Overall score
Ferryden Park
32.9/100
Kilburn
35.1/100
Ferryden Park for investment and value; Kilburn for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ferryden Park
32.9/100
Kilburn
35.1/100
Crime rate
Ferryden Park
47.1 / 1k
Kilburn
118.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ferryden Park
73
Kilburn
210
Population
Ferryden Park
4,495
Kilburn
5,633
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 | Ferryden Park | Kilburn |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.9/100 | 35.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.5/100 | 38.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.1 / 1k | 118.4 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 28 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 73 | 210 |
| Planning activity | 31 | 76 |
| Green cover | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Population | 4,495 | 5,633 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Ferryden Park reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Kilburn is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Ferryden Park pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Kilburn is the better pick for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Ferryden Park the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Kilburn.
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.