Overall score
Glenhaven
43.9/100
Kellyville
74.3/100
Kellyville for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Glenhaven
43.9/100
Kellyville
74.3/100
Crime rate
Glenhaven
16.5 / 1k
Kellyville
22.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glenhaven
68
Kellyville
423
Population
Glenhaven
6,619
Kellyville
27,011
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 | Glenhaven | Kellyville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.9/100 | 74.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.1/100 | 44.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.5 / 1k | 22.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 11 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 16 |
| Public transport stops | 153 | 274 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 68 | 423 |
| Planning activity | 30 | 33 |
| Population | 6,619 | 27,011 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Glenhaven is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Kellyville is a lively metro larger suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Glenhaven pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Kellyville is the better pick for housing affordability and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Kellyville, while Glenhaven remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.