Golden Square vs Kangaroo Flat, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Golden Square | Kangaroo Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.0/100 | 73.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 80.9/100 | 88.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.0 / 1k | 103.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 65 | 70 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 90.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 123 | 153 |
| Planning activity | 134 | 103 |
| Population | 9,220 | 11,328 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesKangaroo Flat
- Best for investmentKangaroo Flat
- Best for best valueKangaroo Flat
- Best for best schoolsKangaroo Flat
Comparison summary
Golden Square and Kangaroo Flat (Vic.) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Kangaroo Flat (Vic.) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Kangaroo Flat (Vic.); Housing (desirability) favours Kangaroo Flat (Vic.); Crime rate favours Golden Square. Quick verdicts: Families → Kangaroo Flat (Vic.), Investment → Kangaroo Flat (Vic.), Best value → Kangaroo Flat (Vic.), Best schools → Kangaroo Flat (Vic.).