate
Enoggera
56.8 / 1k
Upper Kedron
16.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Enoggera
111
Upper Kedron
88
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 | 52.1/100 | 57.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.5/100 | 43.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 56.8 / 1k | 16.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 13 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 61.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 111 | 88 |
| Green cover | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| 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 schools and education options, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Upper Kedron is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Enoggera suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Upper Kedron is the stronger match for investors 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.